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Director of Clinical Services

The closing date is 30 January 2026

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Job summary

Director of Clinical Services Wolverhampton Hospital | Nursing | Permanent contract | Full time Competitive salary depending on experience 37.5 hours per week

Main duties of the job

Quickly understand the clinical challenges facing our hospital and build excellent relationships with internal customers and external bodies Ensure that we provide safe and effective care through a range of surgical and medical interventions Deliver effective operational management and inspirational leadership Be a role model for excellent clinical governance, providing strategy and direction for our hospital Champion improvements to clinical standards, care and service across wards, theatres, outpatients, pharmacy, radiology, imaging, cardiology and pathology Always be approachable and accessible to patients, relatives and colleagues

About us

Nuffield Health Wolverhampton Hospital We provide a comprehensive range of medical and surgical services using advanced equipment and facilities. Our highly skilled and caring staff create a relaxed environment to support patients' wellbeing and recovery. Set in beautiful grounds within easy reach of all major roads and bus routes. We offer a special focus in the areas of orthopaedics, cosmetic surgery, ophthalmology, oncology and diagnostics.

Details

Date posted

02 January 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

JR0094093

Job locations

Wood Road Wolverhampton West Midlands WV6 8LE

Wolverhampton

WV6 8LE


Job description

Job responsibilities

Director of Clinical Services Wolverhampton Hospital | Nursing | Permanent contract | Full time Competitive salary depending on experience 37.5 hours per week At Nuffield Health, you'll discover nursing as it should be: more time to care and to get to know the people who are our patients. We're proud to deliver matron-led care, which means you'll enjoy a highly visible role, as a Clinical Lead with a true passion for delivering excellent personalised care. As a Director of Clinical Services at our hospital, you'll have a strong track record in leading and developing nursing practice. As well as a thorough understanding of evidence-based practice and the health care regulatory agenda, you're able to stabilise and re-engage teams, driving the standards of care. As a Director of Clinical Services, you will:

  • Quickly understand the clinical challenges facing our hospital and build excellent relationships with internal customers and external bodies
  • Ensure that we provide safe and effective care through a range of surgical and medical interventions
  • Deliver effective operational management and inspirational leadership
  • Be a role model for excellent clinical governance, providing strategy and direction for our hospital
  • Champion improvements to clinical standards, care and service across wards, theatres, outpatients, pharmacy, radiology, imaging, cardiology and pathology
  • Always be approachable and accessible to patients, relatives and colleagues
    • Helping you feel good. We want you to love coming to work, feeling healthy, happy and valued. That's why we've developed a benefits package with you in mind. Here, you can choose from a range of fitness, lifestyle, health and fitness wellbeing rewards, such as free gym membership, health assessments, retail discounts and pension options. At Nuffield Health, we take care of what's important to you. Nuffield Health Wolverhampton Hospital We provide a comprehensive range of medical and surgical services using advanced equipment and facilities. Our highly skilled and caring staff create a relaxed environment to support patients' wellbeing and recovery. Set in beautiful grounds within easy reach of all major roads and bus routes. We offer a special focus in the areas of orthopaedics, cosmetic surgery, ophthalmology, oncology and diagnostics. Join Nuffield Health and create the future you want, today. If you like what you see, why not start your application now? We consider applications as we receive them and reserve the right to close adverts early (for example, where we have received an unprecedented high volume of applications). So, it's a good idea to apply right away to ensure you're considered for this role. It starts with you.

    Job description

    Job responsibilities

    Director of Clinical Services Wolverhampton Hospital | Nursing | Permanent contract | Full time Competitive salary depending on experience 37.5 hours per week At Nuffield Health, you'll discover nursing as it should be: more time to care and to get to know the people who are our patients. We're proud to deliver matron-led care, which means you'll enjoy a highly visible role, as a Clinical Lead with a true passion for delivering excellent personalised care. As a Director of Clinical Services at our hospital, you'll have a strong track record in leading and developing nursing practice. As well as a thorough understanding of evidence-based practice and the health care regulatory agenda, you're able to stabilise and re-engage teams, driving the standards of care. As a Director of Clinical Services, you will:

  • Quickly understand the clinical challenges facing our hospital and build excellent relationships with internal customers and external bodies
  • Ensure that we provide safe and effective care through a range of surgical and medical interventions
  • Deliver effective operational management and inspirational leadership
  • Be a role model for excellent clinical governance, providing strategy and direction for our hospital
  • Champion improvements to clinical standards, care and service across wards, theatres, outpatients, pharmacy, radiology, imaging, cardiology and pathology
  • Always be approachable and accessible to patients, relatives and colleagues
    • Helping you feel good. We want you to love coming to work, feeling healthy, happy and valued. That's why we've developed a benefits package with you in mind. Here, you can choose from a range of fitness, lifestyle, health and fitness wellbeing rewards, such as free gym membership, health assessments, retail discounts and pension options. At Nuffield Health, we take care of what's important to you. Nuffield Health Wolverhampton Hospital We provide a comprehensive range of medical and surgical services using advanced equipment and facilities. Our highly skilled and caring staff create a relaxed environment to support patients' wellbeing and recovery. Set in beautiful grounds within easy reach of all major roads and bus routes. We offer a special focus in the areas of orthopaedics, cosmetic surgery, ophthalmology, oncology and diagnostics. Join Nuffield Health and create the future you want, today. If you like what you see, why not start your application now? We consider applications as we receive them and reserve the right to close adverts early (for example, where we have received an unprecedented high volume of applications). So, it's a good idea to apply right away to ensure you're considered for this role. It starts with you.

    Person Specification

    Qualifications

    Essential

    • Relevant qualification

    Experience

    Essential

    • Post-qualification experience
    Person Specification

    Qualifications

    Essential

    • Relevant qualification

    Experience

    Essential

    • Post-qualification experience

    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.

    UK Registration

    Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

    Additional information

    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.

    UK Registration

    Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

    Employer details

    Employer name

    Nuffield Health

    Address

    Wood Road Wolverhampton West Midlands WV6 8LE

    Wolverhampton

    WV6 8LE


    Employer's website

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

    Employer details

    Employer name

    Nuffield Health

    Address

    Wood Road Wolverhampton West Midlands WV6 8LE

    Wolverhampton

    WV6 8LE


    Employer's website

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

    Employer contact details

    For questions about the job, contact:

    Talent Acquisition

    People Services

    peopleservices@nuffieldhealth.com

    03001235080

    Details

    Date posted

    02 January 2026

    Pay scheme

    Other

    Salary

    Depending on experience

    Contract

    Permanent

    Working pattern

    Full-time

    Reference number

    JR0094093

    Job locations

    Wood Road Wolverhampton West Midlands WV6 8LE

    Wolverhampton

    WV6 8LE


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