Clinical Director

Job description

Job responsibilities

Clinical Director

Akessa Healthcare is seeking to appoint a Clinical Director/Senior Rehabilitation Consultant to lead the development of our medical services and in particular our outpatient Neurological services, as well as support the ongoing treatment and rehabilitation of our neuro and spinal patients.

In this role the appointee is expected to provide comprehensive care for private patients. The appointment is based at The Royal Buckinghamshire Hospital in Aylesbury, however there will be opportunity to conduct outpatient clinics at The New Foscote Hospital in Banbury and 107 Harley Street in London.

The appointee will be provided with luxurious facility, caring environment, ample time and administrative support to deliver world class care.

As a senior colleague, the post-holder will work in close co-operation with, and support, other clinical, medical professional and managerial colleagues in providing high quality healthcare to our patients.

A harmonious work pattern is part of our wider commitment to improve the quality and experience of our team. We therefore support and encourage open conversations around a specific working pattern to suit your work-life balance or a multi-role career, if it works for you and works for the role, we'll do our best to make it happen.

The successful candidate will be assigned appropriate secretarial support to clinical work and diary management.

About us

The Akessa Healthcare Group is managed and run by clinicians. We are proud to be part of a highly skilled, diverse team.

The New Foscote Hospital was established in Banbury over 40 years ago and has provided services and treatments to thousands of people from across the region. We have over 50 consultants, all of whom are leaders in their specialist fields and choose to hold their private practices here, working alongside our friendly, highly qualified and experienced nursing and support teams.

The Royal Buckinghamshire Hospital was established in Aylesbury in 1832 and has provided services and treatments to thousands of people from across the region. The ownership of the hospital was transferred to our new management team in January 2023. By joining our existing portfolio, the hospital is now run professionally and provides clinical care to private, insured and NHS patients, with a strong ethos on caring for our staff.

Significant ongoing investment into both hospitals includes complete refurbishment of the wards, the outpatient area, reception, staff facilities, radiology and the construction of additional state-of-the-art operating theatres and endoscopy suites.

With the expansion of the Group this is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Consultant in Acute Medicine and/or Neurology to join our growing team to provide clinical excellence for our patients at both hospitals.

We have over 50 consultants, all of whom are leaders in their specialist fields and choose to hold their private practices here, working alongside our friendly, highly qualified and experienced nursing and support teams. The clinical outcomes of the hospital are of the highest standards. The latest CQC report rated our hospital standards as good across all parameters.

The organisation has strong IT, operational, clinical governance and accountancy support.

All colleagues are encouraged to feel empowered and to have an active voice on the management of their services.

Duties and responsibilities:

Lead on the development of Neuro-Spinal services in particular but also taking a leading role across all of our services.

Deliver high-quality care for all patients and support the smooth running of the service.

Support efficient management of resources and maintenance of our short waiting lists for private and insured patients.

Take ownership in the successful performance against key performance indicators, ensuring zero compromise to the quality of care or clinical excellence for patients.

In collaboration with department leads, maintain and develop quality standards and improvement throughout the department and in line with any relevant accreditation requirements.

Provide on-site clinical expertise as and when needed, supporting MDTs as required.

Essential requirements:

CCT in Acute Medicine, Neurology or Rehabilitation Medicine

Full GMC Registration

Dual registration with the GMC Specialist Register in Acute Medicine and Neurology or Rehabilitation Medicine.

Currently, or previously employed in a substantive NHS consultant post.

Registration, or eligibility to do so, with the insurance companies (BUPA, AXA-PPP etc.) is required

Able to take responsibility for delivering the service without direct supervision.

Personal and professional attributes:

A clinician with an exemplar record of patient outcomes and feedback

An individual with the ability to learn and champion internal and external IT systems.

An agile, dynamic and dependable individual able to work flexibly and respond to urgent matters whilst following instructions/agreed processes.

An ambitious clinician with the desire to learn from their peers, develop their skills and positively contribute to the success of the hospital Group.

A diligent individual with high standards who takes pride in team achievement.

Commitment to our Core Aims; Professional Service, Clinical Excellence, Quality Care.

Demonstration of our Five CIVIC Values; Community, Integrity, Vigour, Innovation, Compassion.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• CCT in Acute Medicine, Neurology or Rehabilitation Medicine
• Full GMC Registration
• Dual registration with the GMC Specialist Register in Acute Medicine and Neurology or Rehabilitation Medicine.
• Registration, or eligibility to do so, with the insurance companies (BUPA, AXA-PPP etc.) is required

Experience

Essential

• Currently, or previously employed in a substantive NHS consultant post

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

The New Foscote Hospital

Address

Royal Bucks Hospital

Bicester Road

Aylesbury

Buckinghamshire

HP19 9AB

Employer's website

https://thefoscotehospital.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)