Head of Clinical Services

Overview

Head of Clinical Services – The Westbourne Centre, Birmingham

The Westbourne Centre is a leading private day-case hospital and clinic specializing in consultant-led care for private, insured, and NHS patients. It is part of Ramsay Health Care UK, and provides state-of-the-art facilities for cosmetic and oral surgery, ophthalmic surgery, general surgery, orthopaedic surgery for feet and hands, and dermatology services. The role is an integral part of the Senior Leadership Team, partnering with the Hospital Manager to provide strong leadership, direction and operational management to support business and workforce objectives while delivering high-quality evidence-based acute care.

Provide leadership, direction and operational management to support and meet the hospital’s business and workforce objectives.

Commit to developing high-quality evidence-based acute care and sustain a supportive environment for staff and patients.

• A strong clinical background in acute surgical/medical care
• NMC 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 ability to manage a team, ensuring 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

• 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
• Private Healthcare and Life Assurance
• Free parking
• Free uniform
• Access to our employee Discount Programme
• Access to 24/7 employee assistance line for free advice
• Free DBS checking
• Long service, Employee recognition and appreciation awards

The Westbourne Centre, established in 2009 in Edgbaston, is a leading private day-case hospital and clinic specializing in consultant-led care for private, insured, and NHS patients. It is a joint venture, part of Ramsay Health Care UK, featuring state-of-the-art facilities for cosmetic and oral surgery. It also provides ophthalmic surgery, general surgery, orthopaedic surgery for feet and hand conditions, and dermatology services.

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.

The Westbourne Centre is 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. 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 achieved the Silver Award as part of the MOD Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme. 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.