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The Chiltern Hospital & Shelburne Hospital in Buckinghamshire are 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 Director of Clinical Services to join their team of staff in the Senior Management department. This role will oversee the clinical functions across both hospitals meaning dual-site working forms an integral part of this role.
Job Responsibility:
Lead the clinical governance agenda to ensure compliance with all regulatory, legal, and professional standards, maintaining a minimum CQC rating of GOOD, while striving for OUTSTANDING
Provide visible leadership and clinical on-call support, acting as the senior advisor on all clinical matters within the hospital
Ensure all measures are taken to safeguard the health, safety, and wellbeing of patients, maintaining a high-quality, safe clinical environment
Oversee investigations of incidents, near misses, complaints, and risks — ensuring lessons are learned and shared, and improvements are embedded through action planning
Maintain and uphold professional standards in line with NMC, HCPC, GMC, and other regulatory bodies
Lead NMC revalidation and HCPC/GPC CPD processes, supporting staff compliance and personal development
Requirements:
NMC or HCPC-registered healthcare professional with extensive senior leadership experience in a hospital setting
Demonstrated success in clinical governance, risk management, and quality improvement
Deep understanding of regulatory standards (CQC, NICE, NMC, HCPC, etc.) and national healthcare frameworks
Excellent leadership, communication, and change management skills
Proven ability to lead investigations, manage risk, and embed learning from incidents and audits
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