Head of Clinical Workforce Planning

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust; Southend-on-Sea; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A new healthcare provider in Southend-on-Sea is seeking a Head of Clinical Services to establish high-quality standards and lead a multidisciplinary team. In this role, you will shape the culture and governance of a new rehabilitation center, ensuring exceptional client care and compliance with regulatory standards. This opportunity is ideal for an experienced clinical leader eager to create a meaningful impact from the ground up in a new organization.

Qualifications

• Experience as a clinical leader with strong governance and quality knowledge.
• Skilled at building and leading teams with high operational standards.
• Comfortable in fast-paced, evolving work environments.

Responsibilities

• Shape the culture and standards prior to and following the centre's opening.
• Establish governance, clinical pathways, and staffing models.
• Ensure exceptional client-centered care and regulatory compliance.

Skills

Strong governance knowledge

Quality management expertise

Leadership of multidisciplinary teams

NMC registration

Job description

Job DescriptionShape a new standard in high-quality physical rehabilitation and help people recover the life they love. Do you want to be part of a new, expert-led model of physical rehabilitation that puts patients at the centre? Are you a credible clinical leader who thrives in fast-paced environments, sets exceptional standards, and enjoys building multidisciplinary clinical services from the ground up? If so, Renaiss Health is offering a career-defining opportunity.

About Renaiss Health

Renaiss Health is a new, purpose-led healthcare provider backed by Bridges Fund Management, developing a network of high-quality, sustainable physical rehabilitation centres across London and the Southeast. Their purpose is simple – to enable people to recover the life they love. Their first centre will open in Richmond in Summer 2027 – a beautifully designed environment with exceptional clinical standards, best-in-class operational workflows, and a one‑team culture built on empathy, innovation, and positive impact. This is an organisation that stands for:

• Professional Pioneers – championing innovation
• Focused on You – the individual matters
• Impact Positive – delivering meaningful outcomes for clients, colleagues, and the community

The Role

The Head of Clinical Services is a pivotal member of the Centre Leadership Team, shaping the culture, quality, and clinical standards of the Richmond centre; before, during, and after opening. The role has two distinct phases:

Build Phase (pre‑opening)

• Governance and quality frameworks
• Clinical pathways
• Policies, procedures, and SOPs
• Staffing models and workforce planning
• CQC readiness

Operating Phase (post‑opening)

• Exceptional client‑centred care
• Consistently high standards
• Regulatory compliance
• Safe and efficient clinical operations
• An empowered, engaged clinical team

Who Is This For

• An experienced clinical leader (NMC registered) with strong governance, quality, and CQC knowledge
• Skilled at leading multi‑disciplinary teams and setting exceptionally high operational standards
• Comfortable with complexity, pace, and evolving structures
• Naturally credible with clinicians, colleagues, and stakeholders
• Motivated by purpose, impact, and building something world‑class from day one

Why This Role Is Special

Because you’re not stepping into someone else’s legacy, you’re creating it.

You’ll shape:

• Clinical excellence
• Centre culture
• Team identity
• Quality and safety
• Client experience
• A new, scalable model of rehabilitation

How to Express Interest

Marsh Farmer has been exclusively mandated by Renaiss Health to lead this search. A full candidate pack will be shared with candidates who progress beyond the initial conversation and into the structured assessment stage. While we aim to acknowledge all interest, we may be unable to respond to candidates who do not meet the essential criteria for this position.

For confidential conversations:

Steven Farmer, Managing Director – [e-mail]

To submit interest or application queries: [e-mail]