Deputy Head of Clinical Services

Overview

In this role you will co-lead clinical services across multiple Ramsay sites, guiding safe, efficient delivery and continuous improvement. You’ll partner with the Head of Clinical Services to oversee operations, support Heads of Department, and drive high-quality patient outcomes. The position involves shaping patient pathways and implementing governance and auditing practices across a growing multi-site network. You join a mission-driven, people-centric group renowned for clinical excellence.

Pay / Benefits

• Private medical cover
• Life assurance (3x salary)
• Private pension with up to 5% employer match
• Employee Assistance Programme
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Flexible working where possible

Responsibilities

• Support operational management of clinical services across Peterborough, Thorpe Wood expansion site, and Boston facilities
• Lead improvements to patient pathways and service quality
• Deputise for the Head when needed and advise Nursing and clinical teams
• Ensure safe, effective delivery and high standards of patient safety
• Contribute to quality governance, incident management, and data analysis
• Collaborate with Heads of Department and other leaders to drive continuous improvement
• Provide strong clinical leadership and problem-solving guidance
• Produce and review reports to support governance and performance
• Develop others and support staff through change management

Key requirements

• Unrestricted professional clinical registration
• Strong report-writing skills
• Experience managing clinical departments
• Innovation in clinical practice
• Experience with clinical audit programmes
• Ability to work independently and manage change
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Commitment to developing others

• strong communication
• leadership and influencing ability
• resilience and adaptability
• knowledge of quality governance
• incident management
• data analysis

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