Head of Clinical Services / Matron - Leeds Hospital - Up to £75,000 (dependent on experience)

Nuffield Health is Britain's largest not-for-profit healthcare organisation. Join us as a Head of Clinical Services in our Leeds Hospital and continue to play your part in building a healthier nation.

You will discover nursing as it should be - with more time to care, and to get to know the people who are our patients. What's more, we are proud to deliver Matron-led care. You will enjoy a highly visible role, as a clinical lead with a true passion for delivering excellent personalised care.

As a HCS, you will:

• Ensure your hospital provides safe and effective care to people experiencing a diverse range of surgical and medical interventions.

• Deliver effective operational management and inspirational leadership.

• Champion improvement to clinical standards, care and service across wards, theatres, outpatients, pharmacy, radiology, imaging, oncology and pathology.

• Provide strategy and direction for the hospital as a role model for excellent clinical governance.

• Always be approachable and accessible to patients, relatives and colleagues alike.

What are we looking for in a Head of Clinical Services?

• A track record of achievement in managing, leading and developing nursing practice.

• Proven experience of line managing and leading clinical teams and services (including roles such as; Associate Director of Nursing, Head of Clinical Services and Matron)

• In depth knowledge of the health care regulatory agenda and mechanisms.

• An ability to stabilise teams, re-engage and recognize them, driving standards of care and a passion for health.

• The ability to quickly understand the clinical challenges facing the hospital and build excellent relationships with internal customers (such as Consultants) and external bodies.

• A thorough understanding of evidence-based practice and a track record of implementing these practices in a clinical setting.

About Leeds Hospital

Nuffield Health Leeds Hospital is proud to have received an "Outstanding" rating from the health care regulator, the Care Quality Commission (CQC), following an inspection in February 2017. The CQC highlighted that patient care was at the heart of the service and this is testimony to the commitment, skill, and pride of the team at the hospital.

Our highly successful, purpose-built hospital deals with complex surgery and a vast range of specialities involving some 300 consultants. There are 80 bedrooms, an 8 bed Level 3 critical care unit and 6 theatres (2 Stryker laparoscopic and 2 laminar flow). These facilities, and high standards of care, make us one of the leading providers of private healthcare in the area. Our staff are welcoming, friendly and supportive, headed by a caring and effective management team. We're close to the city centre and central railway station.

Be your best and join us in building a healthier nation.

Salary - Up to £75,000 dependent on experience
Closing date - 31/07/2021
Location - Leeds, West Yorkshire
Hours - Full time, 37.5 hours

If you have any questions about this role, or would like a confidential discussion then please email careers@nuffieldhealth.com

Applications will be considered as they are received and interviews will be arranged accordingly. We reserve the right to close adverts early, for example, where we have received an unprecedented high volume of applications. Therefore please apply early to ensure you are considered for the post.