Job Description

Department: Clinical & Nursing


Location: Based primarily at our Margate site. Post will cover all Hospital Sites.


Salary: 57,249.72-64,425.49 per annum dependent upon experience and qualifications.


Closing Date: 10th August 2025


An exciting opportunity has arisen to appoint a highly motivated, dynamic, visible leader to the post of Head of Clinical Services for Spencer Private Hospitals in Kent. This post is a pivotal role within the hospital and is offered as a full time substantive position. The successful candidate will provide strong leadership and direction to the nursing and multi-disciplinary teams. They will be an exemplary role model with the ability to support teams in the delivery of outstanding clinical care in a culture of continuous improvement. To support this vision, the successful candidate will proactively lead best practice to ensure that excellence permeates throughout the clinical environment. The successful candidate will be required to bring enthusiasm, compassionate leadership and positive energy to support and develop our excellent clinical and operational teams.

Full Time

: 37.5 hours per week across a 7 day working rota

Interview Dates -

Wednesday 27th August - Presentation Thursday 28th August - Interview Friday 29thth August - Meet the team

Q

ualifications and Experience

Registered Nurse or relevant Allied Health Professional with active UK registration Degree Level Qualification in Healthcare, Clinical Leadership or related specialty Proven senior leadership in clinical services within hospital settings (Private/NHS) Deep understanding of Clinical Governance, CQC Requirements/Reporting and Patient Safety Frameworks including PSIRF Experience in managing complex multidisciplinary teams Experience in development and administration of departmental budgets, management reports and supply contracts Inspiring leadership and effective team building abilities with strong change management High emotional intelligence and the ability to lead through influence and collaboration Strong IT skills and experience using clinical systems Ability to demonstrate effective conflict resolution within teams Proven experience in effective people management, including leading multidisciplinary teams, managing performance, supporting staff development, and handling complex employee relations issues in line with HR best practice and organisational policy Experienced role model to provide advice and guidance to staff Caring and approachable Owns challenges from identification through to resolution ensuring effective outcomes

How to apply:

We regret that CVs are not accepted for any of our roles,

for an application pack please download the file. If you are using an iPad or iPhone you will need to download an app for opening zip files.


To discuss this vacancy please contact Cheryl Lloyds, Clinical Director Cheryl.Lloyds@spencerhospitals.com


Alternatively, please contact Carina Pieries, HR Business Partner on 01304 222687.


E-mail: recruitment@spencerhospitals.com

Previous candidates need not apply. Please note: We reserve the right to close the advert prior to the advertised closing date, dependent upon the number of adverts received.