A Director of Clinical Services is responsible for providing clinical direction and strong, professional leadership to all clinical staff including nursing, allied health professionals and medical staff either directly employed or working under practising privileges. The Director of Clinical Services must lead and drive the delivery of excellent clinical standards of care within all clinical areas, driving a culture of patient safety, clinical effectiveness and continuous improvement of the patient experience. As a member of the Senior Management Team the Director of Clinical Services must ensure the hospital team’s provision of safe, effective, caring and responsive patient care in a safe, high-quality clinical environment in a way which maximises the financial and operational performance of the hospital. The Director of Clinical Services has a responsibility to ensure all appropriate measures are taken to maintain, promote and safeguard the wellbeing and interests of patients, employees and visitors.

Experience/Requirements Registered Nurse Level 1 or Registered practitioner / Diploma / relevant Health Speciality Degree/ Degree Level qualification Evidence of relevant professional development, both clinically, managerially, preferably evidenced by a registered qualification with the NMC, HCPC or GPC Ability to motivate a team of clinical professionals Proficient in the use of a PC, including the use of software and systems Knowledge of NHS Standard Contract requirements Experience of working in the Independent Sector Professional experience across more than one clinical speciality or discipline Understanding of service re-design, clinical pathways and system reform Commercial experience