Director of Care

1 month ago


London, United Kingdom Priory Group Full time

Avesbury House is a low secure rehabilitation and recovery facility split into five independent living units, for males aged 18 years and older. We provide 24-hour specialist care and support for those with enduring mental health needs.

The DoCS play a key part in developing and delivering the hospital strategy, providing operational and clinical leadership to the team.
Deputises for Hospital Director in their absence.
Overall responsibility for all clinical departments' performance and governance.
Ensures delivery of the highest level of clinical and therapeutic care together with ensuring compliance with statutory regulations and current legislation, meeting quality standards and delivering against quality performance indicators.
Reporting into the Hospital Director, the Director of Clinical Services (DoCS) forms part of the hospital Senior Management Team and is wholly responsible for the clinical services operation (nursing and therapy) within the hospital. Responsible for the implementation of effective clinical interventions and ensures that treatment is designed to enhance the operation and quality of clinical services and is aligned to best practice.

Manages the delivery of the clinical services business plan ensuring the effective and efficient management and control of staffing, budgets, materials and equipment.
Accountable for ensuring timely completion and implementation of action plans in respect of regulatory and corporate requirements.
Responsible for ensuring the staffing models are adhered to in the clinical services team, maintaining safe staffing levels.
Ensures that all employees have the opportunities to further develop their careers and encourages and supports CPD applications.
Ensures effective management of the relationship with Higher Education Institutes to support placements for all learners.
Responsible for delivering site career pathways for clinical staff, including talent mapping and succession planning.
Responsible for ensuring that all colleagues receive clinical supervision in accordance with professional guidelines and carries out management supervision as appropriate.
Deliver coaching and training as necessary in relation to developing and improving quality and practice.
Ensure site objectives are being met and encouraging a high quality of service.
As part of the Senior Management team will carry out on-call duties as directed by the Hospital Director.
Contributes to the development of Priory policies, procedures, processes and initiatives.
Provide line management for the Associate Director of Clinical Services (if within site establishment) and Ward Managers.
You will be expected to provide cover and support to the wider team and site as and when needed
Must be registered with either NMC or HCPC - needs of the service will dictate if there is a preference
Passionate about providing high quality care and continuous improvement
Forward thinking, proactive and creative



  • London, United Kingdom Queens Park Care Full time

    Position:Registered Care Home ManagerLocation: Clapham LondonSalary:£126000Type of Service:Transitioning from traditional nursing to complexcareQualification:RMN or RGN Contract Type:Permanent Remit: Queens Park Careis proud to be working in partnership with a premium care homeprovider to recruit a Registered Care Home Manager for theirnursing home which...


  • London, United Kingdom West London NHS Trust Full time

    The post holder will work with the Director of Integrated Community Health Services, the Associate Director of Operations CNWL and the Integrated Care Service Line Management Team to provide strong operational management and leadership for services within the portfolio of Intermediate Care and Adult Community Services. - Intermediate Care - Clayponds...


  • London, United Kingdom Aaron Wallis Sales Recruitment Full time

    Account Director, Care Software £100K Basic plus car and full executive benefits package As the Senior Account Director in Care Software, you'll take ownership of high-impact sales initiatives in a values-driven, fast-growing company. Targeting major private and public healthcare clients, including the NHS, this is a home-based remote role visiting...


  • London, United Kingdom Queens Park Care Full time

    Position:Registered Care Home ManagerLocation: Clapham LondonSalary:£126000Type of Service:Transitioning from traditional nursing to complexdementia careQualification:RMN or RGN Contract Type:Permanent Remit: Queens Park Careis proud to be working in partnership with a premium care homeprovider to recruit a Registered Care Home Manager for theirnursing...


  • London, United Kingdom CARE International UK Full time

    The Director of People and Organisational Development is a senior leadership and strategic role in CARE International UK (CIUK). Our goal is to create a future-facing, enabling environment so that our staff can deliver our mission in an empowering and effective way. You’ll lead on all aspects of the transformation in our people and organisational...


  • Westminster, Greater London, United Kingdom Life Care Center of Westminster Full time

    ** Food Services Director - Certified Dietary Manager**** Life Care Center of Westminster**** Westminster, CO** Shift: **Day** Status: **Full-Time** *COVID-19 vaccinations (including any booster vaccinations) are required, unless there is an approved medical or religious exemption assessed post-offer, consistent with applicable federal, state and local...


  • London, United Kingdom West London NHS Trust Full time

    The post holder will work with the Director of Integrated Community Health Services, the Associate Director of Operations CNWL and the Integrated Care Service Line Management Team to provide strong operational management and leadership for services within the portfolio of Intermediate Care and Adult Community Services. - Intermediate Care - Clayponds...


