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Goring Hall Hospital in West Sussex 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. We have an opportunity for a Clinical Chair to join their team of staff in the Senior Management Team department. This is a Part time role for 4 hours a week. The role holder will be required to cover a flexible shift pattern.
Job Responsibility:
Chair the Medical Advisory Committee (MAC), ensuring effective medical input into hospital governance and strategic decisions
Chair the Hospital Clinical Governance Committee and actively participate in Senior Management Team meetings
Work with the Executive Director, Director of Clinical Services, and MAC members to build a culture of quality, safety, and continuous improvement
Represent medical interests at hospital and corporate leadership levels, supporting strategic planning and business development
Engage with external stakeholders, including NHS partners, GPs, private payors, and patient representatives, to strengthen the hospital’s reputation and partnerships
Ensure robust systems of clinical governance are in place in line with Circle Health Group’s framework
Provide assurance to the hospital leadership team on compliance in clinical safety, effectiveness, patient experience, responsiveness, and leadership
Oversee the development and implementation of clinical improvement and audit programmes, ensuring corrective action is taken where necessary
Requirements:
GMC-registered medical practitioner with a licence to practise
Substantive consultant-level experience with proven leadership responsibilities
Demonstrable expertise in clinical governance, audit, and risk management
Proven ability to chair high-level committees (e.g. MAC, governance committees)
Experience in medical workforce management, including appraisal and performance oversight
Strong communication, influencing, and interpersonal skills
Evidence of working effectively as part of a senior leadership team
Commitment to safeguarding, equality, diversity, and inclusion
What we offer:
25 days holiday per year + bank holidays, increasing to 30 days with service
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
Non-contributory life insurance
Staff engagement hub with access to discounts and extensive rewards and voluntary benefits
Access to resources, tools and services to support your wellbeing
Employee recognition programmes
Industry leading training and development opportunities