GP Clinical Director for Urgent Care
| Posting date: | 14 April 2026 |
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| Salary: | £12,070.00 per hour |
| Additional salary information: | £12070.00 a session |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 03 May 2026 |
| Location: | Newcastle upon Tyne, NE3 3PF |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | B0084-26-0012 |
Summary
Strategic development of urgent care services in line with national strategy and local priorities Review and develop internal and external pathways Oversight and delivery of effective access and streaming to appropriate services, ensuring patients are seen by the right service and the right clinician Maximise the efficiency of urgent care, and support achievement of performance targets and KPIs Work as part of the wider system to develop the urgent care service, including General Practice, Community Services and Integrated Neighbourhood Teams Provide medical leadership in the planning, implementation and monitoring of service delivery Effectively network and work collaboratively with internal and external partners to effect change and develop services Work closely with the GP Governance Lead to deliver effective and high-quality GP input across urgent care Support workforce development and training Develop relationships and work effectively across departments, including with the Clinical Director for Urgent and Emergency Care within the Clinical Board, Clinical Board Chair for Medicine, Emergency Care and Community, Board Director of Operations, Matrons, Head of Nursing, General Manager and service leads Complete clinical sessions across the UTC sites Comply with all Trust policies and procedures Ensure the handling of highly sensitive and confidential information is managed correctly and securely in line with both statutory and Trust policy Promote and maintain a positive culture which supports the Trust's values and prioritises the well-being of staff Work within applicable regulations, governance arrangements, and ethical frameworks