Clinical Services Director — Forensic Mental Health Leadership

Priory; Greater London; On-site; GBP 51,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced maternity pay

Birthday holiday

Pension scheme

Gym membership

Private healthcare

Development opportunities

IPD sponsorship

Leadership training

Long service award

Refer a friend bonus

Job summary

Priory Hospital Avesbury House in North London is seeking a Director of Clinical Services to join our team. You will provide strong clinical leadership across nursing and therapy services, ensuring safe, high-quality patient care and overall clinical performance.

You will report to the Hospital Director and play a key role in shaping a compassionate, patient-centred culture while driving continuous improvement and upholding Priory's leadership behaviours throughout the interview process.

Qualifications

• Registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council or Health and Care Professions Council.
• Supervisory or managerial experience in a clinical setting.
• 2+ years experience as Ward Manager or equivalent.
• Experience managing clinical budgets and resources effectively.
• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Experience leading quality improvement initiatives in a clinical environment.
• Excellent verbal and non-verbal communication skills.
• Ability to adapt communication style to audience and situation.

Responsibilities

• Provide strong clinical leadership across nursing and therapy services.
• Oversee safe, effective and high-quality delivery of clinical services.
• Ensure patients receive the highest standards of care and support.
• Promote a patient-centred culture and drive continuous improvement.
• Collaborate across the hospital to enable best outcomes and experiences.
• Align with Priory leadership behaviours during the interview process.

Skills

NMC/HCPC registration

Clinical leadership

Ward Manager experience

Budget management

People management

Quality improvement

Communication skills

Communication adaptability

Job description

Priory Hospital Avesbury House in North London is seeking a Director of Clinical Services to join our team. You will provide strong clinical leadership across nursing and therapy services, ensuring safe, high-quality patient care and overall clinical performance.

You will report to the Hospital Director and play a key role in shaping a compassionate, patient-centred culture while driving continuous improvement and upholding Priory's leadership behaviours throughout the interview process.