Deputy Director of Clinical Services (Interim)

Spire Healthcare

  • Edinburgh Midlothian
  • Interim
  • Full-time
  • 16 days ago
Degree Level: Degree with HonoursJob Description:Deputy Director of Clinical Services | Spire Murrayfield Hospital | Excellent Benefits | 8 month Fixed Term ContractSpire Murrayfield Hospital is recruiting for a Deputy Director of Clinical Services to support the Director of Clinical Services in the clinical leadership and operational management of the hospital. Reporting directly to the Director of Clinical Services (DCS).This a varied role where you will be working across various departments with colleagues of the hospital and working collaboratively with numerous internal, external and group-level stakeholders.Duties and Responsibilities
  • To provide robust evidence and assurance of compliance (both regulatory and Spire based) to the DCS
  • Together with the Director of Clinical Services, lead on specific professional development issues
  • To provide leadership, guidance and support to clinical teams always ensuring best practice
  • Supporting the SMT with the hospital strategy and directives to ensure operational requirements are met
  • Review and establish new trends and introduce and embed innovation and excellence into clinical practice
  • Develop strong working relationships with all key stakeholders to provide a robust, effective, patient centred focus to delivery of hospital wide plans
  • Be responsible for reviewing and updating Clinical Policies and SOPs
  • Attend and chair several clinical meetings
  • Lead and manage change effectively
  • Offer expert clinical guidance as necessary
  • Support and manage the clinical pathways to ensure safe and individually appropriate patient journeys
  • Lead on patient experience and engagement across the hospital, including the management and monitoring of patient complaints, concerns and patient experience feedback and, from this, assure the quality of services for patients
  • Comply with all CQC standards and ensure the hospital is always “ready for inspection”
Who we're looking for:
  • Registered healthcare professional with an active registration, ideally with clinical management experience in one or more of the areas responsible for above
  • Management positions of at least 2 years with the motivation and development of clinical teams in particular a track record of successfully applying performance management
  • Evidence of management of change and supporting strategic management initiatives
  • Supporting the commercial development of clinical services including supporting the creation of new business and innovative opportunities
  • Experience of consultant engagement to increase business performance, plus the ability to challenge consultants to influence best practice
  • Experience in data reporting and patient's outcomes- NICOR/JAG etc
BenefitsWe offer employees a competitive salary as well as a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:
  • 35 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays
  • Employer and employee contributory pension with flexible retirement options
  • 'Spire for you' reward platform - discount and cashback for over 1000 retailers
  • Private medical insurance
  • Life assurance
  • Health Assessment
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Free DBS
  • Free Car park
We commit to our employee's well-being through work life balance, on-going development, support and reward.For us, it's more than just treating patients; it's about looking after people.Our people are our difference; it's their dedication, warmth and pursuit of excellence that sets Spire Healthcare apart.Spire Healthcare is a leading independent hospital group in the United Kingdom and the largest in terms of revenue. From 39 hospitals and 8 clinics across England, Wales and Scotland, Spire Healthcare provides diagnostics, inpatient, day case and outpatient care.Closing date: In order to streamline our recruitment process, we reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once we have received a sufficient number of applications.About Us:At Spire Healthcare, caring is our passion. We have been putting patients at the heart of everything we do for over 25 years. We're committed to looking after people, both patients and staff. We deliver high standards of care to our insured, self-pay and NHS patients across 39 hospitals and 33 clinics, medical centres and consulting rooms. Our successful business is led by an experienced and stable senior management team, we provide the highest quality of care through the latest medical technology, new facilities, and a focus on inspiring leadership and employee development.We have achieved our market leading position because of our Purpose, which is to 'make a positive difference to people's lives through outstanding personalised care'. Everyone at Spire is aligned to this purpose, which underpins a culture of respect, inclusion, passion and collaboration across our business, enabling us to achieve more than 98% of our hospitals being rated 'Good' or 'Outstanding' by the Regulators; these are sector leading standards.

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