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Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust; Ferndown; On-site; GBP 79,000 - 119,000; Full time

Job summary

Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Medical Lead for Dorset Integrated Urgent Care Services (DIUCS). The role provides senior clinical leadership across urgent care and oversees a large medical workforce delivering NHS 111, urgent treatment centres and out-of-hours services.

The post is 5 PAs per week, with a 10% responsibility payment in addition to the substantive salary. The role requires strong leadership, clinical governance, and a focus on patient-centred care

Qualifications

• Senior clinician with leadership experience in urgent care.
• Strong clinical governance and patient safety focus.
• Willingness for 5 PAs per week and hub-based duties.

Responsibilities

• Provide medical leadership and risk advice for the service.
• Oversight of the DIUCS medical workforce and fitness to practise.
• Collaborate with leadership to improve quality, performance and governance.

Job description

Medical Lead | Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust

Company:

Company: Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust

Salary: £78,699 - £118,759 additional 10% responsibility payment

We are seeking an experienced and effective senior clinician to join Dorset HealthCare as the Medical Lead for Dorset Integrated Urgent Care Services (DIUCS). This is an important senior leadership role, providing visible clinical leadership across a diverse portfolio of urgent care services and supporting the delivery of high-quality, patient-centred care.

The Medical Lead will have oversight and responsibility for a large DIUCS medical workforce supporting NHS 111, a clinical assessment service, out of hours visiting services, a single point of access for professionals, urgent treatment centres and minor injuries units. DIUCS provides a streamlined urgent care pathway across Dorset, helping patients access advice and treatment more quickly while reducing pressure on primary care, Emergency Departments and the 999 service.

Working closely with operational leaders, clinicians and system partners, you will help ensure services remain responsive, effective and sustainable for patients across Dorset.

This opportunity would suit a senior medic who can lead and inspire others, has a compassionate and patient-centred approach and is committed to developing individuals and teams.

This post is 5 PAs per week, with at least 3 PAs expected to be based at the DIUCS hub in St Leonards. Job share applications are welcomed. A 10% responsibility payment is payable in addition to the substantive salary in recognition of the leadership and managerial responsibilities of the role.

As Medical Lead, you will provide senior clinical leadership across DIUCS, working in partnership with the Head of Service, Medical Director and wider leadership team to deliver high-quality, safe and effective urgent care services.

Key responsibilities include:

• Providing medical leadership, advice and assurance in relation to medical risks, identifying appropriate solutions and supporting the overall performance of the service.
• Providing visible clinical leadership, support and professional oversight for the DIUCS medical workforce, including responding to fitness to practise concerns.
• Working as part of the Medical Leadership Team alongside the Medical Director for Integrated Community Services and Chief Medical Officer.
• Working with the leadership team to improve quality and performance across clinical activity, financial management, strategy and service development.
• Leading and supporting clinical governance, patient safety and quality improvement activities.
• Responding to patient safety incidents, audits, service reviews and regulatory inspections, ensuring learning is embedded into practice.
• Supporting workforce planning, clinical supervision, training and development for medical colleagues.
• Attending Trust-wide medical leadership meetings and contributing to the wider strategic direction of services.

For an informal discussion about the role please contact Maria Doherty, Head of Dorset Integrated Urgent Care Service:[e-mail]

We're on a mission to empower people to make the most of their lives through our outstanding, joined-up healthcare services. We're a dynamic, forward-looking Trust, running 12 community hospitals, specialist inpatient facilities and a wide range of integrated community and mental health services for a population of almost800,000 people.

We do things differently here - it's one of the reasons the CQC rated us 'outstanding' in 2019. It's also why 95% of patients across our services say they have a good or very good experience of our services and 89% of staff feel they can really make a difference. Whether you're looking to work with us in one of our bustling market towns, vibrant urban locations, thriving seaside spots, or among the rolling hills of Dorset, there are lots of ways you can make a difference in our communities.

Our 7,000-strong workforce is at the heart of what we do and our success is a testament to our brilliant people. We're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities and we celebrate diversity. We're an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be authentic, and we are all encouraged to be the best version of ourselves.

Working with us you'll be part of a strong team, challenge yourself, build a career, and teach us what we don't know. And you'll be working towards our vision to create healthier lives, empowered citizens and thriving communities.

For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.

We understand that AI can be a useful tool when completing your application. However, we are seeing an increasing over-reliance of AI tools, which can negatively affect your application as it reduces a candidate's individuality, and makes it difficult for us to gain a clear and authentic understanding of your experience, skills, and in turn your suitability for the role.

All submissions must be truthful and if you do use AI, it should only be used to enhance your application and not create your supporting statement in its entirety. Your supporting statement should be in your own words and must accurately reflect your personal experience and achievements. Where we have concerns that AI has been used to generate content that misrepresents your experience and suitability for the role, we may withdraw your application.

As part of our vision to have a skilled, diverse and caring workforce, Dorset HealthCare is working in partnership with The Prince's Trust to support people getting into work, as part of this partnership, we are offering an employability service to support individuals between 16-30 years old with application writing, interview skills and other employment support. If you would like or know of anyone who would value this support please do [e-mail]

This advert closes on Wednesday 30 Sep 2026