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Spire Healthcare Ltd

Director of Clinical Services

The closing date is 14 April 2026

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Job summary

Director of Clinical Services | Band 8a/8b equivalent | Warrington | Competitive Package and Salary - dependent on experience | Group wide advancement opportunities

Main duties of the job

  • Set and maintain clinical practice standards within a Governance and Regulatory framework.
  • Develop and share evidence based clinical practice.
  • Provide, receive and manage complex, sensitive or contentious information.
  • Lead the hospital through CQC processes
  • Develop own knowledge and practice and facilitate continual professional development amongst others.
  • Develop a working environment and culture that actively improves health, safety and security.
  • Develop strategies and policies for service improvement within an evolving corporate agenda.
  • Improve quality to agreed standards and operating model.
  • Promote and influence a culture that actively celebrates diversity.
  • Provide transformational leadership through personal and expert power across a variety of clinical teams.
  • Effective management of clinical teams through the application of effective management practices.
  • Work in partnership with the Hospital Director and consultants to achieve Annual Operating Plan delivering the hospital clinical strategy.
  • Manage Human Resource activities for all members of the clinical teams.
  • Act as Caldicott Guardian in respect of confidentiality and data protection safeguard and govern uses of patient information within the hospital.
  • Act as the Director of Infection Prevention and Control for the hospital:

About us

At Spire Cheshire Hospital, we provide high-quality treatments for our patients and are extremely proud to be rated as Outstanding by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) for our private hospital care. You can get fast access to expert healthcare, from consultations and diagnosis to treatment and aftercare.

Details

Date posted

17 March 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

26611

Job locations

Fir Tree Close

Warrington

WA4 4LU


Job description

Job responsibilities

Director of Clinical Services | Band 8a/8b equivalent | Warrington | Competitive Package and Salary - dependent on experience | Group wide advancement opportunities

Spire Cheshire Hospital is recruiting for a Director of Clinical Services to provide overall clinical leadership and operational management to all areas of the clinical and non-clinical service areas. This a varied role where you will be working across all clinical areas of the hospital and working collaboratively with numerous internal and group-level stakeholders.

At Spire Cheshire Hospital, we provide high-quality treatments for our patients and are extremely proud to be rated as Outstanding by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) for our private hospital care. You can get fast access to expert healthcare, from consultations and diagnosis to treatment and aftercare.

Duties and responsibilities;

  • Set and maintain clinical practice standards within a Governance and Regulatory framework.
  • Develop and share evidence based clinical practice.
  • Provide, receive and manage complex, sensitive or contentious information.
  • Lead the hospital through CQC processes
  • Develop own knowledge and practice and facilitate continual professional development amongst others.
  • Develop a working environment and culture that actively improves health, safety and security.
  • Develop strategies and policies for service improvement within an evolving corporate agenda.
  • Improve quality to agreed standards and operating model.
  • Promote and influence a culture that actively celebrates diversity.
  • Provide transformational leadership through personal and expert power across a variety of clinical teams.
  • Effective management of clinical teams through the application of effective management practices.
  • Work in partnership with the Hospital Director and consultants to achieve Annual Operating Plan delivering the hospital clinical strategy.
  • Manage Human Resource activities for all members of the clinical teams.
  • Act as Caldicott Guardian in respect of confidentiality and data protection safeguard and govern uses of patient information within the hospital.
  • Act as the Director of Infection Prevention and Control for the hospital:
    • Who we're looking for;

  • Ideally, you will be a Registered Nurse with valid pin number however, other healthcare professionals will be considered.
  • You will have a strong clinical quality background and have knowledge of the CQC process.
  • You will have risk management, governance and patient safety and quality experience.
  • You will have infection control experience.
  • Excellent communication skills.
  • Competence across a range of clinical, management and leadership skills
  • Professional and clinical knowledge acquired through state registration and further education and development
  • Evidence of substantial post registration
  • Continual professional development in management and clinically related and relevant subject
    • Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week

    Contract Type: Permanent

    Benefits

    We offer employed colleagues a competitive salary as well as a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:

  • 35 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays
  • Employer and employee contributory pension with flexible retirement options
  • 'Spire for you' reward platform - discount and cashback for over 1000 retailers
  • Free Bupa wellness screening
  • Private medical insurance
  • Life assurance
    • Our Values We are extremely proud of our heritage in private healthcare and of our values as an organisation:
  • Driving clinical excellence
  • Doing the right thing
  • Caring is our passion
  • Keeping it simple
  • Delivering on our promises
  • Succeeding and celebrating together
    • Our people are our difference; it's their dedication, warmth and pursuit of excellence that sets Spire Healthcare apart.

    Closing Date: 14/04/2026. If we have received sufficient applications, this date may be brought forward so please submit your application as soon as possible.

    For further information about this role or for an informal conversation about the range of career options available with Spire please contact Laura Irving on laura.irving@spirehealthcare.com

    For us, it's more than just treating patients; it's about looking after people.

    Job description

    Job responsibilities

    Director of Clinical Services | Band 8a/8b equivalent | Warrington | Competitive Package and Salary - dependent on experience | Group wide advancement opportunities

    Spire Cheshire Hospital is recruiting for a Director of Clinical Services to provide overall clinical leadership and operational management to all areas of the clinical and non-clinical service areas. This a varied role where you will be working across all clinical areas of the hospital and working collaboratively with numerous internal and group-level stakeholders.

