Director of Clinical Services - £ Market leading + Comprehensive package - Spire Claremont Hospital, Sheffield.
We are seeking to a recruit a Director of Clinical Services to join the hospitals senior leadership team to provide outstanding clinical leadership across the hospital for all our patients.
Spire Healthcare is one of the UK's leading independent hospital groups and the largest in terms of revenue. From our 39 hospitals and eight clinics across England, Wales and Scotland, we provide diagnostics, inpatient, day case and outpatient care in areas including orthopaedics, gynaecology, cardiology, neurology, oncology and general surgery. We are the principal independent provider by volume of knee and hip operations in the United Kingdom and we also own and operate sports medicine, physiotherapy and rehabilitation brand, Perform. We work in partnership with c8,760 experienced consultants and our hospitals delivered tailored, personalised care to over 1 million patients in 2023.
We are a trusted partner of the NHS and have received several awards for our work. 98% of our Patients are 'Likely' or 'Extremely Likely' to recommend Spire Healthcare. We have achieved our market leading position because of our Purpose, which is to 'make a positive difference to people's lives through outstanding personalised care'. Everyone at Spire is aligned to this purpose, which underpins a culture of respect, inclusion, passion and collaboration across our business, enabling us to achieve more than 98% of our hospitals being rated 'Good' or 'Outstanding' by the Regulators; these are sector leading standards.
Duties and responsibilities:
As Director of Clinical Services, you are offered the opportunity to build on the achievements of the current director, whilst making your mark on future proofing clinical leadership and care quality for all our patients. Key aspects of this exciting and important role include:
- Deputising for the Hospital Director
- Promoting a patient focused, efficient, quality service for the continuing success of Spire Healthcare
- Providing a clear focus on business results; maintaining the balance between quality healthcare delivery and sound financial performance
- Leading and implementing the hospital's clinical strategy, supporting and contributing to the hospital's overall business strategy, consistent with corporate direction
- Developing a working environment and culture that actively improves health, safety and security
- Forming strategies and policies for service improvement within an evolving corporate agenda
- Setting and maintaining clinical practice standards within our Governance and Regulatory framework
- Working in partnership with the Hospital Director and consultants to achieve Annual Operating Plan that delivers the hospital's clinical strategy
- Acting as Caldicott Guardian in respect of confidentiality and data protection, safeguard and govern uses of patient information within the hospital
- Acting as the Director of Infection Prevention and Control for the hospital (DIPC)
Who we're looking for:
Ideally, offering proven experience of operating successfully in a similar role within the healthcare provider sector you are skilled and:
- Competent across a range of clinical, management and leadership skills, supported by professional and clinical knowledge acquired through state registration and further education and development
- Registered with an appropriate Health Professional Regulator (e.g NMC/HCPC)
- Demonstrate substantial post registration, continual professional development in management and clinically related and relevant subjects
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
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: Rachel Aouiziz, Divisional Resourcing Manager