Deputy Director of Clinical Services at Spire Healthcare Group plc

St Albans, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

19 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

21 Mar, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Clinical Leadership, Strategic Influence, Patient-Centred Care, Service Development, Innovation, Continuous Improvement, Managerial Leadership, Evidence-Based Practices, Patient Safety, Regulatory Excellence, Strategic Initiatives, Risk Management, KPI Achievement, NMC Registration, HCPC Registration, Clinical Expertise

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Deputy Director of Clinical Services | Leadership | Harpenden | Private Hospital | Strategic Influence Spire Harpenden Hospital is seeking an inspiring Deputy Director of Clinical Services to join our progressive leadership team. This is a standout opportunity for an experienced clinical leader who is passionate about driving excellence, shaping clinical strategy, and influencing patient‑centred care at one of Hertfordshire’s leading private hospitals. Located in beautiful Harpenden and proudly the largest employer in the area, we deliver first‑class private healthcare to patients from London and the northern Home Counties. With five state‑of‑the‑art operating theatres, modern inpatient and day case wards, and specialisms ranging from orthopaedics and plastics to gynaecology and general surgery, our hospital offers an exceptional environment to elevate your leadership career. Why Join Us? * Work within a hospital renowned for clinical quality, safety, and outstanding patient experience * Lead passionate, high-performing teams in a supportive and collaborative environment * Influence service development, innovation, and continuous improvement at hospital-wide level * Be part of an organisation dedicated to empowering leaders to shape the future of healthcare The Role – What You’ll Lead As the Deputy Director of Clinical Services, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring consistent, high-quality patient care across multiple clinical areas. You will: * Provide exceptional clinical and managerial leadership to a range of teams * Ensure safe, effective, and person‑centred care delivery * Drive innovation by introducing and embedding evidence‑based clinical practices * Champion continuous development, patient safety, and regulatory excellence * Partner closely with the Hospital Director and Director of Clinical Services, supporting strategic initiatives and service growth This role is full time 37.5 hours per week and requires on site presence 5 days a week. What We’re Looking For We’re seeking a confident, forward-thinking clinical leader who thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and brings: * A proven track record of leading complex clinical teams to excellence * Strong working relationships with regulators and a solid understanding of regulatory standards * Experience in managing incidents, risks, and adverse events with integrity and transparency * The ability to meet financial, operational, and quality KPIs * NMC or HCPC registration * Substantial post‑registration professional development in relevant clinical subjects * A robust blend of clinical expertise, management capability, and strategic leadership * Degree or Master’s-level education in a clinical or leadership field * Senior clinical management experience (highly desirable) Benefits We offer employees a competitive salary as well as a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to: * 35 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays * Employer and employee contributory pension with flexible retirement options * ‘Spire for you’ reward platform - discount and cashback for over 1000 retailers * Free Bupa wellness screening * Private medical insurance * Life assurance We commit to our employees well-being through work life balance, on-going development, support and reward. Spire Healthcare is a leading independent hospital group in the United Kingdom and the largest in terms of revenue. From 38 hospitals and 50 clinics across England, Wales and Scotland, Spire Healthcare provides diagnostics, inpatient, day case and outpatient care. For us, it's more than just treating patients; it's about looking after people. Closing date: In order to streamline our recruitment process, we reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once we have received a sufficient number of applications

Responsibilities

The Deputy Director of Clinical Services will provide exceptional clinical and managerial leadership across multiple clinical areas to ensure consistent, high-quality patient care delivery. This role involves driving innovation through evidence-based practices, championing patient safety, and partnering with senior leadership on strategic initiatives and service growth.