Head of Clinical Services

Ramsay Health Care; Upholland; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Head of Clinical Services for Renacres Hospital in Lancashire. You will provide essential leadership and management to ensure high-quality clinical outcomes. The ideal candidate will possess a strong clinical background, experience in a senior role, and a passion for healthcare excellence. Responsibilities include overseeing clinical teams and ensuring compliance with standards. Join this reputable organization committed to outstanding patient care and employee development.

Benefits

Contributory pension scheme

Access to Ramsay Academy

25 days annual leave

Private Healthcare and Life Assurance

Employee Discount Programme

24/7 employee assistance

Long service and appreciation awards

Annual bonus up to 20%

Qualifications

• Registered with NMC or HCPC.
• Experience in a senior clinical role.
• Significant exposure to surgical environments is advantageous.
• Proven track record of leadership.
• Comprehensive understanding of care standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead clinical teams to ensure quality outcomes.
• Collaborate with hospital leadership to achieve objectives.
• Monitor resource management to sustain service levels.
• Ensure compliance with CQC requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Clinical governance

Communication skills

Resource management

Relationship building

Decision making

Education

NMC or HCPC Registration

Strong clinical background in acute care

Job description

Job Description

Renacres Hospital - Ormskirk, Lancashire

Full Time – 37.5 hours per week

Renacres Hospital is part of Ramsay Health Care UK, one of the leading independent healthcare providers in England.

The hospital is one of Lancashire's leading private hospitals and has an excellent reputation for delivering high quality healthcare for patients with health insurance, patients who are self-funding treatment or NHS patients exercising choice through the e-referral system.

By investing in the latest advanced medical technology, we offer a wide range of treatments and services, specialising in Orthopaedics, General Surgery, Cosmetic Surgery and Diagnostics. We care for patients from initial outpatient consultation and diagnostic scanning through to surgical treatment and recovery.

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.

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%

About Us

Ramsay Health Care UK is a well-established global hospital group with over 50 years’ experience. We are a global provider operating in 8 countries, with 88,000 staff who treat 8 million patients each year. It is well respected within the healthcare industry and is one of the leading providers of independent hospital services in England. We are well known for our strong, long-standing relationship with the NHS.

We love people with a positive, “can do” attitude who want to make a difference in their work. "Our employees are Ramsay." The skills and commitment of our employees forms the basis for our success.

We are committed to equality of opportunity for all. This position is subject to an Enhanced DBS check. We reserve the right to close our adverts prior to the announced closing date to ensure a quality recruitment process.

We care.

It’s more than what we do, it’s who we are. Everything we do is about striving to deliver the best care. And it's a belief that's as true today as it was when we welcomed our first patients in 1964.

“The Ramsay Way” culture recognises that our people are our most important asset and this has been key to our ongoing success.

We are proud to support the UK’s Armed Forces and Reservists and have already achieved the Silver Award as part of the MOD’s Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme. The scheme recognises employers who actively support Defence while encouraging other organisations to adopt the same behaviours in their workplace. As a company we are committed to supporting the wider Armed Forces community and this includes our staff as well as our patients.

We are committed to equality of opportunity for all. This position is subject to background and DBS checks.