Director of Clinical Services (Modern Matron)

Spire Healthcare Ltd

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Job summary

Director of Clinical Services - Spire Shawfair Park Hospital, Edinburgh

Sector Leading Package, including relocation assistance.

The Spire story so far

Spire Healthcare was founded from the acquisition and rebranding of 25 Bupa hospitals in 2007. Substantial capital investment in its infrastructure has led to our current standing as a FTSE 250 business, the largest independent healthcare provider in terms of revenue operating from 39 hospitals and more than 30 clinics, medical centres and consulting rooms across England, Wales and Scotland. We work closely with more than 8,760 distinguished consultants providing personalised care to more than 926,000 patients annually and are a trusted partner of the NHS.

Setting the precedence

What sets us apart is our people, who are firmly committed to 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 has enabled a culture of respect, inclusion and collaboration across the business to prosper. This has led Spire to achieve sector leading inspection ratings underpinned by a safe, patient focussed working environment. Today, 98% of our hospitals are rated Good or Outstanding by Regulators and we are on track to achieve 100% during this year.

Main duties of the job

As the Director of Clinical Services, you are offered the opportunity to build on the achievements of the previous post holder, whilst making your mark on future proofing clinical leadership and care quality for all of our patients. Key aspects of this exciting and important role include: Deputising for the Hospital Director as required. Promoting a patient focused, efficient, quality service for the continuing success of Spire Healthcare. Leading and implementing the hospital's clinical strategy, supporting and contributing to the hospital's overall business strategy, consistent with corporate direction. Developing a working environment and culture that actively improves health, safety and security. Forming strategies and policies for service improvement within an evolving corporate agenda, whilst ensuring focus on business results; maintaining the balance between quality healthcare delivery and sound financial performance. Setting and maintaining clinical practice standards within our Governance and Regulatory framework. Working in partnership with the Hospital Director and consultants to achieve the Hospital's Annual Operating Plan that delivers the hospital's clinical strategy. Acting as Caldicott Guardian in respect of confidentiality and data protection, safeguard and govern uses of patient information within the hospital. Acting as the Director of Infection Prevention and Control for the hospital (DIPC).

About us

Welcome to Spire Healthcare Careers - Here at Spire Healthcare, caring is our passion. We have been putting patients at the heart of everything we do for over 25 years. Everything we do works towards one vision; to provide the best care possible. We're committed to looking after people, both patients and staff. Join us, and you'll receive a warm welcome. Who are we? - A profitable, successful business 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.

Date posted

11 April 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

18637

Job locations

10 Easter Shawfair, Edinburgh, Danderhall, Dalkeith

Edinburgh

EH22 1FE


Job description

Job responsibilities

Interested?

Ideally, offering proven experience of operating successfully in a similar role within the healthcare provider sector you are skilled and:

  • Competent across a range of clinical, management and leadership skills, supported by professional and clinical knowledge acquired through state registration and further education and development.
  • Registered with an appropriate Health Professional Regulator (e.g. NMC/HCPC/GPC).
  • Demonstrate post registration, continual professional development in management and clinically related and relevant subjects.

We firmly believe that it is our people that make the business successful and everyone should have the opportunity to work in a motivated team, free from discrimination on any grounds. We therefore, are keen to receive and review applications from all candidates of under-represented groups who feel they offer the requisite skills.

If you feel you could apply your experience to this demanding role where you can positively impact our Patients lives, we want to talk to you.

For more information, contact Simon Potts, Talent Acquisition Director;

E Simon.Potts@Spirehealthcare.com

Job description

Job responsibilities

Interested?

Ideally, offering proven experience of operating successfully in a similar role within the healthcare provider sector you are skilled and:

  • Competent across a range of clinical, management and leadership skills, supported by professional and clinical knowledge acquired through state registration and further education and development.
  • Registered with an appropriate Health Professional Regulator (e.g. NMC/HCPC/GPC).
  • Demonstrate post registration, continual professional development in management and clinically related and relevant subjects.

We firmly believe that it is our people that make the business successful and everyone should have the opportunity to work in a motivated team, free from discrimination on any grounds. We therefore, are keen to receive and review applications from all candidates of under-represented groups who feel they offer the requisite skills.

If you feel you could apply your experience to this demanding role where you can positively impact our Patients lives, we want to talk to you.

For more information, contact Simon Potts, Talent Acquisition Director;

E Simon.Potts@Spirehealthcare.com

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • see above

Experience

Essential

  • see above see above
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • see above

Experience

Essential

  • see above see above

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

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

Additional information

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

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

Spire Healthcare Ltd

Address

10 Easter Shawfair, Edinburgh, Danderhall, Dalkeith

Edinburgh

EH22 1FE


Employer's website

https://www.spirehealthcare.com/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

Spire Healthcare Ltd

Address

10 Easter Shawfair, Edinburgh, Danderhall, Dalkeith

Edinburgh

EH22 1FE


Employer's website

https://www.spirehealthcare.com/ (Opens in a new tab)


For questions about the job, contact:

Senior Resourcing Partner

Katie Willis

Katie.Willis@spirehealthcare.com

+447706326788

Date posted

11 April 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

18637

Job locations

10 Easter Shawfair, Edinburgh, Danderhall, Dalkeith

Edinburgh

EH22 1FE


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