Director of Clinical Services - Brand New State-of-the-Art Hospital
£80,000 DOE + Competitive Company Benefits

Oxford

Full-Time/ Permanent

Want to be a key part in the opening and success of a BRAND NEW and state of the art hospital?

Would you like to be able to build your own team from the ground up

Interested in developing your own department policies and procedures?

Compass Associates are proud to have exclusively partnered with Welbeck Health Partners for the opening of their brand-new hospital, boasting 12 specialties equipped with the latest technology and world-renowned consultants dedicated to delivering the best patient experience.

Capitalising on the success of their London flagship hospital, their new site will offer a wide range of medical diagnostic and same-day minimally invasive services, including heart health, lung health, digestive health, ENT, endoscopy, and neurology.

This is a very exciting opportunity for an individual who wants to help to shape a growing, but established healthcare organisation.

Welbeck Health Partners was founded by leading healthcare specialists from the UK and USA who shared a clear vision: to deliver better care and redefine what a healthcare organisation can be.

Welbeck's unique partnership model empowers clinicians to share in the success of the group while fostering a collaborative environment. It provides a framework for consistent patient pathways, quality assurance across partners, and smooth cross-referrals between specialties.

Joining Welbeck means becoming part of a growing network of high-quality clinics and world-leading healthcare professionals. Welbeck are committed to creating a supportive, values-driven environment where their people can thrive. The company invests in its people, providing ongoing professional development, clear career progression, and the resources needed to excel.

If you're looking to be part of a purpose-led organisation that is shaping the future of healthcare while fostering a culture of respect, teamwork, and shared success, we'd love to hear from you.

What is in it for you?

*Generous Annual Bonus Scheme*

Paid for park and ride

Great work-life balance

Professional registration paid for annually

Personal Development Plan

27 Days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays

Private Medical Insurance

Eye Care

Annual Flu Vaccines

Private Pension

Season Ticket Loan / Cycle to Work Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

AND a range of policies supporting health and wellbeing

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Clinical Services Director to provide overall leadership and management to the clinical services within the centre. This position will play a pivotal role in overseeing a clinical team across our unique, private patient day-case centre and in the on-going development of our world class patient care. The Clinical Services Director will line manage the clinical teams at Welbeck and the Quality Assurance Manager, to ensure full compliance with healthcare regulatory compliance and implementation of the quality assurance and clinical governance standards. This role is line managed by the Centre Director but is supported by the Welbeck Group Chief Clinical Officer, Clinical Quality Team, Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) and the centre Medical Director.

Responsibilities:

* You will work predominantly Monday-Friday around the core hours of 9-6pm, however will need to be flexible to meet the needs of the centre which has extended opening hours and potential for weekend services.

* This position as Clinical Services Director is a senior leadership role, responsible for day-to-day oversight and ensuring the quality and safety of clinical service at the Welbeck centre.

* You will lead and implement the hospital's clinical strategy, aligned with the Welbeck Clinical Strategy and Quality Assurance and Governance Strategy, and provide input into the centre's overall business strategy.

* This role includes being the Safeguarding Lead and Caldicott Guardian with responsibilities for safeguarding training and engagement with the local authorities, and overseeing all Subject Access Requests (SARs).

* You will have responsibilities as part of the senior leadership team on partner development, service development and clinician practising privileges onboarding.

* You will be required to participate and report into the Clinical Specialist Boards, Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement Committee and Joint Venture Operating Board

What can you bring?

* Registered nurse or equivalent healthcare professional with a valid NMC or HCPC registration

* Extensive experience in managing a senior team of clinical professionals in either the NHS or private setting

* Strong clinical knowledge in a healthcare setting, ideally with surgical experience

* Have risk management, governance and patient safety and quality experience

* Have experience of CQC inspections and / or readiness

* Be able to utilise your leadership skills to demonstrate and implement clinical best practice

* Be willing and clinically able to undertake clinical duties as and when required

Recommendations

We're currently recruiting for a variety of management, clinical, and non-clinical roles across Oxford and Cambridge if this role isn't for you, but you would be interested in exploring roles feel free to share your details.

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