Head of Clinical Services

Position: Head of Clinical Services- Fixed term 9months
Whether you're an experienced Nurse, Ward Manager or Head of Department looking to take the next step in your leadership career, the Head of Clinical Services role at The Dean Neurological Centre could be the perfect opportunity.
As an experienced Nurse from the NHS or private sector, you will provide strong, professionally accountable clinical leadership to The Dean Neurological Centre. You'll drive best practice, ensure a robust clinical governance framework is consistently applied, and champion high standards in line with company policy and employment legislation.
In this pivotal role, you will work to improve the delivery of clinical quality monitoring outcomes, strengthen clinical systems, and help build a learning culture that supports continuous improvement across the service. Collaboration will be key as you work closely with colleagues, qualified staff and managers to enhance practice and patient experience.
As Head of Clinical Services, you will also provide clear clinical direction and strong operational management to support the business and workforce objectives of both The Dean and Elysium Healthcare. As a member of the Senior Leadership Team, you will play a central role in shaping service performance and will deputise for the Service Director when required.
This role is offered as a  9-month fixed-term contract .
Your responsibilities will include:
Responsible for providing clinical direction and strong, professional leadership to all clinical staff
including nursing, allied health professionals and medical staff either directly employed or
working under service level agreements and in line with Elysium policy and national clinical
guidance.
Lead the clinical services to deliver a high level of clinical governance, safe and effective resident
care and identify and reduce clinical risk. Using resident outcomes and utilising the audit of
resident feedback, continually examine opportunities for clinical performance improvement,
risk management and champion a culture of continuous quality improvement related to clinical
activity.
Support the Service Director with Business Development/annual contracting, with a focus on
safe delivery of care.
Assist with the strategic direction of the facility and form strong internal and external
stakeholder links to successfully deliver the strategic aims.
Fulfil the role of being the Infection Control ensuring compliance with Infection Control
Policies and Procedures throughout the site. Ensure that IPC governance processes are
followed through local Infection Prevention and Control Committee and representation at
other appropriate meetings.
Effectively review and manage clinical incidents and investigation (including PSIRF) in line
with Elysium policy and delivery of a clinical service which meets the
The regular and timely delivery of reports such as, and not limited to, the monthly governance
report and any company wide reporting requirements.
Responsible for the chairing of key meetings groups/committees and deputising as chair in the
Directors absence e.g. Clinical Governance, Heads of Department etc.
Act as the Safeguarding Lead (see attached description), Complaints Officer, and the Controlled
Drugs Accountable Officer for the facility.
To be successful in this role you will need:
Current registration with the Nursing Midwifery Council (NMC)
At least 2 years; experience in a supervisory capacity within a relevant care setting
Knowledge of the legislation and standards of the CQC
A strong desire for change and innovation with strong communication and interpersonal skills
Demonstrated sound financial management and administrative skills in a Health
Care facility.
Demonstrated understanding of private and public health sector funding
models
Proven ability to successfully lead and motivate a clinical services team providing
strong strategic direction and positive leadership.
Proven experience of working within a strong clinical governance environment.
Proven experience working at a management level within the health care
industry.
Proven strategic planning, workforce analysis and policy development skills.
Demonstrated ability to lead Continuous Improvement processes in a Health
Care facility and achieve sound outcomes.
Where you will be working

Location:

The Dean Neurological Centre, Tewkesbury Road, Longford, Gloucester, Gloucestershire,    GL2 9EE

The Dean Neurological Centre has 60 beds in Gloucester (GL2 9EE
), which is on the outskirts of the town within easy commute from Gloucester, Cheltenham with good…