Job overview The Clinical Director will be accountable to the Divisional Director for the operational performance of the Clinical Directorate. This is a key operational role within the Division and the post holder will lead the Clinical Directorate and will be accountable for ensuring services are patient focused and for achieving national and local targets and standards. Main duties of the job The post holder will provide visible leadership to all staff within the Clinical Directorate and support the Divisional Director in delivering the strategic plan for the Division. The post holder will work with the Divisional Director to ensure the Clinical Directorate meets its requiredobjectives. The Clinical Director will lead a Directorate triumvirate comprising the CD, Directorate Manager (DM) and Directorate Matrons. The post will be further supported by a Deputy Clinical Director. This team will deliver on the Directorate priorities in conjunction with respective Clinical Leads, Service Managers, Nursing, Administration, and Allied Health Professional colleagues. The post holder will work with the Divisional Medical Director and Deputy Divisional Medical Director to help deliver high quality patient care and a strong culture of safety, quality improvement and Clinical Governance with the Directorate. The Clinical Director is responsible and accountable to the Divisional Director for managing the clinical, operational, and financial performance of the Clinical Directorate. The Clinical Director will be responsible for delivering excellent performance against key quality standards and targets and for taking corrective action when required. Working for our organisation Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and Trust comprises four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury. Our values, standards and behaviours define the quality of clinical care we offer and the professional relationships we make with our patients, colleagues and the wider community. We call this Delivering Compassionate Excellence and its focus is on our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence. These values put patients at the heart of what we do and underpin the quality healthcare we would like for ourselves or a member of our family. Watch how we set out to deliver compassionate excellence via the .
Clinical Director - Maternity employer: Oxford University Hospitals
Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises employee well-being and professional development. With flexible working arrangements and opportunities for career growth within a renowned healthcare setting, you will be part of a dedicated team committed to delivering high-quality patient care in the vibrant city of Oxford.
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