Head of Clinical Services

at  Ramsay Health Care

Job Description
Head of Clinical Services
West Midlands Hospital
We are looking for a Head of Clinical Services to join the team at West Midlands Hospital 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 Director 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 and Ramsay Health Care as a whole. 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
• NMC or HCPC Registered
• 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:

• Access to the Ramsay Academy – genuine opportunities to grow, develop and specialise in your career
• Contributory pension scheme
• 25 days’ annual leave plus 8 bank holidays plus the opportunity to buy/sell more
• Flexible shift options
• Private Healthcare and Life Assurance
• Free offsite parking and a subsidised staff restaurant
• Free uniform
• Access to our employee Discount Programme
• Wellbeing centre and access to 24/7 employee assistance line for free advice
• Free DBS checking
• Long service, Employee recognition and appreciation awards

About Us:
West Midlands Hospital is one of the West Midland’s leading private hospitals set in 3.5 acres of pleasant grounds at Colman Hill, Halesowen, ten miles from Birmingham City Centre. Operating since 1988 the hospital has 29 private bedrooms, all with en-suite facilities.
By investing in advanced medical technology, the hospital offers a wide range of treatments and services. We have two theatres one with Lamina flow, and cover a wide range of surgical specialities; these include Orthopaedics, General surgery, Gynaecology, ENT, Ophthalmology, Cosmetic and urology. We also have a separate endoscopy suite.
In September 2020, we opened a designated off-site ambulatory care unit with an operating theatre and two recovery bays, located less than 5 miles from the West Midlands hospital to enable us to offer more services to our patients.
Ramsay Health Care UK is a well-established global hospital group with over 50 years’ experience. It is well respected within the healthcare industry and is one of the leading providers of independent hospital services in England.
We love people with a positive, “can do” attitude who want to make a difference in their work. “Our employees are Ramsay.” The skills and commitment of our employees forms the basis for our success.
“The Ramsay Way” culture recognises that people – staff and doctors – are Ramsay Health Care’s most important asset and this has been key to our ongoing success.
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.
We 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

Please refer the Job description for details