Head of Clinical Services

NHS; Ormskirk; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare service provider is seeking a Head of Clinical Services for Renacres Hospital in the United Kingdom. The role requires strong leadership and clinical background, ensuring the delivery of quality clinical outcomes in a supportive environment. Candidates should have a significant background in acute care, registration with NMC or HCPC, and experience in clinical governance. The position offers a competitive remuneration package including annual leave and a contributory pension scheme.

Benefits

Contributory pension scheme

Access to the Ramsay Academy

25 days' annual leave

Private Healthcare and Life Assurance

Employee Discount Programme

Wellbeing centre access

Annual bonus of up to 20%

Qualifications

• Proven track record of leadership managing a team while complying with CQC requirements.
• Experience in working within a surgical environment would be advantageous.
• Ability to develop effective working relationships with key stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Deliver the highest quality clinical outcomes in a supported environment.
• Work in close partnership with the Hospital Director.
• Provide strong leadership and direction to support business objectives.
• Commitment to developing high-quality evidence-based acute care.

Skills

Strong clinical background in acute surgical/medical care

NMC or HCPC Registered

Significant exposure in a senior clinical role

Experience in clinical governance

Excellent communication and rapport building skills

Ability to make decisions and use initiative

Experience in leading clinically based projects

Flexible and positive attitude

Education

Clinical Registration

Job description

Go back Ramsay Health Care UK Operations Limited

Head of Clinical Services

The closing date is 31 January 2026

About the role

As Head of Clinical Services at Renacres Hospital, you will be an integral part of the team who is committed to delivering the highest quality clinical outcomes in a supported environment, where you will be valued for your skills and expertise. You will work in close partnership with the Hospital Director and be part of the Senior Leadership Team, providing strong leadership, direction and operational management to support and meet the business and workforce objectives of the hospital and Ramsay Health Care as a whole. Commitment to the development of high quality evidence based acute care, combined with personal drive, enthusiasm, creativity and resilience.

Main duties of the job

As Head of Clinical Services at Renacres Hospital, you will be an integral part of the team who is committed to delivering the highest quality clinical outcomes in a supported environment, where you will be valued for your skills and expertise. You will work in close partnership with the Hospital Director and be part of the Senior Leadership Team, providing strong leadership, direction and operational management to support and meet the business and workforce objectives of the hospital and Ramsay Health Care as a whole. Commitment to the development of high quality evidence based acute care, combined with personal drive, enthusiasm, creativity and resilience.

About us

Ramsay Health Care offers high-quality private healthcare across Australia, the UK and Europe. With a reputation built on "People Caring for People," we are committed to advancing medical excellence and providing outstanding patient experiences. Every year, millions of patients put their trust in Ramsay, confident in our ability to deliver exceptional care with outstanding clinical outcomes.

Job responsibilities

As Head of Clinical Services at Renacres Hospital, you will be an integral part of the team who is committed to delivering the highest quality clinical outcomes in a supported environment, where you will be valued for your skills and expertise. You will work in close partnership with the Hospital Director and be part of the Senior Leadership Team, providing strong leadership, direction and operational management to support and meet the business and workforce objectives of the hospital and Ramsay Health Care as a whole. Commitment to the development of high quality evidence based acute care, combined with personal drive, enthusiasm, creativity and resilience.

What you'll bring with you

• A strong clinical background in acute surgical/medical care
• NMC or HCPC Registered
• Significant exposure in a senior clinical role
• Experience of working in a surgical environment would be an advantage
• Experience in clinical governance, development and administration of budgets, management reports and supply contracts
• The ability to provide effective monitoring and management of resources needed to sustain agreed activity levels
• Experienced in leading clinically based projects
• The ability to develop effective working relationships with key stakeholders e.g. Integrated Care Systems, General Practitioners, Consultants and Suppliers
• A proven track record of leadership and be able to manage a team, ensuring that the hospital complies with CQC requirements.
• A comprehensive understanding of relevant legal and professional care/practice standards
• Excellent communication and rapport building skills
• The ability to make decisions and use your initiative
• Passion to deliver outstanding care in a rewarding and what can be emotionally challenging environment
• A flexible and positive attitude

Benefits

• Contributory pension scheme
• Access to the Ramsay Academy - genuine opportunities to grow, develop and specialise in your career
• 25 days' annual leave plus the opportunity to buy/sell more
• Private Healthcare and Life Assurance
• Uniform
• Access to our employee Discount Programme
• Wellbeing centre and access to 24/7 employee assistance line for free advice
• Long service, colleague recognition and appreciation awards
• Annual bonus of up to 20%

Person Specification

Relevant Membership to Affiliated Body

• Clinical Registration
• Clinical Registration

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.

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