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Ramsay Health Care UK Operations Limited

Deputy Head of Clinical Services

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Job summary

Our company is built on people caring for people. It is an ethos through which we've grown to be one of the largest independent healthcare providers in the world. Join us, as our Deputy Head of Clinical Services at Fitzwilliam Hospital in this newly created role and you'll help deliver the highest quality outcomes for our patients, whilst nurturing a welcoming environment that allows all our staff to develop their skills, careers as well as our services.

Main duties of the job

A commitment to the development of high-quality evidence based acute care is essential, combined with personal drive, enthusiasm, creativity and resilience. The role is ideal for a senior clinical leader aspiring to a role as Deputy Head of Clinical Services (Deputy Matron). You will be working in collaboration with the Head of Clinical Services (Matron), to assist in driving sustainable excellence in safety and quality of care and services. The role of the Deputy Head of Clinical Services will be to support the Heads of Departments in ensuring the day-to-day operational management of the clinical services are line with best practice. Therefore, it is a requirement that you are a strong leader working in a senior clinical role as you will be required to problem solve and provide direction enabling services to run safely and effectively which may on occasion require you to step in clinically. Communication is a key part of this role as you will be required to influence and change/challenge practices at all levels. You will be responsible for assisting in the progression of meaningful changes to patient pathways and ensuring they are embedded into the service. The Deputy HOC will act as a lead for all specialities, providing expert advice to nursing staff and the multi-disciplinary teams and taking on the duties of the Head of Clinical Services in their absence.

About us

Ramsay Health Care was established in 1964 and has grown to become a global hospital group operating over 100 hospitals and day surgery facilities across Australia, the United Kingdom, Indonesia and France. Ramsay Health Care is well-respected in the health care industry for operating quality private hospitals and for its excellent record in hospital management and patient care. These features help to attract leading health care practitioners to work in our facilities. Ramsay Health Care UK is one of the leading providers of independent hospital services in England, with a network of 33 acute hospitals. These provide a wide and comprehensive range of specialised and efficient clinical specialties from orthopaedics and general surgery, to cardiac surgery and Eye Surgery. Recognised by all major medical insurers, Ramsay offers fast, convenient, effective and high quality treatment for all patients, whether medically insured, self-pay, or from the increasing number referred by the NHS. Ramsay Health Care has launched a unique service for private patients, Premium Care. This is available to all patients using private medical insurance or funding their own treatment and aims to set the standard for private healthcare. It offers the highest standards of clinical care combined with superior hotel services and the flexibility of a personal service tailored to your needs.

Details

Date posted

23 February 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

JR8603

Job locations

Milton Way, South Bretton, Peterborough PE3 9AQ

Peterborough

PE3 9AQ


Job description

Job responsibilities

Deputy Head of Clinical Services Fitzwilliam Hospital, Peterborough Our company is built on people caring for people. It is an ethos through which we've grown to be one of the largest independent healthcare providers in the world. Join us, as our Deputy Head of Clinical Services at Fitzwilliam Hospital in this newly created role and you'll help deliver the highest quality outcomes for our patients, whilst nurturing a welcoming environment that allows all our staff to develop their skills, careers as well as our services. Where you'll be based Fitzwilliam Hospital has been established for forty years. We offer a wide range of services across 13 specialties. We offer consultant led care, meaning that all our patients are under the direct care of a consultant at each step of their patient care pathway. What you'll bring with you A commitment to the development of high-quality evidence based acute care is essential, combined with personal drive, enthusiasm, creativity and resilience. The role is ideal for a senior clinical leader aspiring to a role as Deputy Head of Clinical Services (Deputy Matron). You will be working in collaboration with the Head of Clinical Services (Matron), to assist in driving sustainable excellence in safety and quality of care and services. The role of the Deputy Head of Clinical Services will be to support the Heads of Departments in ensuring the day-to-day operational management of the clinical services are line with best practice. Therefore, it is a requirement that you are a strong leader working in a senior clinical role as you will be required to problem solve and provide direction enabling services to run safely and effectively which may on occasion require you to step in clinically. Communication is a key part of this role as you will be required to influence and change/challenge practices at all levels. You will be responsible for assisting in the progression of meaningful changes to patient pathways and ensuring they are embedded into the service. The Deputy HOC will act as a lead for all specialities, providing expert advice to nursing staff and the multi-disciplinary teams and taking on the duties of the Head of Clinical Services in their absence. You will have a broad range of knowledge and experience to support quality governance, incident management and data analysis and action.

