Interim Contract and Permanent Appointments available Director of Clinical Services £Sector Leading Remuneration Package Spire's journey so far… Spire Healthcare was founded from the acquisition and rebranding of 25 Bupa hospitals in 2007.
Substantial on-going capital investment in our infrastructure has led to our current standing as a FTSE 250 business, the largest independent healthcare provider (in terms of revenue), combined with sector leading governance standards and regulator inspection ratings - Caring is our passion.
We provide outstanding personalised care from 38 hospitals and more than 30 clinics, medical centres and consulting rooms across England, Wales and Scotland.
We work closely with more than 8,760 distinguished consultants providing personalised care to more than 926,000 patients annually and through our work throughout the pandemic particularly, Spire is a a trusted partner of the NHS.
As a group, Spire Healthcare was announced as winner of the 'Best Workplace for Learning and Development - Over 1,500 Nursing Staff category' at the Nursing Times Workforce Summit & Awards 2021.
The award recognised the introduction of a whole range of learning and development initiatives for clinical and non-clinical colleagues, including Spire's new nurse apprenticeship programme in 2023.
Setting the precedence… What sets Spire apart is our people, who are firmly committed to our 'Purpose', which is to make a positive difference to people's lives through outstanding personalised care.
Everyone at Spire is aligned to this Purpose, which has enabled a culture of respect, inclusion and collaboration across the business to prosper.
This has led Spire to achieve sector leading inspection ratings underpinned by a safe, patient focussed working environment.
Today, 98% of our hospitals are rated 'Good' or 'Outstanding' by Regulators and we are on track to achieve 100% during this year.
Can you make a positive difference… Following a series of internal moves, promotions and planned maternity leave, we are searching to appoint to several Director of Clinical Services roles nationally as well as within Central Region (East & West Midlands).
In the role of Director of Clinical Services, you would join a an established Hospital team of friendly and dedicated staff, you will feel straight at home and immediately notice that you can focus on what's important; providing outstanding care for every patient.
You have the opportunity to build on the achievements of the Team, whilst making your mark on future proofing clinical leadership and care quality for all of our patients.
Key aspects of this exciting and important role include: Deputising for the Hospital Director as required.
Promoting a patient focused, efficient, quality service for the continuing success of Spire Healthcare.
Leading and implementing the hospital's clinical strategy, supporting and contributing to the hospital's overall business strategy, consistent with corporate direction.
Developing a working environment and culture that actively improves health, safety and security.
Forming strategies and policies for service improvement within an evolving corporate agenda, whilst ensuring focus on business results; maintaining the balance between quality healthcare delivery and sound financial performance.
Setting and maintaining clinical practice standards within our Governance and Regulatory framework.
Working in partnership with the Hospital Director and consultants to achieve the Hospital's Annual Operating Plan that delivers the hospital's clinical strategy.
Acting as Caldicott Guardian in respect of confidentiality and data protection, safeguard and govern uses of patient information within the hospital.
Acting as the Director of Infection Prevention and Control for the hospital (DIPC).
Interested?
Ideally, offering proven experience of operating successfully in a similar role within the healthcare provider sector you are skilled and: Competent across a range of clinical, management and leadership skills, supported by professional and clinical knowledge acquired through state registration and further education and development.
Registered with an appropriate Health Professional Regulator (e.g.
NMC/HCPC/GPC).
Demonstrate post registration, continual professional development in management and clinically related and relevant subjects.
We firmly believe that it is our people that make the business successful and everyone should have the opportunity to work in a motivated team, free from discrimination on any grounds.
We therefore, are keen to receive and review applications from all candidates of under-represented groups who feel they offer the requisite skills.
If you feel you could apply your experience to this demanding role where you can positively impact our Patients' lives, we want to talk to you.
For more information, contact Simon Potts, Talent Acquisition Director; E ******