Spire Healthcare
Director of Clinical Services
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Director of Clinical Services Sheffield | Full Time | Market-leading salary Group-wide advancement opportunities & award-winning CPD
About the Role
Spire Claremont Hospital, located in Sheffield, is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Director of Clinical Services to provide overall leadership and management for all clinical service areas within the Hospital.
In this pivotal role, you will:
- Drive ongoing development and expansion of clinical services
- Oversee a team of Senior Department Heads across the hospital
Key Responsibilities
As Director of Clinical Services, your core duties include (working primarily 9 am–5 pm, Monday–Friday, with flexibility for on-call duties):
- Ensuring clinical governance, patient safety, and satisfaction remain top priorities
- Collaborating with the Governance Manager and Heads of Department to maintain full compliance with CQC regulations
- Implementing and enforcing ** effective infection prevention controls** across all hospital departments
- Leading quality improvement strategies for clinical teams
- Developing and executing the hospital’s clinical strategy, ensuring alignment with broader business objectives
- Delivering a patient-focused, cost-efficient service to support Spire Healthcare’s vision
- Balancing quality healthcare delivery with financial accountability
- Driving commercial growth through innovative opportunities in clinical services
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Who We’re Looking For
Candidates must meet the following criteria:
- Registered Nurse or equivalent healthcare professional with a valid NMC/HPC registration (no restrictions)
- A minimum of 3 years managing a senior clinical team (preferably in the NHS or private hospital setting)
- In-depth clinical knowledge (prior surgical ward experience advantageous)
- Demonstrated ability to apply leadership skills to clinical practice daily
- Clinically competent to undertake duties upon request
- Strong grasp of clinical governance (essential)
- An innovative, dynamic, and customer-service-driven mindset
- Preferred: Completed mentorship/teaching qualification (not mandatory)
- Preferred: Management qualification (not mandatory)
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Compensation & Benefits
We offer a competitive salary coupled with a comprehensive benefits package, including:
- 35 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays)
- Pension scheme (employer + employee contributions, flexible retirement options)
- Car allowance
- Spire for You – exclusive savings/cashback with +1,000+ retailers
- Free Bupa wellness screening
- Private medical insurance
- Life assurance
About Spire Healthcare The UK’s leading independent healthcare group, operating 38 hospitals and 50+ clinics across England, Wales, and Scotland. Providing diagnostics, inpatient/outpatient care, private GPs, workforce health solutions, and specialist services (Urology, Dermatology, Mental Health).
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