  • Professional clinical registration with no restrictions
  • Academic and analytical in report writing
  • Previous experience of line managing clinical departments
  • Innovation in clinical practice
  • Policy development
  • Completing and developing clinical audit programmes
  • Ability to self-direct/self-motivate, make decisions and generate ideas
  • Well-developed understanding of research and development and clinical effectiveness approaches to care
  • Ability to manage change and challenge poor performance and practice.
  • Interpersonal skills in managing conflict
  • Ability to lead and influence a positive culture through compassionate leadership
  • Commitment to the development of the clinical practice of others
  • Excellent communication, interpersonal, negotiating and influencing skills
    • Benefits
  • 25 Days Leave + Bank Holidays
  • Buy & Sell Flexi Leave Options
  • Private Pension where Ramsay will match up to 5% after a qualifying period
  • Flexible shift patterns available where possible
  • Enhanced Competitive Parental Leave Policies (launched 2022)
  • Private Healthcare for you and dependents includes online GP
  • Life Assurance (Death in Service)
  • Free Training and Development via the Academy
  • Free Parking on site
  • Subsidised staff restaurant
  • Over 8,000 discounts and special offers via benefits portal
  • Book discounted cinema tickets on the dedicated cinema portal
  • The Blue Light Card Scheme
    • About us We're Ramsay Health Care UK. With 35 hospitals, 7,600 staff and 200,000 patients treated every year, we're one of the leading independent healthcare providers in England. We deliver a wide and comprehensive range of specialised clinical services from routine to complex surgery, day case procedures, cancer care, diagnostic services and physiotherapy. In addition, we also have our three standalone decontamination units which are essential to supporting our clinical outcomes. 94% of our facilities are rated 'Good' by the CQC, and we are extremely proud of the high quality of our staff as well as excellent relationships with doctors and our strong, longstanding partnership with the NHS. We're part of a global hospital group with over 50 years' experience that operates in 11 countries across the world. As people caring for people, our ethos helps make a huge difference in the lives of millions. We know that our people are our most important asset to our organisation, and are the key to our success and continuing growth. To apply Please contact Danielle on to request an informal chat, or to ask any questions you may have before you apply. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all. This position is subject to an Enhanced DBS check. We reserve the right to close our adverts prior to the announced closing date to ensure a quality recruitment process. #LI-GL1

    Job description

    Job responsibilities

    Deputy Head of Clinical Services Fitzwilliam Hospital, Peterborough Our company is built on people caring for people. It is an ethos through which we've grown to be one of the largest independent healthcare providers in the world. Join us, as our Deputy Head of Clinical Services at Fitzwilliam Hospital in this newly created role and you'll help deliver the highest quality outcomes for our patients, whilst nurturing a welcoming environment that allows all our staff to develop their skills, careers as well as our services. Where you'll be based Fitzwilliam Hospital has been established for forty years. We offer a wide range of services across 13 specialties. We offer consultant led care, meaning that all our patients are under the direct care of a consultant at each step of their patient care pathway. What you'll bring with you A commitment to the development of high-quality evidence based acute care is essential, combined with personal drive, enthusiasm, creativity and resilience. The role is ideal for a senior clinical leader aspiring to a role as Deputy Head of Clinical Services (Deputy Matron). You will be working in collaboration with the Head of Clinical Services (Matron), to assist in driving sustainable excellence in safety and quality of care and services. The role of the Deputy Head of Clinical Services will be to support the Heads of Departments in ensuring the day-to-day operational management of the clinical services are line with best practice. Therefore, it is a requirement that you are a strong leader working in a senior clinical role as you will be required to problem solve and provide direction enabling services to run safely and effectively which may on occasion require you to step in clinically. Communication is a key part of this role as you will be required to influence and change/challenge practices at all levels. You will be responsible for assisting in the progression of meaningful changes to patient pathways and ensuring they are embedded into the service. The Deputy HOC will act as a lead for all specialities, providing expert advice to nursing staff and the multi-disciplinary teams and taking on the duties of the Head of Clinical Services in their absence. You will have a broad range of knowledge and experience to support quality governance, incident management and data analysis and action.

