Group Clinical Director of Gynaecology

HealthHarmonie

  • England
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 9 days ago
About Medinet Group:Medinet Group is a dynamic healthcare organisation dedicated to delivering high-quality clinical services across the UK. Our integrated businesses—Medinet (insourcing), Remedy Healthcare Solutions (modular endoscopy), and HealthHarmonie (community specialist services)—collaborate closely with NHS and healthcare partners to enhance patient care, reduce waiting times, and deliver innovation in healthcare delivery. We're expanding into new clinical specialties and international markets, providing significant growth opportunities.Job Purpose:This is a 0.1 FTE (minimum) portfolio position, equivalent to 4 hours per week, with the expectation that these hours are delivered during core operating hours and are available for meetings, stakeholder engagement, and active involvement in service governance and leadership activity. This is not a passive retainer role.
  • The post is paid at £125 per hour, with opportunity for additional hours only by mutual agreement based on operational requirements.
  • The minimum 4 hours must be accessible and predictable, and will be monitored to ensure fulfilment of the role’s strategic and governance responsibilities.
Group Clinical Directors provide specialty-specific clinical governance, leadership, and strategic support across assigned clinical specialties (Dermatology, Plastics, Ultrasound, ENT, Gastroenterology, Orthopaedics, Mental Health/ADHD, Gynaecology). These roles ensure high-quality clinical services, drive service innovation, and contribute directly to specialty service development and growth.Gynaecology Specialty Focus:The Group Clinical Director for Gynaecology will also ensure:
  • The MDT structure promotes consistency of care, ensuring equitable standards regardless of treatment setting.
  • The MDT brings together clinicians with the necessary expertise (including consultants, nurse specialists, sonographers, and allied professionals) to support timely and accurate diagnosis, treatment, and ongoing care.
  • Service pathways reflect national guidance (e.g., NICE, RCOG) and support both general gynaecology and subspecialties.
Key Responsibilities:
  • Provide clinical governance and oversight within Gynaecology, including supervision of clinicians requiring this.
  • Actively support the launch and development of gynaecology services and clinical pathways.
  • Provide specialist clinical input into operational issues, including inclusion/exclusion criteria, clinical standards, and patient safety initiatives.
  • Support audits, harm assessments, complaints investigations, professional standards reviews, and ongoing quality improvement projects.
  • Engage in stakeholder management activities, collaborating closely with operational teams, business development, and external clients to ensure service excellence and growth.
Accountabilities:
  • Accountable for ensuring robust clinical governance and innovation within Gynaecology.
  • Reports directly to the relevant Group Medical Director (Surgical & Diagnostics or Medical & Community).
Essential Person Specification:
  • GMC-registered clinician with proven expertise in Gynaecology.
  • Experience in clinical governance and quality improvement.
  • Experience participating in and/or leading Gynaecology MDTs.
  • Strong understanding of clinical pathway design and service development within gynaecology.
  • Demonstrable experience in clinical leadership, innovation, and collaborative working.
  • Excellent communication, influencing, and stakeholder management skills.
Desirable Person Specification:
  • Experience in clinical leadership within private/independent CQC-registered services.
  • Experience working with NHS commissioners or independent healthcare organisations.
  • Interest or experience in healthcare innovation and service expansion, particularly in women’s health services.

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