Associate Director of Clinical Services

**The Alexandra Hospital** in Cheadle** Is part of Circle Health Group, Britain's leading provider of independent healthcare with a nationwide network of hospitals & clinics, performing more complex surgery than any other private healthcare provider in the country.

**Circle Health Group are proud to be recognised as one of the UK’s 25 best big companies to work for and one of the 10 best companies to work for in the health and social care sector.**

**We have an opportunity for an Associate Director of Clinical Services to join their team of staff in the Senior Management department.**

**This is a Full-time role for 37.5 hours a week. The role holder will be required to cover a flexible shift pattern.**

**Applicants should meet the following criteria**:

- Evidence of relevant professional development, both clinically, managerially, preferably evidenced by certification
- Registered Nurse Level 1 or Allied Health professional with valid professional registration.
- Up-to-date knowledge in area of practice.
- Well-developed knowledge of professional Code of Accountability.
- Maths, English GCSE at grades A to C or equivalent functional skills level 2 evidence.
- Proficient in the use of a PC, use of software and systems.
- Recruitment and selection skills.
- Extensive experience working in an acute hospital setting in a Senior Clinician post or equivalent.
- Previous experience within a Clinical Managerial role.
- Experience of customer care, including interacting with challenging customers and situations
- Experience of leading multiple clinical departments/ services in acute hospital.
- Successful implementation of quality activities including clinical audit
- Active participation in regulatory inspections resulting in positive reports including preparation and effective involvement of staff
- Significant experience in rostering staff in line with available guidelines to provide safe and effective care.

**Duties of this role include**:

- Working within a flagship hospital responsible for providing clinical direction and professional leadership to the Clinical Services teams. Working with the Director of Clinical Services to support the initiatives of the hospital, driving a culture of safety, clinical effectives and continued improvement for the patient experience. The role is responsible for development, motivation and performance of all Clinical Services staff, ensuring the achievement of regulator (CQC,HIS,HIW) standards as required
- To work professionally within the Professional Practice framework of the relevant registering authority and maintain professional standards across the teams in accordance with the clinical Codes of Professional Conduct.
- Manage the consistent delivery of excellent service in all aspects of the patient experience, and instil a culture of high customer service throughout the clinical teams.
- Assist Director of Clinical Services to develop systems to ensure that care is delivered on a total patient care basis, providing continuity of care through Team Leaders and CSMs.
- Ensure strong levels of staff engagement, providing visible leadership and direction. Monitor and drive improvements on clinical indicators for Clinical Services.

**Salary & Benefits**

Circle Health Group is committed to offering competitive starting salaries and access to a wide range of employee benefits, including:

- 25 days holiday per year + bank holidays, increasing to 30 days with service
- Management Bonus Scheme
- Private Pension Scheme
- Private Healthcare Scheme for treatment at our hospitals, covering pre-existing medical conditions
- Friends & Family Hospital Discounts
- Family Friendly policies, including enhanced Maternity, Paternity & Adoption pay
- Life insurance
- One paid charity/volunteer day per year
- Extensive rewards and voluntary benefits including blue light card
- Free wellbeing services
- High Value Employee Referral Scheme
- Employee recognition programmes
- Industry leading training and development opportunities

and much more

**“Our culture is a result of the way our people live and breathe our philosophy, which combines our purpose, principles and values.