About this role
Job summary
Located in Meriden, Warwickshire, Priory Hospital Solihull is a 31-bedded hospital supporting the NHS by offering level 2 rehabilitation services for males.
Main duties of the job
You will be part of a compassionate team who are committed to our patients wellbeing. We take a personalised approach, using proven therapies to help people move forward with confidence and build a healthier, more fulfilling future. You will play a key part in their recovery, assisting qualified staff with the assessment and implementation of individual patient care plans, undertaking routine tasks and activities as directed or delegated to facilitate wellbeing, dignity and treatment of patients
The DoCS play a key part in developing and delivering the h strategy, providing operational and clinical leadership to the team.Ensures delivery of the highest level of clinical and therapeutic care together with ensuring compliance with statutory regulations and current legislation, meeting quality standards and delivering against quality performance indicators.Provides leadership, organisation and co-ordination to ensure effective clinical governance.Facilitating and supporting the implementation and maintenance of the overall site Governance. Working with wards, departments to facilitate the delivery of the Governance agenda and embed learning, evidence based practice and improvement in patient care. Providing professional advice on quality governance issues to all staff at site, promoting high standards of care and development of clinical practice.
About us
Priory is the UKs leading independent provider of mental health and adult social care. With 12,000 colleagues and a network of 270 services, we support over 24,000 people each year to live their lives as fully and independently as possible. We treat more than 70 conditions including depression, anxiety, eating disorders and childrens mental health and provide residential and supported living care for autistic adults, people with a learning disability, PraderWilli Syndrome, brain injuries and older people.
We are an equal opportunities employer committed to providing an inclusive, accessible recruitment process. Learn more about the accessibility support we offer here.
All roles are subject to a successful disclosure at an appropriate level from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), Access NI or Disclosure Scotland. Priory will cover the cost of a DBS check.
Job description Job responsibilities
Priory Hospital Solihull is looking to recruit a Director of Clinical Services to join the team. This is a full-time role of 37.5 hours a week.
Person Specification
Requirements Essential
The ideal candidate will be registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council or Health and Care Professions Council and hold a recognised post-registration qualification, along with full membership or accreditation of a relevant professional body and evidence of continuous professional development. They will have a detailed understanding of statutory regulations and demonstrate a strong passion for delivering high-quality care and driving continuous improvement. Proven leadership and decision-making skills are essential, alongside a forward-thinking, proactive, and creative approach. Candidates should have experience working within a related environment. Excellent verbal and non-verbal communication skills are required, with an awareness of the impact of communication on different audiences and the ability to adapt communication style depending on the situation and message.
This position is a leadership role at Priory and during the interview process we will be assessing candidates against our leadership behaviours. These are a set of ten values driven behaviours that define great leadership at Priory. They are integral to driving a positive high performing culture where we strive to deliver the best care and outcomes for the people we support. You can find out more about our interview approach and our leadership behaviours here.
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 Priory Healthcare
Address Priory Hospital Solihull
Showell Lane
Meriden
Warwickshire
CV7 7HZ
Employer's website https://jobs.priorygroup.com/why-join-us/ (Opens in a new tab)