Deputy Head of Clinical Services

Job Advert Deputy Head of Clinical Services Fitzwilliam, Thorpe Wood & Boston West Hospitals Fitzwilliam Hospital is an established five-theatre site in Peterborough offering in-patient, day-case, physiotherapy and diagnostic services. A new exciting opportunity has arisen for a deputy head of clinical services due to an expansion in the form of third additional site at Thrope Wood in Peterborough. The new, purpose built site with two theatres will open its doors to day case, diagnostics and out-patient in 2027.

In Boston, Lincolnshire an established two theatre day case offers day case and out-patient services. Joining us as a deputy head of clinical service you will form part of an existing team that oversee services across these locations. All three hospitals are part of Ramsay, a leading global private healthcare provider established in 1964, with hundreds of facilities across eight countries.

We are seeking an individual committed to excellent patient outcomes and efficient patient pathways. Reporting to the Head of Clinical Services, you will work alongside an existing Deputy Head of Clinical Services, sharing a broad range of responsibilities and supporting Heads of Department. What you'll bring with you You will be committed to high-quality, evidence-based acute care and bring the drive, creativity and resilience needed to support continuous improvement.

Working closely with the Head of Clinical Services, you will help sustain high standards of patient safety, care and service quality. As Deputy Head of Clinical Services, you will support Heads of Department in the day-to-day operational management of clinical services, ensuring safe, effective delivery in line with best practice. You will be a confident senior clinical leader who can solve problems, provide clear direction and step into clinical practice when required.

Strong communication skills are essential, enabling you to influence others and constructively challenge practice at all levels. You will lead and embed improvements to patient pathways across specialties, provide expert advice to nursing staff and multidisciplinary teams, and deputise for the Head of Clinical Services when required. Broad knowledge and experience of quality governance, incident management, data analysis and resulting actions are essential.

· Unrestricted professional clinical registration
· Strong academic and analytical report-writing skills
· Previous experience of line managing clinical departments
· Experience of innovation in clinical practice and policy development
· Experience of completing and developing clinical audit programmes
· Ability to work independently, stay self-motivated, make decisions and generate ideas
· Strong understanding of research and development, clinical effectiveness and evidence-based care
· Ability to manage change and challenge poor performance and practice
· Strong conflict-management and interpersonal skills
· Ability to foster a positive culture through compassionate leadership
· Commitment to developing the clinical practice of others
· Excellent communication, negotiation and influencing skills Benefits
· 25 days' leave plus bank holidays
· Buy and sell flexible leave options
· Private pension, with Ramsay matching up to 5% after a qualifying period
· Flexible shift patterns where possible
· Enhanced competitive parental leave policies
· Private healthcare for you and your dependants, including an online GP
· Life assurance (death in service)
· Free training and development through the Academy
· Free on-site parking
· Subsidised staff restaurant
· Blue Light Card Scheme
· Long-service, employee recognition and appreciation awards

About us Thorpe Wood will open to patients in 2027, joining Ramsay Health…