Director of Clinical Services

Spire Harpenden Hospital has an amazing opportunity and are looking for a highly motivated and experienced Director of Clinical Services to provide overall leadership and management to all clinical service areas within the Hospital.

As Director of Clinical Services, you will play a pivotal role in the ongoing development and further expansion of clinical services at Spire Harpenden, whilst overseeing a clinical team of Senior Department Lead's across the hospital.

Duties and responsibilities

As Director of Clinical Services you will work predominantly Monday - Friday around the core hours of 9-5, however will be flexible to meet the needs of the department, as well as taking part as the Senior Management on call system.

• You will ensure that clinical governance, patient safety and satisfaction are at top of agenda on a daily basis
• Work closely with the Governance Manager and your Heads of Department to ensure that we are fully compliant with CQC regulations at all times
• Ensuring good infection prevention control across the hospital
• You will lead your teams on quality Improvement strategies
• Lead and implement the hospital's clinical strategy and provide support and input to the hospital's overall business strategy
• Promote a cost effective, patient focused quality service for the continuing success of Spire Healthcare
• Provide clear focus on business results, maintaining the balance between quality healthcare delivery and sound financial performance
• Support the commercial development of clinical services including actively creating new business and innovative opportunities

Who we're looking for

• Registered Nurse or equivalent healthcare professional with a valid NMC or HPC registration, without any restrictions
• A minimum of 3 experience in managing a senior team of clinical professionals in either the NHS or Private hospital.
• Strong clinical knowledge of a hospital, ideally with surgical ward experience
• You will utilise your leadership skills to demonstrate good clinical practice
• You must be willing and clinically able to partake in clinical duties as and when required
• Strong understanding of clinical governance is essential
• Innovative and dynamic thinker with an enthusiastic approach
• Completed mentorship or teaching qualification
• Completed management qualification would be an advantage, but not essential

Benefits
We offer employees a competitive salary as well as a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:
- 35 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays
- Employer and employee contributory pension with flexible retirement options
- Car allowance
- 'Spire for you' reward platform - discount and cashback for over 1000 retailers
- Free Bupa wellness screening
- Private medical insurance
- Life assurance

Spire Healthcare is committed to creating an environment that will attract, retain and motivate its people. We are an equal opportunities employer, committed to the health and well-being of all our colleagues and consultants. We firmly believe that it is our people that make the business successful, and everyone should have the opportunity to work in a motivated team, free from discrimination on any grounds.

If you feel you could apply your experience to this exciting role and are motivated by the opportunity to positively impact patients' lives, then please contact: Hannah Radford, Resourcing Manager