Director of Clinical Services / Matron
An exciting opportunity has arisen at One Hatfield Hospital for a highly motivated, dynamic and forward thinking individual to take up the Director of Clinical Services / Matron role at our independent hospital.
One Hatfield Hospital is going through a major growth and development stage and 2025 will be a key year for the hospital since it opened in 2017.
As part of the Senior Management Team, you will provide leadership and management for the clinical teams of the hospital.
The Director of Clinical Services / Matron is a key role within the hospital and oversees all the clinical governance that underpins the safety and quality of the hospital. You will have excellent clinical skills, be able to demonstrate a knowledge and understanding of the application of clinical governance and have strong analytical skills. There will be an element of cross site working and decision making skills must be demonstrated. You will have an excellent understanding of safeguarding practices and be committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of all patients and staff.
We are looking for someone with drive and passion for the delivering of high quality patient care, who can lead and inspire a strong established team, as well as being part of the senior team within the hospital. You must be a dedicated leader who strives to bring out the best in their teams; this could potentially be a great career development opportunity for the right person.
Travel Requirements: This position requires regular travel to our sister hospital, Phoenix Hospital Chelmsford, located in Essex. The successful candidate should be prepared to travel regularly to Chelmsford to support and lead the clinical teams.
Director of Clinical Services / Matron
Hours: 37.5 per week, flexible shifts Monday to Friday with on-call commitment.
Salary: Competitive - dependent on skillset and experience.
Please note: Due to the on-call commitment, the successful candidate will be required to live within easy travelling distance of both hospitals.
Colleague benefits include:
* 5 weeks annual leave plus Bank Holidays
* Free Life Assurance
* Contributory Pension plan offering up to 5% matched contributions
* Private health insurance
* Free staff parking
* On site restaurant with subsidised homemade meals and snacks
Director of Clinical Services / Matron
As our Director of Clinical Services / Matron you will be responsible for the management of the Clinical Teams from wards to theatres to AHP disciplines. You do not need experience in leadership of these specific departments, but clinical experience is required.
You will be responsible for:
* Providing leadership to all clinical staff (Nursing, Allied Health, Medical staff).
* Ensuring delivery of exceptional standards of care, patient safety and clinical effectiveness, you will continually seek to drive improvements to services.
* Maximising the financial and operational performance of the hospital, whilst ensuring provision of safe, effective, caring and responsive patient care.
* Demonstrating a thorough understanding of safeguarding principles and practices, ensuring the protection of vulnerable individuals.
Key skills and experience required:
* Valid NMC/HCPC/GPhC with clinical experience
* Registered Nurse or Allied Health Professional
* Commercially astute with experience in financial management, strategic development of clinical services
* Solid experience in leading clinical teams, ideally across multiple departments
* Evidence of continued professional development
* Fully aware of CQC legislation/standards
* Understanding of service re-design, clinical pathways and system reform
* Commercial experience
* Knowledge of safeguarding procedures and commitment to patient safety.
Director of Clinical Services / Matron
About the Hospital
One Hatfield Hospital is Hertfordshire's newest private hospital and has the very latest technology ensuring that our operating theatres provide patients and employees with the very best environment to keep them safe and free from infection.
Our private hospital is home to specialist rehabilitation Physiotherapy and outpatient diagnostic facilities including fast-track access to X-ray, MRI and ultrasound.
In September 2023, we joined with Phoenix Hospital Group, a leading London based private healthcare group. Phoenix provide exceptional patient centred care with three state-of-the-art medical facilities in the Harley Street Medical Precinct in Central London and one in Chelmsford, Essex.
One Hatfield is ideally located for candidates around the Hatfield, St Albans, Stevenage, Watford, North London, Essex and throughout Hertfordshire and Bedfordshire.
Our Recruitment Process
At One Hatfield Hospital we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive working environment. We strive to create a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and we are proud to be an equal opportunities employer.
One Hatfield Hospital is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. All staff are expected to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check and provide satisfactory references. They will also be subject to proof of eligibility to work in the UK.
One Hatfield Hospital reserves the right to remove job adverts before the closing date.
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