Urgent Care Fellow | Acting Medical Director

Acting Medical Director (UC Fellow)
Urgent Care Franklin | Fixed-Term Leadership Opportunity

Urgent Care is at its best when supported by excellent leadership, experienced colleagues, and a dedicated team. 

Urgent Care Franklin is seeking an Acting Medical Director (UC Fellow) to join our well-established Urgent Care service in early 2027. This is a unique opportunity to step into a clinical leadership role for a one-year fixed-term appointment, covering an extended leave period.

Working alongside experienced Urgent Care clinicians, skilled nursing teams, and operational leaders, you'll help shape clinical excellence, support trainee development, and contribute to the ongoing success of one of South Auckland's busiest and most respected Urgent Care services.

What You'll Value

• A unique opportunity to gain meaningful Medical Director experience within a supportive and established Urgent Care environment.
• A minimum commitment of 20 hours per week. 
• The opportunity to supervise and mentor Urgent Care trainees, helping develop the next generation of Urgent Care clinicians.
• A modern, purpose-built facility supported by experienced nurses, healthcare assistants, and operational teams.
• A collaborative leadership structure with access to the wider Tamaki Health clinical network.
• The ability to continue working within the clinic following completion of the fixed-term appointment, subject to mutual agreement.
• Technology and systems designed to support safe, efficient clinical practice, including ambient documentation technology.
• Attractive remuneration aligned with the responsibilities of the position.
• APC and indemnity insurance reimbursement.
• Attractive remuneration package aligned with leadership and clinical responsibilities.

Why Urgent Care Franklin?

Urgent Care Franklin has built a strong reputation for delivering high-quality, community-based Urgent Care services to the growing Franklin region.

As part of the Tamaki Health network, our clinicians benefit from resources, support, and clinical expertise, while maintaining a strong local identity and team culture.

You'll be joining an experienced multidisciplinary team that values collaboration, clinical excellence, and continuous improvement. Our commitment to innovation includes investment in technology, learning and development, and systems designed to reduce administrative burden, giving clinicians more time to focus on patient care and leadership.

This role offers an ideal stepping stone for an Urgent Care Fellow looking to further develop their leadership capability while maintaining strong clinical involvement.

What We're Looking For

• Experienced Urgent Care Fellow
• Current MCNZ registration and practising certificate.
• Demonstrated clinical excellence and confidence managing a broad range of presentations.
• Experience supporting, mentoring, or supervising junior clinicians and trainees.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• A commitment to delivering high-quality, patient-centred care.
• The ability to foster a positive, supportive, and high-performing clinical culture.

Apply Now

If you're looking for an opportunity to broaden your leadership experience while continuing to work clinically within a highly respected Urgent Care service, we'd welcome a confidential conversation.

Apply via the link below or contact [email protected] for a confidential discussion.