Job summary Deputy Director of Clinical Services | Band 8a Eqv - dependent on experience | Excellent Benefits | Full Time | Sutton Spire St Anthony's Hospital is recruiting for a Deputy Director of Clinical Services to support the Director of Clinical Services in the clinical leadership and operational management of the hospital. Reporting directly to the Director of Clinical Services (DCS). Main duties of the job - To provide robust evidence and assurance of compliance (both regulatory and Spire based) to the DCS. - Together with the Director of Clinical Services, lead on specific professional development issues. - To provide leadership, guidance and support to clinical teams ensuring best practice at all times - Supporting the SMT with the hospital strategy and directives to ensure operational requirements are met. - Review and establish new trends and introduce and embed innovation and excellence into clinical practice. - Develop strong working relationships with all key stakeholders to provide a robust, effective, patient centred focus to delivery of hospital wide plans. - Be responsible for reviewing and updating Clinical Policies and SOPs - Attend and Chair a number of clinical meetings - Lead and manage change effectively. - Offer expert clinical guidance as necessary. About us Founded in 1904, Spire St Anthony's Hospital delivers care through skilled and dedicated staff working together. With a completed £27m development investment, we provide very high quality healthcare to patients around Sutton, Epsom, Surrey and South London. Date posted 16 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 8a Salary Depending on experience Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 21423 Job locations 801 London Rd Sutton SM3 9DW Job description Job responsibilities Deputy Director of Clinical Services | Band 8a Eqv - dependent on experience | Excellent Benefits | Full Time | Sutton Spire St Anthony's Hospital is recruiting for a Deputy Director of Clinical Services to support the Director of Clinical Services in the clinical leadership and operational management of the hospital. Reporting directly to the Director of Clinical Services (DCS). This a varied role where you will be working across various departments with colleagues of the hospital and working collaboratively with numerous internal, external and group-level stakeholders. Founded in 1904, Spire St Anthony's Hospital delivers care through skilled and dedicated staff working together. With a completed £27m development investment, we provide very high quality healthcare to patients around Sutton, Epsom, Surrey and South London. Duties and responsibilities: - To provide robust evidence and assurance of compliance (both regulatory and Spire based) to the DCS. - Together with the Director of Clinical Services, lead on specific professional development issues. - To provide leadership, guidance and support to clinical teams ensuring best practice at all times - Supporting the SMT with the hospital strategy and directives to ensure operational requirements are met. - Review and establish new trends and introduce and embed innovation and excellence into clinical practice. - Develop strong working relationships with all key stakeholders to provide a robust, effective, patient centred focus to delivery of hospital wide plans. - Be responsible for reviewing and updating Clinical Policies and SOPs - Attend and Chair a number of clinical meetings - Lead and manage change effectively. - Offer expert clinical guidance as necessary. - Support and manage the clinical pathways to ensure safe and individually appropriate patient journeys - Lead on patient experience and engagement across the hospital, including the management and monitoring of patient complaints, concerns and patient experience feedback and, from this, assure the quality of services for patients. - Comply with all CQC standards and ensure the hospital is always "ready for inspection". Who we're looking for: - Registered healthcare professional with an active registration, ideally with clinical management experience in one or more of the areas responsible for above - Management positions of at least 2 years with the motivation and development of clinical teams in particular a track record of successfully applying performance management - Evidence of management of change and supporting strategic management initiatives. - Supporting the commercial development of clinical services including supporting the creation of new business and innovative opportunities. - Experience of consultant engagement to increase business performance, plus the ability to challenge consultants to influence best practice. - Experience in data reporting and patient's outcomes- NICOR/JAG etc Contract Type: - Permanent 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 - 'Spire for you' reward platform - discount and cashback for over 1000 retailers - Free Bupa wellness screening - Private medical insurance - Life assurance - Free onsite parking Please see the attached benefits leaflet for more information. Spire Healthcare is a leading independent hospital group in the United Kingdom and the largest in terms of revenue. From 39 hospitals and 8 clinics across England, Wales and Scotland, Spire Healthcare provides diagnostics, inpatient, day case and outpatient care. For further information about this role or for an informal conversation about the range of career options available with Spire please contact Penny Warner at For us, it's more than just treating patients; it's about looking after people. Closing date: In order to streamline our recruitment process, we reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once we have received a sufficient number of applications Job description Job responsibilities Deputy Director of Clinical Services | Band 8a Eqv - dependent on experience | Excellent Benefits | Full Time | Sutton Spire St Anthony's Hospital is recruiting for a Deputy Director of Clinical Services to support the Director of Clinical Services in the clinical leadership and operational management of the hospital. Reporting directly to the Director of Clinical Services (DCS). This a varied role where you will be working across various departments with colleagues of the hospital and working collaboratively with numerous internal, external and group-level stakeholders. Founded in 1904, Spire St Anthony's Hospital delivers care through skilled and dedicated staff working together. With a completed £27m development investment, we provide very high quality healthcare