    At Spire Cheshire Hospital, we provide high-quality treatments for our patients and are extremely proud to be rated as Outstanding by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) for our private hospital care. You can get fast access to expert healthcare, from consultations and diagnosis to treatment and aftercare.

    Duties and responsibilities;

  • Set and maintain clinical practice standards within a Governance and Regulatory framework.
  • Develop and share evidence based clinical practice.
  • Provide, receive and manage complex, sensitive or contentious information.
  • Lead the hospital through CQC processes
  • Develop own knowledge and practice and facilitate continual professional development amongst others.
  • Develop a working environment and culture that actively improves health, safety and security.
  • Develop strategies and policies for service improvement within an evolving corporate agenda.
  • Improve quality to agreed standards and operating model.
  • Promote and influence a culture that actively celebrates diversity.
  • Provide transformational leadership through personal and expert power across a variety of clinical teams.
  • Effective management of clinical teams through the application of effective management practices.
  • Work in partnership with the Hospital Director and consultants to achieve Annual Operating Plan delivering the hospital clinical strategy.
  • Manage Human Resource activities for all members of the clinical teams.
  • Act as Caldicott Guardian in respect of confidentiality and data protection safeguard and govern uses of patient information within the hospital.
  • Act as the Director of Infection Prevention and Control for the hospital:
    • Who we're looking for;

  • Ideally, you will be a Registered Nurse with valid pin number however, other healthcare professionals will be considered.
  • You will have a strong clinical quality background and have knowledge of the CQC process.
  • You will have risk management, governance and patient safety and quality experience.
  • You will have infection control experience.
  • Excellent communication skills.
  • Competence across a range of clinical, management and leadership skills
  • Professional and clinical knowledge acquired through state registration and further education and development
  • Evidence of substantial post registration
  • Continual professional development in management and clinically related and relevant subject
    • Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week

    Contract Type: Permanent

    Benefits

    We offer employed colleagues a competitive salary as well as a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:

  • 35 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays
  • Employer and employee contributory pension with flexible retirement options
  • 'Spire for you' reward platform - discount and cashback for over 1000 retailers
  • Free Bupa wellness screening
  • Private medical insurance
  • Life assurance
    • Our Values We are extremely proud of our heritage in private healthcare and of our values as an organisation:
  • Driving clinical excellence
  • Doing the right thing
  • Caring is our passion
  • Keeping it simple
  • Delivering on our promises
  • Succeeding and celebrating together
    • Our people are our difference; it's their dedication, warmth and pursuit of excellence that sets Spire Healthcare apart.

    Closing Date: 14/04/2026. If we have received sufficient applications, this date may be brought forward so please submit your application as soon as possible.

    For further information about this role or for an informal conversation about the range of career options available with Spire please contact Laura Irving on laura.irving@spirehealthcare.com

    For us, it's more than just treating patients; it's about looking after people.

    Person Specification

    Qualifications

    Essential

    • Ideally, you will be a Registered Nurse with valid pin number however, other healthcare professionals will be considered.

    Experience

    Essential

    • You will have a strong clinical quality background and have knowledge of the CQC process.
    • You will have risk management, governance and patient safety and quality experience.
    • You will have infection control experience.
    • Excellent communication skills.
    • Competence across a range of clinical, management and leadership skills
    • Professional and clinical knowledge acquired through state registration and further education and development
    • Evidence of substantial post registration
    • Continual professional development in management and clinically related and relevant subject
    Person Specification

    Qualifications

    Essential

    • Ideally, you will be a Registered Nurse with valid pin number however, other healthcare professionals will be considered.

    Experience

    Essential

    • You will have a strong clinical quality background and have knowledge of the CQC process.
    • You will have risk management, governance and patient safety and quality experience.
    • You will have infection control experience.
    • Excellent communication skills.
    • Competence across a range of clinical, management and leadership skills
    • Professional and clinical knowledge acquired through state registration and further education and development
    • Evidence of substantial post registration
    • Continual professional development in management and clinically related and relevant subject

    Disclosure and Barring Service Check

    This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

    Employer details

    Employer name

    Spire Healthcare Ltd

    Address

    Fir Tree Close

    Warrington

    WA4 4LU


    Employer's website

    https://www.spirehealthcare.com/ (Opens in a new tab)

    Employer details

    Employer name

    Spire Healthcare Ltd

    Address

    Fir Tree Close

    Warrington

    WA4 4LU


    Employer's website

    https://www.spirehealthcare.com/ (Opens in a new tab)

    Employer contact details

    For questions about the job, contact:

    Senior Resourcing Partner

    Laura Irving

    Laura.Irving@spirehealthcare.com

    +447710855095

    Details

    Date posted

    17 March 2026

    Pay scheme

    Agenda for change

    Band

    Band 8a

    Salary

    Depending on experience

    Contract

    Permanent

    Working pattern

    Full-time

    Reference number

    26611

    Job locations

    Fir Tree Close

    Warrington

    WA4 4LU


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