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NHS Jobs; Stourbridge; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Deputy Head of Clinical Services (Deputy Matron) to support the Head of Clinical Services in driving safety and quality of care. This senior clinician will provide on-site leadership, professional governance, and expert advice to nursing staff and multidisciplinary teams.

Based primarily at Stourside Hospital, the role requires strong leadership, problem-solving, and the ability to influence practices, develop clinical audit

Qualifications

• Professional clinical registration with no restrictions.
• Experience leading and managing clinical departments.
• Developing and implementing clinical audit programmes.
• Strong policy development capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Assist Head of Clinical Services in driving safety and quality of care.
• Provide on-site leadership and clinical assurance at Stourside Hospital.
• Lead incident reporting, governance, and data analysis.
• Support daily operational management and implementation of care pathways.
• Act as Head of Clinical Services in their absence.
• Offer expert advice to nursing staff and multidisciplinary teams.

Skills

Professional clinical registration

Academic and analytical report writing

Experience managing clinical depts

Innovation in clinical practice

Policy development

Clinical audit programmes

Self-directed decision making

Research and clinical effectiveness

Conflict management

Compassionate leadership

Developing clinical practice of others

Communication & influencing

Senior Clinical Team cooperation

Job description

The role A commitment to high-quality evidence-based acute care, personal drive, enthusiasm, creativity, and resilience are essential. This role suits a senior clinical leader aiming for Deputy Head of Clinical Services (Deputy Matron). You will assist the Head of Clinical Services (Matron) in driving excellence in safety and quality of care. The Deputy Head of Clinical Services will support daily operational management in line with best practices, requiring strong leadership and problem-solving skills. Effective communication is crucial for influencing and challenging practices at all levels. You will help implement meaningful changes to patient pathways and ensure they are integrated into the service. Acting as a lead for all specialties, you will provide expert advice to nursing staff and multidisciplinary teams, taking on the Head of Clinical Services' duties in their absence. A broad knowledge base is needed for quality governance, incident management, and data analysis. The Deputy HOCS will handle data reports, incident reporting, and support the Head of Clinical Services with clinical governance and ICB report requirements. Primarily based at Stourside Hospital, you will provide on-site leadership and clinical assurance.

What you'll bring with you:

• Professional clinical registration with no restrictions
• Academic and analytical in report writing
• Experience managing clinical departments
• Innovation in clinical practice
• Policy development
• Developing clinical audit programmes
• Self-directed, decision-making, idea generation
• Understanding of research and clinical effectiveness
• Interpersonal skills in conflict management
• Ability to lead a positive culture through compassionate leadership
• Commitment to developing clinical practice of others
• Excellent communication and influencing skills
• Work well in the Senior Clinical Team

Why Join us?

Health, Wellbeing & Financial Private medical cover (option to add family), discounted Bupa dental, life assurance (3x salary), private pension with up to 5% employer match, and Employee Assistance Programme.

Work-Life Balance

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, option to buy/sell leave, flexible working where possible, enhanced family leave, and volunteer leave.

Career Development

Ongoing training and development through the Ramsay Academy, plus colleague recognition programmes.

Lifestyle Benefits

Employee discounts platform, Cycle2Work scheme, subsidised staff restaurant and free on-site parking where available.

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