to patients around Sutton, Epsom, Surrey and South London. Duties and responsibilities: - To provide robust evidence and assurance of compliance (both regulatory and Spire based) to the DCS. - Together with the Director of Clinical Services, lead on specific professional development issues. - To provide leadership, guidance and support to clinical teams ensuring best practice at all times - Supporting the SMT with the hospital strategy and directives to ensure operational requirements are met. - Review and establish new trends and introduce and embed innovation and excellence into clinical practice. - Develop strong working relationships with all key stakeholders to provide a robust, effective, patient centred focus to delivery of hospital wide plans. - Be responsible for reviewing and updating Clinical Policies and SOPs - Attend and Chair a number of clinical meetings - Lead and manage change effectively. - Offer expert clinical guidance as necessary. - Support and manage the clinical pathways to ensure safe and individually appropriate patient journeys - Lead on patient experience and engagement across the hospital, including the management and monitoring of patient complaints, concerns and patient experience feedback and, from this, assure the quality of services for patients. - Comply with all CQC standards and ensure the hospital is always "ready for inspection". Who we're looking for: - Registered healthcare professional with an active registration, ideally with clinical management experience in one or more of the areas responsible for above - Management positions of at least 2 years with the motivation and development of clinical teams in particular a track record of successfully applying performance management - Evidence of management of change and supporting strategic management initiatives. - Supporting the commercial development of clinical services including supporting the creation of new business and innovative opportunities. - Experience of consultant engagement to increase business performance, plus the ability to challenge consultants to influence best practice. - Experience in data reporting and patient's outcomes- NICOR/JAG etc Contract Type: - Permanent 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 - 'Spire for you' reward platform - discount and cashback for over 1000 retailers - Free Bupa wellness screening - Private medical insurance - Life assurance - Free onsite parking Please see the attached benefits leaflet for more information. Spire Healthcare is a leading independent hospital group in the United Kingdom and the largest in terms of revenue. From 39 hospitals and 8 clinics across England, Wales and Scotland, Spire Healthcare provides diagnostics, inpatient, day case and outpatient care. For further information about this role or for an informal conversation about the range of career options available with Spire please contact Penny Warner at For us, it's more than just treating patients; it's about looking after people. Closing date: In order to streamline our recruitment process, we reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once we have received a sufficient number of applications Person Specification Qualifications Essential - Registered healthcare professional with an active registration, ideally with clinical management experience in one or more of the areas responsible for above - Management positions of at least 2 years with the motivation and development of clinical teams in particular a track record of successfully applying performance management - Evidence of management of change and supporting strategic management initiatives. - Supporting the commercial development of clinical services including supporting the creation of new business and innovative opportunities. - Experience of consultant engagement to increase business performance, plus the ability to challenge consultants to influence best practice. - Experience in data reporting and patient's outcomes- NICOR/JAG etc Experience Essential - Registered healthcare professional with an active registration, ideally with clinical management experience in one or more of the areas responsible for above - Management positions of at least 2 years with the motivation and development of clinical teams in particular a track record of successfully applying performance management - Evidence of management of change and supporting strategic management initiatives. - Supporting the commercial development of clinical services including supporting the creation of new business and innovative opportunities. - Experience of consultant engagement to increase business performance, plus the ability to challenge consultants to influence best practice. - Experience in data reporting and patient's outcomes- NICOR/JAG etc Person Specification Qualifications Essential - Registered healthcare professional with an active registration, ideally with clinical management experience in one or more of the areas responsible for above - Management positions of at least 2 years with the motivation and development of clinical teams in particular a track record of successfully applying performance management - Evidence of management of change and supporting strategic management initiatives. - Supporting the commercial development of clinical services including supporting the creation of new business and innovative opportunities. - Experience of consultant engagement to increase business performance, plus the ability to challenge consultants to influence best practice. - Experience in data reporting and patient's outcomes- NICOR/JAG etc Experience Essential - Registered healthcare professional with an active registration, ideally with clinical management experience in one or more of the areas responsible for above - Management positions of at least 2 years with the motivation and development of clinical teams in particular a track record of successfully applying performance management - Evidence of management of change and supporting strategic management initiatives. - Supporting the commercial development of clinical services including supporting the creation of new business and innovative opportunities. - Experience of consultant engagement to increase business performance, plus the ability to challenge consultants to influence best practice. - Experience in data reporting and patient's outcomes- NICOR/JAG etc Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Spire Healthcare Ltd Address 801 London Rd Sutton SM3 9DW Employer's website https://www.spirehealthcare.com/ (Opens in a new tab)