Director of Clinical Services
Spire Healthcare Ltd
Bushey, WD23 1RDView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
Negotiable
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
29 October 2026
28 days leftJob description
Director of Clinical Services | Spire Bushey Hospital | Bushey, Hertfordshire | Full Time | Competitive Executive Package + Excellent Benefits Spire B...
Main Duties and Responsibilities
As Director of Clinical Services, you will provide visible leadership, ensuring the delivery of outstanding patient outcomes, exceptional patient experience and operational excellence.
- Lead the development and implementation of the hospital's clinical strategy, ensuring alignment with wider corporate objectives and growth ambitions.
- Contribute to the overall business strategy, supporting service development, investment opportunities and innovation across clinical services.
- Work in partnership with the Hospital Director, consultant body and senior leadership team to deliver the Annual Operating Plan and long-term strategic objectives.
- Provide overall operational management and leadership across all clinical service areas.
- Ensure services are safe, effective, responsive and patient-centred whilst maintaining operational efficiency and financial sustainability.
- Deliver strong business performance, balancing high-quality healthcare provision with sound financial management.
- Lead and develop a high-performing clinical leadership team, fostering accountability, engagement and continuous improvement.
- Participate in the Senior Management On-Call rota and deputise for the Hospital Director as required.
We are seeking an experienced and credible healthcare leader /Modern Matron, who is registered with the NMC, HCPC or an equivalent professional body and has a proven track record of operating at Director of Clinical Services level, or within a comparable senior leadership role in an acute healthcare setting. The successful candidate will have extensive experience leading multidisciplinary teams, delivering strong operational performance and driving clinical excellence through robust governance, patient safety, risk management and quality improvement frameworks. You will bring a strong understanding of CQC and regulatory requirements, alongside experience of developing and implementing clinical strategy and leading service transformation. You will be able to balance quality outcomes with operational and business performance. Exceptional communication, influencing and stakeholder management skills are essential, together with a commitment to continual professional and leadership development.
You will bring a passion for delivering exceptional patient-centred care, combining strategic thinking with strong operational leadership to achieve outstanding results. An inspirational and collaborative leader, you will have the ability to influence others, build high-performing teams and drive a culture of continuous improvement. You will demonstrate sound judgement when navigating complex clinical and operational challenges, with a proven track record of delivering measurable improvements in quality, safety, performance and sustainable growth.
- Competitive salary
- Car allowance
- 35 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays
- Private medical insurance & Free Bupa Wellness screening
- Employer and employee contributory pension scheme with flexible retirement options
- Life assurance
- Spire For You reward platform with discounts and cashback at over 1,000 retailers
- Award-winning CPD and leadership development opportunities
- Group-wide career progression opportunities
We are extremely proud of our heritage in private healthcare and of our values as an organisation:
- Driving clinical excellence
- Doing the right thing
- Caring is our passion.
- Keeping it simple
- Delivering on our promises
- Succeeding and celebrating together
We commit to our employees well-being through work life balance, on-going development, support and reward.
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.
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.
For us, it's more than just treating patients; it's about looking after people.
Spire Bushey Hospital is one of North London and Hertfordshire's leading private hospitals, with an excellent reputation for delivering high quality private hospital treatment. All of our consultants are highly experienced and many enjoy national and international reputations. The hospital offers a premium service in key areas of complex healthcare including orthopaedics, neurology, spinal, general, cardiac care, and gynaecology.
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Provenance
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First seen
25 September 2026
Last checked
29 September 2026
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