Urgent Community Response (UCR) Clinical Lead in Exmouth

Role Summary

Following a recent Management of change we have a band 7 opportunity in East Devon. Are you looking for your next career opportunity? The band 7 restructure gives you the opportunity to work autonomously across leading the teams to deliver safe and effective care. As we work across our communities to deliver the ambitions of the NHS plan, these posts offer a unique opportunity to review services to ensure we are fit for the future and adaptable to meet the needs of the population we care for. This role also supports our community clinicians to deliver a high-quality service that is in line with the patient’s own ambitions in disease management to achieve dependent living.

About the Role

More detail about the role: Following a review in relation to the National framework, UCR will focus on admission avoidance within the 48-hour timeframe. The Clinical Lead's role focuses on the case management of the patients within the service, ensuring the right care, at the right time and with the right clinician. In addition, the role has an enabling focus on the knowledge, skills, competence and confidence of the teams by working alongside the teams and the patient. This role is perfect for those leaders that want to maintain direct clinical contact with the patient whilst also being given the opportunity to drive clinical change through excellence.

As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We believe in fostering a sense of belonging and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. We recognise the advantages of having a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve. Preference will be given to staff with ‘Priority’ and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout 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 expertise of both the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.

About Us

Stretching across Northern, Eastern and Mid Devon, we have a workforce of over 15,000 staff, making us the largest employer in Devon. Our core services, which we provide to more than 615,000 people, cover more than 2,000 square miles across Devon, while some of our specialist services cover the whole of the peninsula, extending our reach as far as Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We deliver a wide range of emergency, specialist and general medical services through North Devon District Hospital and the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford). Alongside our two acute hospitals, we provide integrated health and social care services across a variety of settings, including community inpatient hospitals, outpatient clinics, and within people’s own homes. We also offer primary care services, a range of specialist community services, and Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARC). Our state-of-the-art equipment, leading technologies and strong links to local universities put us at the forefront of research and innovations, enabling us to provide world-class care to our local communities.

Our values are at the heart of everything we do. It has never been a more exciting time to join the Royal Devon, as you will help to shape our services as we continue along our integration journey. Looking after you is important to us. We strive to help our staff create a healthy work-life balance through flexible working schemes and our family-friendly policies. If you are starting out in the NHS, you’ll start with 27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 33 days plus bank holidays. You will benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups. We will work together to maintain a culture that develops and supports you and your team. This might include funding for a care certificate, a degree or leadership qualifications. Or it might include days off to study, engage in CPD or rotational placements to help you hone your skills. Wherever you are heading in the NHS, we will help you get there.

Salary is not the only financial benefit. You will have access to an extensive range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure options and you can spread the cost of technology and home appliance purchases from major retailers. You will also have access to other benefits including:

• National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts.
• Salary sacrifice options including our OFSTED rated outstanding nursery onsite at Exeter.
• Car lease schemes.
• The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK).
• Cycle to work scheme.

Salary Band 7: £49,387 - £56,515 per annum pro rata. Frequency Annual. Vacancy Reference 185-63303-13899. Contract Type Permanent. Closing Date 18 August, 2026. Job Category Nursing. Staff Group Allied Health Professionals.