Job Introduction
Every day brings a chance to make a difference.
Head of Clinical Services
Location: Derbyshire and Bassetlaw
Hours: 37.5 hours (30 hours for Head of Clinical Services and 7.5 hours for ACP)
Salary: Band: 8B-8C
At DHU Healthcare, every role matters. Because every moment gives us the chance to make the difference - for patients, colleagues and communities. Wherever you join us, your compassion, commitment and skills will not only make all the difference in the moment today but also shape the care we deliver tomorrow.
Skilled teams, exceptional care.
With us, every moment matters. Our UEC teams deliver expert care 24/7, working together to respond quickly when it’s needed most.
Working with the Director, Clinical Director and senior leadership team, the postholder will drive clinical service improvement, workforce development, governance and performance, building strong partnerships to deliver better outcomes, patient experience, access, productivity and value.
As a Head of Clinical Services, you will:
- Clinical and Operational Leadership: Provide visible, inclusive leadership, ensuring safe, effective and responsive clinical services, with clear accountability and robust risk management.
- Quality, Safety and Governance: Lead clinical governance, regulatory compliance and safeguarding, using feedback, audit and performance data to drive continuous improvement and maintain high standards of care.
- Performance and Workforce Development: Drive service improvement, transformation and productivity while developing a skilled, motivated and inclusive workforce through effective planning, leadership and professional development.
- Financial and Resource Management: Ensure efficient use of resources, workforce capacity and budgets, delivering sustainable services without compromising patient safety, quality or experience.
- Partnerships and Professional Leadership: Build strong relationships with patients, colleagues, commissioners and system partners, providing professional expertise, influencing decisions and supporting collaborative service development.
For you, benefits that work.
We’ll support your health, happiness and future with benefits that put you first. From access to the NHS pension scheme (and we’ll honour your existing NHS pension pot and holiday entitlement if you’re transferring), to wellbeing support, flexible options and career growth, we’re here to help you thrive at work and in life. For more information on the full range of benefits available click here.
Supporting your growth at every stage.
With us, development is part of our culture. From essential training and apprenticeships to supportive leadership and career pathways, we’ll help you grow in ways that matter to you. Because when our people thrive, so do our patients and communities.
A culture where differences matter.
We believe that when everyone feels valued, respected and supported, they can do their best work. We’re proud to reflect the rich diversity of the communities we serve, welcoming colleagues from all backgrounds. We are committed to supporting the Armed Forces community and, as a Disability Confident Employer, we welcome candidates to share any support or reasonable adjustments they may need during the recruitment process. For more information on how DHU can support you, please click here.
At DHU Healthcare, your skills, ideas and growth matter. Join us and be part of something bigger.
