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SalaryDirector of Clinical Services
An exciting opportunity has arisen at One Ashford Hospital for a highly motivated, dynamic and forward thinking individual to take up the Director of Clinical Services role at our independent hospital.
One Ashford Hospital is going through a major growth and development stage and 2024 will be a key year for the hospital since it opened in 2016.
As part of the Senior Management Team, you will provide leadership and management for the clinical teams of the hospital.
The Director of Clinical Services is a key role within the hospital and oversees all the clinical governance that underpins the safety and quality of the hospital. You will have excellent clinical skills, be able to demonstrate a knowledge and understanding of the application of Clinical governance and have strong analytical skills. There will be an element of cross site working and decision making skills must be demonstrated.
We are looking for someone with drive and passion for the delivering of high quality patient care, who can lead and inspire a strong established team, as well as being part of the senior team within the hospital. You must be a dedicated leader who strives to bring out the best in their teams; this could potentially be a great career development opportunity for the right person.
At One Ashford Hospital we have a 20 bedded ward, specialising in elective surgery in orthopaedics, general surgery & gynaecology; treating both inpatients and day surgery.
Hours: 37.5 per week, flexible shifts Monday to Friday with on-call commitment.
Salary: Competitive - dependent on skillset and experience.
Please note: Due to the on-call commitment, the successful candidate will be required to live within a 45 minute journey of the hospital.
Colleague benefits include:
- 5 weeks annual leave plus Bank Holidays
- Free Life Assurance
- Contributory Pension plan offering up to 5% matched contributions
- Private health insurance
- Free staff parking
- On site restaurant with subsidised homemade meals and snacks
Director of Clinical Services
As our Director of Clinical Services you will be responsible for the management of the Clinical Teams from wards to theatres to AHP disciplines. You do not need experience in leadership of these specific departments, but clinical experience is required.
You will be responsible for:
- Providing leadership to all clinical staff (Nursing, Allied Health, Medical staff).
- Ensuring delivery of exceptional standards of care, patient safety and clinical effectiveness, you will continually seek to drive improvements to services.
- Maximising the financial and operational performance of the hospital, whilst ensuring provision of safe, effective, caring and responsive patient care.
Key skills and experience required:
- Valid NMC/HCPC/GPhC with clinical experience
- Registered Nurse or Allied Health Professional
- Commercially astute with experience in financial management, strategic development of Clinical Services
- Solid experience in leading clinical teams, ideally across multiple departments
- Evidence of continued professional development
- Fully aware of CQC legislation/standards
- Understanding of service re-design, clinical pathways and system reform
- Commercial experience
Director of Clinical Services
About the Hospital
One Ashford Hospital, part of the Phoenix Hospital Group, is one of Kent's newest private hospitals. Patients receive fast access to appointments with specialist Consultants, diagnostic imaging and treatment for a range of health concerns. Our private hospital has been designed with the latest technology and with patient care at its heart.
One Ashford is next door to the William Harvey Hospital and is close to junction 10 of the M20. Parking is available and is ideally located for candidates living in and around the Ashford area.
Our Recruitment Process
At One Ashford Hospital, we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive working environment. We strive to create a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and we are proud to be an equal opportunities employer.
Any offers of employment made by One Ashford Hospital will be subject to proof of eligibility to work in the UK and receipt of a satisfactory DBS Certificate from the Disclosure & Barring Service.
One Ashford Hospital reserves the right to remove job adverts before the closing date.
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