Job Title - Divisional Clinical Services Lead

Location - London, Chelmsford, Dartford and Cambridge

Salary - Commensurate with level of experience

Optical Express is the UK’s only complete eye care provider, and Europe’s leading private provider of laser eye surgery and premium intraocular lens and cataract surgery. Each week Optical Express Surgeons undertake more laser eye surgery and private intraocular lens procedures collectively than any other providers.

For over 35 years, millions of patients have trusted Optical Express with their eye care. Operating clinics across the UK, Ireland, and mainland Europe, Optical Express, supported by an esteemed International Medical Advisory Board, is a thought leader in the global optometry and refractive surgery industry.

Position Summary

As a Divisional Clinical Services Lead, you will be responsible for providing clinical leadership, education, quality improvement, and regulatory compliance for a group of clinics located in the South East of England. This is a mobile role that involves significant travel, working closely with clinical teams specialising in cataract and refractive surgery, Cosmetic Surgery and Aesthetics.

Key Responsibilities

• Clinical Leadership: Provide guidance and clinical leadership to clinic teams, ensuring the highest standards of patient care and safety.
• Education: Develop and deliver training programs for clinical staff to ensure continuous professional development, in line with industry best practices and regulatory requirements.
• Quality Improvement: Implement and monitor quality improvement initiatives to enhance clinical outcomes, patient satisfaction, and operational efficiency within the clinics.
• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure strict adherence to all relevant regulatory standards and guidelines, such as CQC, GOC, and ISO requirements.
• Performance Evaluation: Regularly assess and evaluate the performance of clinical staff, providing constructive feedback and driving continuous improvement.
• Patient Experience: Collaborate with the clinical teams to optimise the patient experience, maintaining the highest level of patient satisfaction.
• Resource Allocation: Work closely with clinic managers and central services to allocate resources effectively, ensuring smooth clinic operations.
• Collaboration: Foster collaboration and communication with colleagues, internal departments, and external stakeholders to drive excellence in clinical services.