Director of Clinical Services

A respected independent mental health provider is seeking an experienced and motivated Director of Clinical Services (DoCS) to join their senior leadership team. This is a key leadership position within a specialist inpatient setting, responsible for overseeing the delivery and quality of all nursing and therapeutic services across the hospital. The successful candidate will take operational and clinical leadership responsibility for ensuring safe, effective, and person-centred care. This includes managing performance against key indicators, supporting staff development, and ensuring full compliance with regulatory and professional standards. The DoCS will work closely with the Hospital Director to contribute to the strategic direction and continuous improvement of the service. They will also be instrumental in building strong professional relationships with internal teams and external health and social care partners. Key Requirements: Registered with the NMC or HCPC Minimum of 2 years experience as a Ward Manager or equivalent in a mental health setting Proven experience managing clinical teams, service delivery, and budgets Strong understanding of statutory regulations, governance, and quality standards Demonstrated leadership, service improvement, and people management skills Ability to manage complex priorities and drive a culture of engagement and excellence This is a fantastic opportunity for a senior clinician with a passion for high-quality mental health care to step into a pivotal leadership role within a forward-thinking organisation. Eden Brown Synergy is an equal opportunities employer. Eden Brown Limited is a limited company registered in England and Wales with registered number (phone number removed). Our registered address is 5th floor 4 Coleman Street, London, EC2R 5AR, part of nGAGE Specialist Recruitment Limited T/A nGAGE Talent. Please consider the environment before printing this e-mail. This message is intended solely for the addressee and may contain confidential information. If you have received this message in error, please send it back to us, and immediately and permanently delete it. Do not use, copy or disclose the information contained in this message or in any attachment. We take reasonable precautions to ensure no viruses are present in this email but cannot accept responsibility for any loss or damage sustained as a result of computer viruses and the recipient must ensure that the email (and attachments) are virus free