  • London, United Kingdom National Children's Bureau (NCB) Full time

    Advertising Reference:  2345 Position Title:  Deputy Director Social Care Location:  London Fields (NCB promotes a hybrid, flexible way of working. Staff can work remotely for part of the week if they wish and in the office or face to face for 2 days per week) Status:  Full Time -35 hours (open to part time 28 hours a week),Permanent  Salary: ...


  • London, United Kingdom Panoramic Associates Full time

    Job Title: Interim Assistant Director for Performance, Quality and Transformation (Adult Social Care) Rate: Daily Rate (Inside IR35) Contract Length: 3-6 months Working Arrangement: 4/5 days per week, Hybrid Panoramic Associates, on behalf of our local authority client, is seeking an experienced Interim Assistant Director for Performance,...


  • London, United Kingdom Museum of London Full time

    **Department**: Directorate **Location**: London Wall **Role type**: Permanent **Level of security check required**: Basic Disclosure **Closing date**: 20 August 2023 **Interviews**: 4 September 2023 **Salary**: circa£36,000 At the Museum of London we connect people with the lived experience of London. The story we tell is one of place and people,...


  • London, United Kingdom Duncan Lewis Solictors Full time

    Role: Community Care Director Duncan Lewis Solicitors (Ltd): Regulated by the Solicitor's Regulation Authority, Duncan Lewis Solicitors was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in the City of London (Fenchurch Street EC3M), with offices nationwide. We are recognised by the Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners UK independent legal directories as a top-tier law...


  • Ealing, Greater London, United Kingdom Blu Havn Care LTD Full time

    General Description of the Care Manager Post To undertake the care management responsibilities as delegated by the Head of the company as well as Care Home rules and regulations. To promote and maintain high standards of Domiciliary Care Services and lead the care team and provide the needed skilled care. Also, take responsibility for the safeguarding of ...

  • Director of Place

    3 days ago


    London, United Kingdom Derby and Derbyshire Integrated Care Board Full time

    Derby and Derbyshire Integrated Care Board Director of Place & Partnerships Attractive Salary Joined Up Care Derbyshire (JUCD) serves a population of over a million people living in a diverse region with vibrant urban areas, as well as a vast rural landscape. Our partners include two upper tier local authorities with eight Borough and District Councils,...

  • Lead GP

    7 days ago


    London, United Kingdom Royal College of General Practitioners Full time

    Lead GP / Medical Director - South London Locumfish have an exciting opportunity for a Salaried Lead GP / Medical Director The Lead GP will report to the GP Partners and a GP Director and be responsible for leading and managing the practice to improve performance in partnership with the Practice Manager. They will have responsibility for overall practice...


  • London, United Kingdom Look Ahead Care and Support Full time

    Job DescriptionApply below after reading through all the details and supporting information regarding this job opportunity.Gilbert Meher are proud to be partnered withLook Ahead Care and Support in their search for an Executive Director of Group Operations. Look Ahead are a leading provider of specialist care and support services for individuals living with...


  • London, Greater London, United Kingdom Look Ahead Care and Support Full time

    Job DescriptionApply below after reading through all the details and supporting information regarding this job opportunity.Gilbert Meher are proud to be partnered withLook Ahead Care and Support in their search for an Executive Director of Group Operations. Look Ahead are a leading provider of specialist care and support services for individuals living with...


  • London, United Kingdom St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    The post holder is accountable for effective operational delivery of the Group-wide safeguarding service for adults and children in hospital and community settings. They will operationally manage the safeguarding workforce and service. He/she/They will provide expert operational safeguarding advice and leadership to colleagues at all levels of the...


  • London, United Kingdom Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust Full time

    The post holder is accountable for effective operational delivery of the Group-wide safeguarding service for adults and children in hospital and community settings. They will operationally manage the safeguarding workforce and service. He/she/They will provide expert operational safeguarding advice and leadership to colleagues at all levels of the...

  • Home Care Assistant

    4 weeks ago


    London, United Kingdom Hands Of Hope Health Care Limited Full time

    **Full Job Description** Job title: Home & Health Care Worker **Location**: Croydon, Lambeth, Sutton, Merton, Employer: Hands Of Hope Health Care Limited Duration (i.e. temp/perm): Ful/.Part-time hours Contract - On going Hours required (including days of week): Part Time and Weekends Full Time: Mon - Sunday Shift Pattern: 7am to 2:30pm (Morning...


  • London, United Kingdom Your Full time

    Executive Director: Adults, Wellbeing and Health Partnerships When it comes down to basics, the real hallmark of a high-performing service is whether something gets done, when it should. Under the leadership of our incoming Chief Executive, Terence Herbert, we believe that Surrey County Council is exceptionally well placed to achieve just that. We see...