  • Professional clinical registration with no restrictions
  • Academic and analytical in report writing
  • Previous experience of line managing clinical departments
  • Innovation in clinical practice
  • Policy development
  • Completing and developing clinical audit programmes
  • Ability to self-direct/self-motivate, make decisions and generate ideas
  • Well-developed understanding of research and development and clinical effectiveness approaches to care
  • Ability to manage change and challenge poor performance and practice.
  • Interpersonal skills in managing conflict
  • Ability to lead and influence a positive culture through compassionate leadership
  • Commitment to the development of the clinical practice of others
  • Excellent communication, interpersonal, negotiating and influencing skills
    • Benefits
  • 25 Days Leave + Bank Holidays
  • Buy & Sell Flexi Leave Options
  • Private Pension where Ramsay will match up to 5% after a qualifying period
  • Flexible shift patterns available where possible
  • Enhanced Competitive Parental Leave Policies (launched 2022)
  • Private Healthcare for you and dependents includes online GP
  • Life Assurance (Death in Service)
  • Free Training and Development via the Academy
  • Free Parking on site
  • Subsidised staff restaurant
  • Over 8,000 discounts and special offers via benefits portal
  • Book discounted cinema tickets on the dedicated cinema portal
  • The Blue Light Card Scheme
    • About us We're Ramsay Health Care UK. With 35 hospitals, 7,600 staff and 200,000 patients treated every year, we're one of the leading independent healthcare providers in England. We deliver a wide and comprehensive range of specialised clinical services from routine to complex surgery, day case procedures, cancer care, diagnostic services and physiotherapy. In addition, we also have our three standalone decontamination units which are essential to supporting our clinical outcomes. 94% of our facilities are rated 'Good' by the CQC, and we are extremely proud of the high quality of our staff as well as excellent relationships with doctors and our strong, longstanding partnership with the NHS. We're part of a global hospital group with over 50 years' experience that operates in 11 countries across the world. As people caring for people, our ethos helps make a huge difference in the lives of millions. We know that our people are our most important asset to our organisation, and are the key to our success and continuing growth. To apply Please contact Danielle on to request an informal chat, or to ask any questions you may have before you apply. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all. This position is subject to an Enhanced DBS check. We reserve the right to close our adverts prior to the announced closing date to ensure a quality recruitment process. #LI-GL1

    Person Specification

    Qualifications

    Essential

    • NMC Registration

    Desirable

    • NMC Registration

    Experience

    Essential

    • Professional clinical registration with no restrictions
    • Academic and analytical in report writing
    • Previous experience of line managing clinical departments
    • Innovation in clinical practice
    • Policy development
    • Completing and developing clinical audit programmes
    • Ability to self-direct/self-motivate, make decisions and generate ideas
    • Well-developed understanding of research and development and clinical effectiveness approaches to care
    • Ability to manage change and challenge poor performance and practice.
    • Interpersonal skills in managing conflict
    • Ability to lead and influence a positive culture through compassionate leadership
    • Commitment to the development of the clinical practice of others
    • Excellent communication, interpersonal, negotiating and influencing skills
    Person Specification

    Qualifications

    Essential

    • NMC Registration

    Desirable

    • NMC Registration

    Experience

    Essential

    • Professional clinical registration with no restrictions
    • Academic and analytical in report writing
    • Previous experience of line managing clinical departments
    • Innovation in clinical practice
    • Policy development
    • Completing and developing clinical audit programmes
    • Ability to self-direct/self-motivate, make decisions and generate ideas
    • Well-developed understanding of research and development and clinical effectiveness approaches to care
    • Ability to manage change and challenge poor performance and practice.
    • Interpersonal skills in managing conflict
    • Ability to lead and influence a positive culture through compassionate leadership
    • Commitment to the development of the clinical practice of others
    • Excellent communication, interpersonal, negotiating and influencing skills

    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

    Ramsay Health Care UK Operations Limited

    Address

    Milton Way, South Bretton, Peterborough PE3 9AQ

    Peterborough

    PE3 9AQ


    Employer's website

    https://www.ramsayhealth.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

    Employer details

    Employer name

    Ramsay Health Care UK Operations Limited

    Address

    Milton Way, South Bretton, Peterborough PE3 9AQ

    Peterborough

    PE3 9AQ


    Employer's website

    https://www.ramsayhealth.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

    Employer contact details

    For questions about the job, contact:

    Recruitment Partner

    Danielle Burdett

    danielle.burdett@ramsayhealth.co.uk

    07423714200

    Details

    Date posted

    23 February 2024

    Pay scheme

    Other

    Salary

    Depending on experience

    Contract

    Permanent

    Working pattern

    Full-time

    Reference number

    JR8603

    Job locations

    Milton Way, South Bretton, Peterborough PE3 9AQ

    Peterborough

    PE3 9AQ


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