About this role
Job summary Director of Clinical Services | Spire Nottingham Hospital | Tollerton | Permanent | Full Time | Executive Leadership Team
Spire Nottingham Hospital is seeking an experienced Director of Clinical Services to join our Executive Leadership Team on a permanent, full-time basis.
Main duties of the job Provide strategic clinical leadership, fostering a culture focused on patient safety, quality and outstanding outcomes. Partner with the Hospital Director, Executive Team and consultant body to deliver the hospital's clinical strategy and Annual Operating Plan. Lead the development and continuous improvement of clinical services, identifying opportunities for innovation and growth. Ensure excellence in clinical governance, regulatory compliance, infection prevention and information governance, acting as both Director of Infection Prevention and Control (DIPC) and Caldicott Guardian. Lead workforce planning, performance, engagement and professional development across clinical teams. Drive transformational change while balancing clinical priorities with operational performance and financial sustainability. Build strong relationships with consultants and key stakeholders, influencing at both executive and senior clinical level. Deputise for the Hospital Director when required.
About us Spire Healthcare is a leading independent healthcare group in the United Kingdom, running 38 hospitals and over 50 clinics across England, Wales and Scotland. It provides diagnostics, inpatient, day case and outpatient care, operates a network of private GPs and provides workplace health services to over 800 corporate clients. It also delivers a range of private and NHS mental health, musculoskeletal and dermatological services.
Job description Job responsibilities Director of Clinical Services | Spire Nottingham Hospital | Tollerton | Permanent | Full Time | Executive Leadership Team
Spire Nottingham Hospital is seeking an experienced Director of Clinical Services to join our Executive Leadership Team on a permanent, full-time basis.
Reporting to the Hospital Director, this senior leadership role is responsible for the strategic leadership, performance and development of clinical services across the hospital. Working closely with the Executive Team, consultants and clinical colleagues, you will help deliver the hospital's clinical strategy while ensuring the highest standards of patient safety, quality and governance.
Spire Nottingham is a well-established private hospital providing a broad range of clinical and diagnostic services. The hospital has a strong reputation for clinical excellence and is currently the only private hospital in Nottinghamshire rated Outstanding by the CQC.
We are seeking a credible and influential clinical leader who combines strong governance and operational expertise with commercial awareness. You'll be comfortable working at Executive and Consultant level, leading through change and driving service improvement in a dynamic healthcare environment.
This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in the future development of Spire Nottingham, leading high-performing teams and helping shape the delivery of outstanding patient care.
About the Role
As Director of Clinical Services, you will:
Provide strategic clinical leadership, fostering a culture focused on patient safety, quality and outstanding outcomes.Partner with the Hospital Director, Executive Team and consultant body to deliver the hospital's clinical strategy and Annual Operating Plan.Lead the development and continuous improvement of clinical services, identifying opportunities for innovation and growth.Ensure excellence in clinical governance, regulatory compliance, infection prevention and information governance, acting as both Director of Infection Prevention and Control (DIPC) and Caldicott Guardian.Lead workforce planning, performance, engagement and professional development across clinical teams.Drive transformational change while balancing clinical priorities with operational performance and financial sustainability.Build strong relationships with consultants and key stakeholders, influencing at both executive and senior clinical level.Deputise for the Hospital Director when required.
About You
We're looking for an influential senior clinical leader who combines clinical credibility with strategic and operational expertise.
You will be able to demonstrate: Current registration with an appropriate UK healthcare professional regulator such as the NMC, HCPC or GMC.Significant senior-level clinical leadership and management experience.A proven track record of delivering safe, high-quality, patient-centred services.Experience leading service development, transformation and organisational change.Strong stakeholder management skills, with the credibility to work effectively with consultants, senior clinicians and executive colleagues.Commercial awareness and an understanding of the relationship between clinical quality, operational performance and sustainability.A strategic mindset, with the ability to translate vision into action and develop high-performing teams.Degree-level qualification (desirable).
Most importantly, you'll be a leader who inspires confidence, brings people together and is passionate about delivering outstanding patient care.
Benefits:
We offer employees a competitive salary as well as a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to: 35 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidaysCompetitive salary & car allowancePrivate medical insuranceFree Bupa Wellness Screening Employer and employee contributory pension with flexible retirement options'Spire for you' reward platform - discount and cashback for over 100 retailersLife assurance
We commit to our employee's well-being through work life balance, on-going development, support and reward.
Our Values:
We are extremely proud of our heritage in private healthcare and of our values as an organisation: Driving clinical excellenceDoing the right thingCaring is our passion.Keeping it simpleDelivering on our promisesSucceeding and celebrating together
Interested?
For further information or a confidential discussion about this opportunity, please contact Maxine Cassidy at .
Closing Date: If we have received sufficient applications, we reserve the right to close this vacancy without further notice, so please submit your application as soon as possible.
Spire Healthcare are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture for all. Our people are our difference, it's their dedication, warmth and pursuit of excellence that sets Spire Healthcare apart.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
We're looking for an influential senior clinical leader who combines clinical credibility with strategic and operational expertise.
You will be able to demonstrate:
Current registration with an appropriate UK healthcare professional regulator such as the NMC, HCPC or GMC. Significant senior-level clinical leadership and management experience. A proven track record of delivering safe, high-quality, patient-centred services. Experience leading service development, transformation and organisational change. Strong stakeholder management skills, with the credibility to work effectively with consultants, senior clinicians and executive colleagues. Commercial awareness and an understanding of the relationship between clinical quality, operational performance and sustainability. A strategic mindset, with the ability to translate vision into action and develop high-performing teams. Degree-level qualification (desirable). Most importantly, you'll be a leader who inspire
Experience Essential
We're looking for an influential senior clinical leader who combines clinical credibility with strategic and operational expertise.
You will be able to demonstrate:
Current registration with an appropriate UK healthcare professional regulator such as the NMC, HCPC or GMC. Significant senior-level clinical leadership and management experience. A proven track record of delivering safe, high-quality, patient-centred services. Experience leading service development, transformation and organisational change. Strong stakeholder management skills, with the credibility to work effectively with consultants, senior clinicians and executive colleagues. Commercial awareness and an understanding of the relationship between clinical quality, operational performance and sustainability. A strategic mindset, with the ability to translate vision into action and develop high-performing teams. Degree-level qualification (desirable). Most importantly, you'll be a leader who inspire
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Employer details Employer name Spire Healthcare Ltd
Address Tollerton Lane
Nottingham
NG12 4GA
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.spirehealthcare.com/ (Opens in a new tab)