Deputy head of clinical services at Fitzwilliam Hospital, part of Ramsay Health Care UK Operations, sharing oversight of clinical operations across the group's sites. The core work is supporting the operational management of clinical services, improving patient pathways, advising nursing teams and deputising for the Head of Clinical Services. The post is linked to a third site opening in 2027 at Thorpe Wood, with two theatres for day case, diagnostics and out-patient work. Unrestricted professional clinical registration and experience managing clinical departments are required.
What the job involves
- Support operational management of clinical services, ensuring safe and effective delivery
- Lead improvements to patient pathways
- Advise nursing staff and clinical teams
- Deputise for the Head of Clinical Services when needed
- Share responsibilities with the Deputy Head and support Heads of Department
- Oversee clinical operations across the group's sites, including the new Thorpe Wood site
- Provide clinical direction and solve problems
- Influence and challenge clinical practice
- Help sustain high standards of patient safety and service quality
- Lead continuous improvement in clinical services
What’s required
Registration & licences
- Unrestricted professional clinical registration
Experience
- Experience managing clinical departments
- Experience with clinical audit programmes
Skills & knowledge
- Knowledge of quality governance
- Knowledge of incident management
- Data analysis skills
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong report-writing skills
- Ability to work independently and manage change
Other
- Commitment to high-quality, evidence‑based acute care
- Commitment to developing others
- Drive, creativity and resilience for continuous improvement
Nice to have
- Clinical registration
- Innovation in clinical practice
What’s offered
- Private medical cover, with option to add family
- Discounted Bupa dental cover
- Life assurance at 3x salary and Employee Assistance Programme
- Private pension with up to 5% employer match
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, with option to buy or sell leave
- Flexible working where possible, enhanced family leave and volunteer leave
- Ramsay Academy training and development, plus colleague recognition programmes
- Employee discounts, Cycle2Work, subsidised staff restaurant and free on-site parking where available
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Deputy Head of Clinical Services in Macclesfield employer: The Methodist Church in Britain
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