About this role
Job summary
What you'll bring
A commitment to high-quality evidence-based acute care, personal drive, enthusiasm, creativity, and resilience are essential. This role suits a senior clinical leader aiming for Deputy Head of Clinical Services (Deputy Matron).
You will assist the Head of Clinical Services (Matron) in driving excellence in safety and quality of care. The Deputy Head of Clinical Services will support daily operational management in line with best practices, requiring strong leadership and problem-solving skills. Effective communication is crucial for influencing and challenging practices at all levels.
You will help implement meaningful changes to patient pathways and ensure they are integrated into the service. Acting as a lead for all specialties, you will provide expert advice to nursing staff and multidisciplinary teams, taking on the Head of Clinical Services' duties in their absence. A broad knowledge base is needed for quality governance, incident management, and data analysis.
The Deputy HOCS will handle data reports, incident reporting, and support the Head of Clinical Services with clinical governance and ICB report requirements. Primarily based at Stourside Hospital, you will provide on-site leadership and clinical assurance.
Main duties of the job
What you'll bring
A commitment to high-quality evidence-based acute care, personal drive, enthusiasm, creativity, and resilience are essential. This role suits a senior clinical leader aiming for Deputy Head of Clinical Services (Deputy Matron).
You will assist the Head of Clinical Services (Matron) in driving excellence in safety and quality of care. The Deputy Head of Clinical Services will support daily operational management in line with best practices, requiring strong leadership and problem-solving skills. Effective communication is crucial for influencing and challenging practices at all levels.
You will help implement meaningful changes to patient pathways and ensure they are integrated into the service. Acting as a lead for all specialties, you will provide expert advice to nursing staff and multidisciplinary teams, taking on the Head of Clinical Services' duties in their absence. A broad knowledge base is needed for quality governance, incident management, and data analysis.
The Deputy HOCS will handle data reports, incident reporting, and support the Head of Clinical Services with clinical governance and ICB report requirements. Primarily based at Stourside Hospital, you will provide on-site leadership and clinical assurance.
About us Ramsay Health Care offers high-quality private healthcare across Australia, the UK and Europe. With a reputation built on "People Caring for People," we are committed to advancing medical excellence and providing outstanding patient experiences. Every year, millions of patients put their trust in Ramsay, confident in our ability to deliver exceptional care with outstanding clinical outcomes.
Job description Job responsibilities
The role
A commitment to high-quality evidence-based acute care, personal drive, enthusiasm, creativity, and resilience are essential. This role suits a senior clinical leader aiming for Deputy Head of Clinical Services (Deputy Matron).
You will assist the Head of Clinical Services (Matron) in driving excellence in safety and quality of care. The Deputy Head of Clinical Services will support daily operational management in line with best practices, requiring strong leadership and problem-solving skills. Effective communication is crucial for influencing and challenging practices at all levels.
You will help implement meaningful changes to patient pathways and ensure they are integrated into the service. Acting as a lead for all specialties, you will provide expert advice to nursing staff and multidisciplinary teams, taking on the Head of Clinical Services' duties in their absence. A broad knowledge base is needed for quality governance, incident management, and data analysis.
The Deputy HOCS will handle data reports, incident reporting, and support the Head of Clinical Services with clinical governance and ICB report requirements. Primarily based at Stourside Hospital, you will provide on-site leadership and clinical assurance.
What you'll bring with you:
oProfessional clinical registration with no restrictions
oAcademic and analytical in report writing
oExperience managing clinical departments
oInnovation in clinical practice
oPolicy development
oDeveloping clinical audit programmes
oSelf-directed, decision-making, idea generation
oUnderstanding of research and clinical effectiveness
oInterpersonal skills in conflict management
oAbility to lead a positive culture through compassionate leadership
oCommitment to developing clinical practice of others
oExcellent communication and influencing skills
oWork well in the Senior Clinical Team
Why Join us?
Health, Wellbeing & Financial
Private medical cover (option to add family), discounted Bupa dental, life assurance (3x salary), private pension with up to 5% employer match, and Employee Assistance Programme.
Work-Life Balance
25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, option to buy/sell leave, flexible working where possible, enhanced family leave, and volunteer leave.
Career Development
Ongoing training and development through the Ramsay Academy, plus colleague recognition programmes.
Lifestyle Benefits
Employee discounts platform, Cycle2Work scheme, subsidised staff restaurant and free on-site parking where available.
Person Specification
Relevant Membership to Affiliated Body Essential
Clinical Registration
Desirable
Clinical Registration
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name Ramsay Health Care UK Operations Limited
Address Stourbridge, United Kingdom
Stourbridge
England
DY81AD
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.ramsayhealth.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)