Director of Clinical Services - HCPC

Job Description

Currently, we have an excellent opportunity for a Director of Clinical Services to lead a dedicated team in providing exceptional clinical care at a renowned private mental health hospital. This role is ideal for an experienced leader looking to make a real impact in the delivery of high-quality inpatient services for young people and adults.

Salary: £65,000 per annum
Position: Director of Clinical Services
Hours: Full-time (37.5 hours per week)
Setting: Mental Health Inpatient Services
Location: Manchester (SK8)

Your key responsibilities will be;
• Provide operational and clinical leadership across the hospital's clinical teams, ensuring high-quality patient care.
• Oversee clinical departments' performance, governance, staffing levels, and budgets, driving improvements in clinical services.
• Develop and implement clinical interventions that align with best practices and improve patient outcomes.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant statutory regulations, quality standards, and clinical performance indicators.
• Lead multidisciplinary team collaboration, ensuring efficient and effective delivery of holistic care to patients.
• Manage clinical governance, ensuring adherence to policies, procedures, and professional codes of conduct.
• Support recruitment, retention, and ongoing development of clinical staff to improve service delivery.
• Ensure timely and accurate use of e-Rostering systems to maintain optimal staffing levels across shifts.
• Deliver high-level leadership and decision-making support in challenging, fast-paced clinical environments.
• Ensure all clinical staff receive appropriate clinical supervision, mentorship, and professional development opportunities.
• Implement quality improvement initiatives to continuously raise the standard of care provided to patients.
• Manage and drive clinical business planning, including budgets, staffing, and resource allocation.
• Regularly review staffing trends to maintain safe staffing levels and avoid under or over staffing.
• Contribute to the development and refinement of hospital policies, procedures, and operational strategies.
• Act as a key member of the senior management team, contributing to hospital-wide leadership and strategy.

For this role, we're looking for someone who has;
• Registered with NMC or HCPC.
• Experience in a managerial or supervisory clinical role.
• Demonstrated leadership and decision-making skills.
• Experience in managing budgets and staffing.
• Strong background in quality improvement initiatives.

What benefits are on offer?
• Competitive salary and career development opportunities.
• Access to continuous professional development (CPD).
• Leadership role within a supportive senior management team.
• Generous staff training and coaching programs.
• A safe and supportive environment for both staff and patients.
• Opportunities for career progression and succession planning.
• Employee well-being programs and flexible working options.

What can Athona offer you?
• Experts in the healthcare sector offering a professional and supportive service.
• Nationwide vacancies available in the NHS, Charities, Social Enterprises and private sector.
• Provide support from start to finish, including negotiations on terms and onboarding.
• Overseas support for candidates not familiar with the UK.
• A supportive team who truly care about your career, taking the time to understand your needs and help you achieve your aspirations.
• Support beyond placement, making sure you're happy with your new job and it continues to fulfil your career goals.

Interested? Simply apply above today to enjoy these excellent career prospects and reap the rewards of making a real difference to others, every day.

If you are interested in learning more about this job role or any other opportunities through Athona, get in touch with Lewis on 01277 245909 or drop an email to lewis.miller@athona.com