Clinical Lead (Urgent Community Response)

NHS; Seaton; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Seaton is seeking a Clinical Team Lead to manage teams and provide clinical governance. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in clinical settings, leadership skills, and experience in managing complex cases. This full-time role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on patient care and support community services. The salary ranges from £47,810 to £54,710 per annum.

Benefits

Annual leave of 27 days plus bank holidays

Flexible working options

Occupational health services

Qualifications

• Holds a professional qualification with current registration.
• Substantial clinical experience with complex cases.
• Strong leadership abilities with a focus on empowering teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead teams providing clinical governance and support.
• Manage complex caseloads delivering treatment and advice.
• Collaborate with services to ensure quality care pathways.

Skills

Leadership

Clinical assessment

Team mentoring

Community experience

Education

Professional qualification in Nursing, Paramedic Science, Occupational Therapy, or Physiotherapy

Job description

Overview

Go back Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

The closing date is 06 October 2025

At the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust we are committed to delivering compassionate, patient-centred care that keeps people safe and well in their own homes. Our Urgent Community Response (UCR) Services are at the heart of this, helping prevent unnecessary hospital admissions, improving patient outcomes and supporting timely discharges.

We are seeking a Clinical Team Lead with drive, clinical expertise, and leadership skills to empower their team and shape the future of Urgent Community Response across two localities, covering Honiton, Ottery & Cranbrook (HOSM) and Seaton, Axminster & Sidmouth (SAS) clusters.

Main duties of the job

As a key member of the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, you will be joining an exceptional team working together to help our patients stay healthy, when they need it most. For more detail about the main duties of this role, please see the job description section below.

About us

Stretching across Northern, Eastern and Mid Devon, we have a workforce of over 15,000 staff. Our core services cover more than 2,000 square miles across Devon, and some specialist services extend to Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We provide emergency, specialist and general medical services through North Devon District Hospital and the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital. We also offer integrated health and social care services in community inpatient hospitals, outpatient clinics, and in people’s own homes, including primary care, specialist community services, and Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARC).

Our state-of-the-art equipment and links to local universities support research and innovations to provide world-class care. It’s an exciting time to join as we continue our integration journey.

Job responsibilities

More detail about the role is available in the Job Description. The Role:

• Lead with impact across the teams, providing clinical governance, guidance, and support.
• Manage a complex caseload, delivering advanced assessment, treatment, and advice to patients and carers, and share skills with the team.
• Mentor, supervise, and inspire your team, fostering professional growth and a culture of excellence.
• Collaborate across services (GPs, hospital staff, community services, Social Care, and voluntary organisations) to ensure seamless, high-quality care pathways.
• Drive service development and improvement to enhance patient outcomes and team performance.

Who we’re looking for

We are seeking a motivated, experienced clinician who:

• Holds a professional qualification in Nursing, Paramedic Science, Occupational Therapy or Physiotherapy, with current registration.
• Has substantial clinical experience and the ability to manage complex cases.
• Demonstrates strong leadership, able to empower teams and drive performance.
• Is confident in service development, governance, and clinical decision-making.
• Is proactive, organised, and committed to achieving excellence in patient care.
• Is able to work well under pressure and collaborate to achieve the best outcomes.

Community experience is preferred, but clinical knowledge, leadership ability, and drive matter most.

Why Join Us?

• Make a real impact: Lead a valued, dynamic service that transforms patient care in the community.
• Professional growth: Access to training, peer support, and development opportunities.
• Supportive, collaborative culture: A friendly, innovative, inclusive team.
• Be part of a service that is evolving and leading in community healthcare.

This role involves autonomous working, lone visits, and participation in UCR and management rotas, which may include some ad hoc weekend or bank holiday working. A full driving licence is essential.

The postholder may join the Community On-Call rota in time. This is supported by the wider team and occurs infrequently, with cover across evenings, weekends and bank holidays, including overnight, and remuneration or time off in lieu. Other locations include Seaton, Honiton, Sidmouth, Axminster and Ottery St Mary.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Further details are available in the Job Description. The Role includes the items listed above.

Working Pattern and Interviews

Working Pattern: Full-time hours across Monday to Friday. Some ad hoc weekend or bank holiday work may be required, including Community On-Call rota. Flexible working requests will be considered if service needs are met.

Interview Date (confirmed): Wednesday 22nd October at Honiton Hospital, EX14 2DE

Informal discussion: Contact Hannah Baker, Operational Manager for Urgent Community Response within East Devon on 07814 296179 or [e-mail]

As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and abilities. Preference will be given to staff with Priority and At Risk status including NHS At Risk staff in Devon.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2022, bringing together the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.

Benefits

• Supportive culture with opportunities for development, including funding for qualifications and CPD.
• Flexible working and good work-life balance policies.
• Annual leave: 27 days plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days plus bank holidays.
• Occupational health services, counselling, wellbeing activities.
• Employee discounts, salary sacrifice options, nursery on site, pension scheme, cycle to work, and other benefits.

Person Specification

General Requirements

• See job description text above for full requirements.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and will require a Disclosure to be made to the DBS.

Employer and Location

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Location: Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Salary

£47,810 to £54,710 per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working Pattern

Full-time

Reference

185-384-11534