Job Description
Urgent Care Clinical Lead | Hunter/Newcastle
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Urgent Care Clinical Lead GP - Hunter / Newcastle
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Are you a VR GP with experience in Emergency Medicine or Urgent Care and a passion for clinical leadership?
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We are seeking experienced and motivated Clinical Lead GPs at our Hunter/Newcastle UCCs to provide visible, on-site leadership within our modern Urgent Care Centres. This is an exciting opportunity to mentor clinicians, support high-quality patient care, and help shape the future of urgent care delivery.
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Working closely with the UCC State Clinical Lead and State Clinical Director (SCD), you will play a key role in strengthening clinical governance, supporting the medical workforce, and maintaining operational excellence at a local level.
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About the Role
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As a Clinical Lead GP in the Hunter, you will:
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Provide visible, site-based clinical leadership within the Urgent Care Centre
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Support and mentor GPs, nurses, and administrative staff
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Act as the first point of contact for clinical guidance and complex presentations
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Promote clinical governance, quality improvement, and patient safety initiatives
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Support workforce stability and foster a positive clinical culture
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Assist in maintaining consistent operational performance across the site
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Collaborate closely with the State Clinical Lead and State Clinical Director
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Why Join Us?
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Opportunity to lead and influence clinical excellence in a growing Urgent Care network
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Modern, well-supported Urgent Care Centres with strong multidisciplinary teams
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Flexible part-time non-clinical leadership hours alongside UCC locum shifts
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Unique opportunity to work as both a contracted and employed team member
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Competitive remuneration package
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Supportive leadership setting focused on collaboration and professional growth
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Locations Available
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We are currently recruiting Clinical Lead GPs across the following Hunter locations:
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Cessnock, Maitland, Charlestown
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About You
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To be successful in this role, you will have:
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Vocational Registration (VR) with unrestricted AHPRA registration
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Current ALS certification
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Minimum 2 years' post-fellowship experience, ideally within Emergency Medicine or Urgent Care
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Strong leadership, mentoring, and communication skills
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The ability to balance clinical and operational priorities in a fast-paced environment
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A passion for supporting teams and delivering outstanding patient care
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This role is ideal for a GP who enjoys mentoring colleagues, shaping clinical culture, and making a meaningful impact within a supportive and dynamic Urgent Care environment.
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📌 Urgent Care Clinical Lead | Hunter/Newcastle (New South Wales)
🏢 ForHealth Group
📍 New South Wales