Are you currently an Associate Director of Clinical Services or are you ready to take the next step to become one?
How would you like to progress your career to the next level with one of the UK's largest Healthcare providers?
Our client in North London is looking for an Associate Director of Clinical Services to help manage their amazing facilities. Equipped with 40 beds and with all rooms offering the privacy and comfort of en-suite facilities, television, and telephone. It is clear to see why they have a 98.6% approval rating with patients. The hospital has 3 operating theatres, including an endoscopy suite, X-ray theatre and minor operations and enhanced recovery. This allows for a wide range of procedures.
Responsibilities
· Working within a flagship hospital responsible for providing clinical direction and professional leadership to the Clinical Services teams.
· Working with the Director of Clinical Services to support the initiatives of the hospital, driving a culture of safety, clinical effectives and continued improvement for the patient experience.
· The role is responsible for development, motivation and performance of all Clinical Services staff, ensuring the achievement of regulator (CQC,HIS,HIW) standards as required
· To work professionally within the Professional Practice framework of the relevant registering authority and maintain professional standards across the teams in accordance with the clinical Codes of Professional Conduct.
· Manage the consistent delivery of excellent service in all aspects of the patient experience, and install a culture of high customer service throughout the clinical teams.
· Assist Director of Clinical Services to develop systems to ensure that care is delivered on a total patient care basis, providing continuity of care through Team Leaders and CSMs.
· Ensure strong levels of staff engagement, providing visible leadership and direction. Monitor and drive improvements on clinical indicators for Clinical Services.
Requirements
· Evidence of relevant professional development, both clinically, managerially, preferably evidenced by certification
· Registered Nurse Level 1 or Allied Health professional with valid professional registration.
· Up-to-date knowledge in area of practice.
· Well-developed knowledge of professional Code of Accountability.
· Maths, English GCSE at grades A to C or equivalent functional skills level 2 evidence.
· Proficient in the use of a PC, use of software and systems. Recruitment and selection skills.
· Extensive experience working in an acute hospital setting in a Senior Clinician post or equivalent.
· Previous experience within a Clinical Managerial role.
· Experience of customer care, including interacting with challenging customers and situations
· Experience of leading multiple clinical departments/ services in acute hospital.
· Successful implementation of quality activities including clinical audit
· Active participation in regulatory inspections resulting in positive reports including preparation and effective involvement of staff
· Significant experience in rostering staff in line with available guidelines to provide safe and effective care.
· Desirable Pre Operative assessment /Oncology experience.
· ADCS role will be responsible for Wards, Oncology, Children & Young People and Pre assessment
· Good CQC regulatory awareness with previous CQC inspection experience desirable
Benefits
· Free parking!
· 25 days holiday per year + bank holidays, increasing to 30 days with service
· Private Pension Scheme
· Private Healthcare Scheme for treatment at their hospitals, covering pre-existing medical conditions
· Friends & Family Hospital Discounts
· Family Friendly policies, including enhanced Maternity, Paternity & Adoption pay Non contributory life insurance
· Staff engagement hub with access to discounts and extensive rewards and voluntary benefits
· Access to resources, tools and services to support your wellbeing
· Employee recognition programmes
· Industry leading training and development opportunities