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Director of Clinical Services

Spire Healthcare Ltd

Bristol, BS6 6UT

Salary

Negotiable

Contract

Permanent

Hours

Not specified

Closing date

25 September 2026

25 days left

Job description

Director of Clinical Services | Bristol | Full time 37.5 hours a week | Perm | Band 8b/8c, dependant on experience plus benefits Spire Bristol Hospita...

Duties and responsibilities

The responsibilities for this role include but are not limited to:

  • Set and maintain clinical practise and standards within Governance and regulatory framework whilst developing and sharing evidence based clinical practise.
  • Provide overall clinical leadership and operational management to all areas of the clinical service areas as agreed with the post holder.
  • Promote a cost effective, patient focused quality service for the continuing success of Spire Healthcare.
  • Provide clear focus on business results; maintaining the balance between quality healthcare delivery and sound financial performance.
  • Lead and implement the hospitals clinical strategy and provide support and input to the hospitals overall business strategy, consistent with corporate direction.
  • Deputise for the Hospital Managing Director in their absence.
  • Act as the Director of Infection Prevention and Control for the Hospital.

Who we're looking for

  • You will be a Registered Nurse with valid pin number
  • You will have a strong clinical quality background and have knowledge of the CQC process.
  • You will have risk management, governance and patient safety and quality experience.
  • You will have infection control experience.
  • Excellent communication skills.
  • Competence across a range of clinical, management and leadership skills
  • Professional and clinical knowledge acquired through state registration and further education and development
  • Evidence of substantial post registration
  • Continual professional development in management and clinically related and relevant subjects

We offer employees a competitive salary as well as a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:

  • 35 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays
  • Employer and employee contributory pension with flexible retirement options
  • Spire for you reward platform - discount and cashback for over 1000 retailers
  • Private medical insurance
  • Life assurance
  • On site car parking

For further information about this role or for an informal conversation about the range of career options available with Spire please contact Penny Warner at penny.warner@spirehealthcare.com

Spire Healthcare are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture for all. Our people are our difference, its their dedication, warmth and pursuit of excellence that sets Spire Healthcare apart.

Closing date: In order to streamline our recruitment process, we reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once we have received a sufficient number of applications.

Spire Healthcare is a leading independent healthcare group in the United Kingdom, running 38 hospitals and over 50 clinics across England, Wales and Scotland. It provides diagnostics, inpatient, day case and outpatient care, operates a network of private GPs and provides workplace health services to over 800 corporate clients. It also delivers a range of private and NHS mental health, musculoskeletal and dermatological services.

We have achieved our market leading position because of our Purpose, which is to 'make a positive difference to people's lives through outstanding personalised care'. Everyone at Spire is aligned to this purpose, which underpins a culture of respect, inclusion, passion and collaboration across our business, enabling us to achieve more than 98% of our hospitals being rated Good or Outstanding by the Regulators; these are sector leading standards.

Spire Healthcare is a leading independent healthcare group in the United Kingdom, running 38 hospitals and over 50 clinics across England, Wales and Scotland. It provides diagnostics, inpatient, day case and outpatient care, operates a network of private GPs and provides workplace health services to over 800 corporate clients. It also delivers a range of private and NHS mental health, musculoskeletal and dermatological services.

We have achieved our market leading position because of our Purpose, which is to 'make a positive difference to people's lives through outstanding personalised care'. Everyone at Spire is aligned to this purpose, which underpins a culture of respect, inclusion, passion and collaboration across our business, enabling us to achieve more than 98% of our hospitals being rated 'Good' or 'Outstanding' by the Regulators; these are sector leading standards.

Qualifications

Essential

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Experience

Essential

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How to apply

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Provenance

Source

NHS Jobs

First seen

25 August 2026

Last checked

27 August 2026

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