Director of Clinical Services (DoCS)
Priory Healthcare
The closing date is 30 April 2025
Job summary
The role holder will be part of the Senior Management and leading a team of 2 ward managers. Responsibilities would include being accountable for all clinical aspects in the hospital after Hospital Director and deputising on their absence.
Job would include ensuring delivery of an optimum level of clinical and therapeutic care together with ensuring compliance with statutory regulations and current legislation, meeting quality standards and delivering against key performance indicators. As a member of the Senior Management, the role holder will play a key part in developing and delivering the hospital strategy, providing operational and clinical leadership to the wider staff group in support of the Hospital Director.
Main duties of the job
Job Requirements
- RMN Registered
- Experience with MH clients and secure setting
- Proven track record of ability to ensure hospital/home compliance with statutory regulations and quality standards.
- Strong Communication and Leadership Skills
- IT competency
- High levels of Math and English
- Self-Motivation and Drive to Deliver
Personal Attributes
- Dynamic
- Innovative
- Reflective
- Confident
- Independent Thinker
- Caring & Compassionate
Benefits
- A competitive salary
- Commitment to ongoing training and career development
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays and birthday leave
- Online benefits and cashback rewards
- Cycle to work scheme
- SMART Pension option
- NMC fee paid
About us
Set within a safe and therapeutic environment, the Priory Hospital Dewsbury is a 32 bedded locked service, supporting two different service user groups:
- Hartley Ward focuses upon the active rehabilitation of men with mental health issues. The emphasis is upon stabilising mental health, reducing risks and enhancing independent living skills, with a view to reintegration into the community. This is a 16 bed ward.
- Jubilee Ward supports men with dementia, and behaviours that challenge. This is a 16 bed ward.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key Responsibilities:
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Oversee all clinical aspects of the hospital, ensuring the delivery of optimum care and achieving key performance indicators.
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Deputize for the Hospital Director in their absence, providing leadership across all operational and clinical functions.
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Lead and develop a team, including two ward managers, ensuring they are equipped to deliver high-quality care.
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Ensure compliance with statutory regulations and quality standards.
-
Support the development and execution of the hospital strategy.
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Play a significant role in staff leadership, development, and wellbeing.
Requirements:
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RMN (Registered Mental Health Nurse) qualification.
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Experience with mental health clients and in a secure setting.
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Proven track record of ensuring compliance with statutory regulations and delivering quality care.
-
Strong communication and leadership skills.
-
IT competency and proficiency in both Math and English.
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Self-motivation with a drive to deliver excellent clinical outcomes.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key Responsibilities:
-
Oversee all clinical aspects of the hospital, ensuring the delivery of optimum care and achieving key performance indicators.
-
Deputize for the Hospital Director in their absence, providing leadership across all operational and clinical functions.
-
Lead and develop a team, including two ward managers, ensuring they are equipped to deliver high-quality care.
-
Ensure compliance with statutory regulations and quality standards.
-
Support the development and execution of the hospital strategy.
-
Play a significant role in staff leadership, development, and wellbeing.
Requirements:
-
RMN (Registered Mental Health Nurse) qualification.
-
Experience with mental health clients and in a secure setting.
-
Proven track record of ensuring compliance with statutory regulations and delivering quality care.
-
Strong communication and leadership skills.
-
IT competency and proficiency in both Math and English.
-
Self-motivation with a drive to deliver excellent clinical outcomes.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience working in a mental health setting
Qualifications
Essential
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience working in a mental health setting
Qualifications
Essential
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).
Additional information
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).
