We are currently recruiting on behalf of one of the UK's leading providers of behavioural care and specialist support services, for a Director of Clinical Services to join an inpatient hospital team for adults with eating disorders in High Wycombe.
This is a 14 bedded, specialist eating disorder service for mixed gender adults. The hospital is located just outside High Wycombe, within easy access of the M40, M25, Central London, and the nearby towns of Marlow and Maidenhead.
Reporting into the Hospital Director, the Clinical Lead forms part of the hospital Senior Management Team and is wholly responsible for the clinical services operations (nursing and therapy) within the hospital. The post holder will ensure the highest level of patient care is provided to all patients.
Your role as the DOC's will be to work closely to support the HD with the running of the Hospital. You will also oversee the much-valued nursing team, with the support of full MDT team including a Ward Manager and Deputy Ward Manager. This role is close to Matron/Team Lead/Clinical Lead within the NHS.
The job holder must currently hold a full clean driving licence and have been qualified for 3 years.
This is a full time permanent post and offers a competitive salary of £60,000 per annum plus excellent benefits.
Knowledge / Education / Skills
- Professional NMC registration.
- Strong clinical experience in ED and evidence of continuing professional development.
- A detailed understanding of statutory regulations is essential.
- Passionate about providing high quality care and continuous improvement.
- Experience devising and undertaking quality improvement projects and evidence-based evidence.
- Demonstrated leadership and decision-making skills essential.
- Forward thinking, proactive and creative
- The ability to deal with multiple issues simultaneously in a highly dynamic environment.
- High levels of integrity and boundaries.
Experience
- Experience of working at a supervisory or managerial level within a relevant clinical setting; minimum 2 years working as a Ward Manager or equivalent.
- Experience of managing a clinical budget.
- Strong background within leadership and people management.
- Experience of leading, implementing and reviewing quality initiatives in a related environment.
- Strong track record of innovation
Responsibilities
Leadership
Staff Management
Regulation and Compliance
Clinical Governance
For further information please contact Maxine or alternatively forward your CV for consideration