STRATEGIC CLINICAL LEADERSHIP

• Provide visible leadership to the clinical teams, supporting the clinicians, and working alongside the Medical Director to advise on clinical matters within the centre
• Lead the quality assurance agenda to ensure compliance with all regulatory, legal and professional standards required for achieving and maintaining CQC compliance
• Implement strategies that align with national healthcare and Welbeck guidelines that develop effective, efficient patient pathways

ROLE INFORMATION:

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Clinical Services Director to provide overall leadership and management to the clinical services within the centre. This position will play a pivotal role in overseeing a clinical team across our unique, private patient day-case centre and in the on-going development of our world class patient care. The Clinical Services Director will line manage the clinical teams at Welbeck and the Quality Assurance Manager, to ensure full compliance with healthcare regulatory compliance and implementation of the quality assurance and clinical governance standards. This role is line managed by the Centre Director but is supported by the Welbeck Group Chief Clinical Officer, Clinical Quality Team, Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) and the centre Medical Director.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

You will work predominantly Monday-Friday around the core hours of 9-6pm, however will need to be flexible to meet the needs of the centre which has extended opening hours and potential for weekend services. This position as Clinical Services Director is a senior leadership role, responsible for day-to-day oversight and ensuring the quality and safety of clinical service at the Welbeck centre. You will lead and implement the hospital’s clinical strategy, aligned with the Welbeck Clinical Strategy and Quality Assurance and Governance Strategy., and provide input into the centre’s overall business strategy. This role includes being the Safeguarding Lead and Caldicott Guardian with responsibilities for safeguarding training and engagement with the local authorities, and overseeing all Subject Access Requests (SARs). You will have responsibilities as part of the senior leadership team on partner development, service development and clinician practising privileges onboarding. You will be required to participate and report into the Clinical Specialist Boards, Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement Committee and Joint Venture Operating Board.