Head of Clinical Services

Head of Clinical Services

Location: Staffordshire
Salary: £80,000

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced clinical leader to join a growing complex care provider supporting adults and children with long-term and complex healthcare needs in the community.

As Head of Clinical Services, you will be responsible for leading clinical governance, quality, safeguarding, workforce development, and service improvement across multiple services. Working as a key member of the senior leadership team, you will drive high standards of care, regulatory compliance, and positive outcomes for service users.

Key Responsibilities

* Lead and develop nursing and care teams across multiple locations.

* Ensure robust clinical governance, quality assurance, and risk management frameworks.

* Oversee safeguarding, infection control, incident management, and clinical compliance.

* Drive service improvement, innovation, and transformational change initiatives.

* Build effective relationships with NHS partners, commissioners, local authorities, and stakeholders.

* Support the development of complex care services and workforce strategies.

* Ensure services meet all regulatory and legislative requirements.

* Promote a culture of continuous learning, professional development, and clinical excellence.

* Champion person-centred care and use feedback to improve service delivery.

* Contribute to wider organisational strategy as part of the senior leadership team.

Requirements

* NMC Registered Nurse (Adult and/or Paediatric).

* Degree-qualified healthcare professional.

* Significant senior leadership experience within complex care, community healthcare, or homecare services.

* Strong understanding of clinical governance, safeguarding, quality, and compliance.

* Proven experience managing multidisciplinary teams.

* Experience delivering service improvements and driving clinical excellence.

* Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

* Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel.

Desirable

* Master's qualification in Healthcare or Management.

* Experience working with children and adults with complex clinical needs.

* Knowledge of Lean, Quality Improvement, or service redesign methodologies.

This is an excellent opportunity for a strategic clinical leader looking to influence service delivery, enhance quality standards, and make a meaningful impact within a growing healthcare organisation