Job Description
Head of Clinical Services
The Westbourne Centre
We have a fantastic opportunity for a Head of Clinical Services to join the team at the Westbourne Centre in Birmingham. An integral part of the team who is committed to delivering the highest quality clinical outcomes in a supported environment, where you will be valued for your skills and expertise. You will work in close partnership with the Hospital Manager and be part of the Senior Leadership Team. Providing strong leadership, direction and operational management to support and meet the business and workforce objectives of the hospital. Commitment to the development of high quality evidence based acute care, combined with personal drive, enthusiasm, creativity and resilience.
What you will bring with you:
• A strong clinical background in acute surgical/medical care
• Professional clinical registration with no restrictions - such as NMC, HCPC or GPhC
• Significant exposure in a senior clinical role to external stakeholders such as Consultants and the health care community
• Experience of working in a surgical environment
• Experience in clinical governance, development and administration of budgets, management reports and supply contracts
• The ability to provide effective monitoring and management of resources needed to sustain agreed activity levels
• Experienced in leading clinically based projects
• The ability to develop effective working relationships with key stakeholders e.g. Integrated Care Systems, General Practitioners, Consultants and Suppliers
• A proven track record of leadership and be able to manage a team, ensuring that the Hospital complies with CQC requirements.
• A Comprehensive understanding of relevant legal and professional care/practice standards
• The competence to provide effective monitoring and management of the clinical services
• Excellent communication and rapport building skills
• The ability to make decisions and use your initiative
• Passion to deliver outstanding care in a rewarding environment
• A flexible and positive attitude
In return for your professionalism and commitment we offer the following competitive benefits:
About Us:
The Westbourne Centre , established in 2009 in Edgbaston, is a leading private day-case hospital and clinic specializing in consultant-led care for private, insured, and NHS patients . It is a joint venture, part of Ramsay Health Care UK, featuring state-of-the-art facilities for cosmetic and oral surgery. As well as our core services, we also provide ophthalmic surgery, general surgery, orthopaedic surgery for feet and hand conditions as well as dermatology services.
All offers of employment in respect of this appointment will be subject to receipt of a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure Certificate from the Disclosure and Barring Service.
The Westbourne Centre are committed to quality, equality and opportunity for all.
We care.
It's more than what we do, it's who we are. Everything we do is about striving to deliver the best care. And it's a belief that's as true today as it was when we welcomed our first patients in 1964.
"The Ramsay Way" culture recognises that our people are our most important asset and this has been key to our ongoing success.
We are proud to support the UK's Armed Forces and Reservists and have already achieved the Silver Award as part of the MOD's Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme. The scheme recognises employers who actively support Defence while encouraging other organisations to adopt the same behaviours in their workplace. As a company we are committed to supporting the wider Armed Forces community and this includes our staff as well as our patients.
We are committed to equality of opportunity for all. This position is subject to background and DBS checks.
