Clinical Services Manager – Outpatients – Circle Health Group
Circle Health Group, Britain's leading independent healthcare provider, is looking for a Clinical Services Manager to join the Outpatients department at The Chiltern Hospital in Great Missenden.
Overview
Full‑time role, 37.5 hours per week, permanent position. Salary up to £56,000 per year (dependent on experience, training and qualification). The role requires covering a flexible shift pattern.
Responsibilities
* Lead the nursing team to deliver evidence‑based, compassionate care that meets individual patient needs and supports community health.
* Act as a visible clinical leader and role model, working at least one clinical shift per week and providing expert advice and support to staff.
* Ensure nursing staff consistently identify, plan, implement and evaluate individualised patient care in line with professional standards and local policies.
* Promote best practice, safeguarding standards and multidisciplinary working to support safe and effective care delivery.
* Oversee day‑to‑day running of clinical services, ensuring safe staffing, appropriate skill mix and efficient patient flow.
* Manage staff rotas, annual leave, and study leave to maintain effective coverage and compliance with labour management targets and KPIs.
* Support the delivery of strategic and operational plans in collaboration with the senior leadership team.
* Lead on the implementation of service developments and business improvement initiatives to enhance performance and patient experience.
Qualifications & Experience
* Registered Nurse (Adult) with valid NMC registration.
* Proven leadership experience in a senior nursing or clinical management role.
* Strong understanding of clinical governance, patient safety and health policy frameworks.
* Demonstrated ability to lead teams, manage performance and coordinate services in a dynamic clinical setting.
* Excellent interpersonal, communication and problem‑solving skills.
* Sound knowledge of financial planning, budget management and resource optimisation.
* Ability to analyse data, respond to risks and support service transformation.
* Leadership or management qualification (e.g. ILM, MBA, PGCert).
* Experience in private healthcare, acute hospitals or multispecialty settings.
* Working knowledge of electronic rostering systems and clinical documentation platforms.
* Experience in business development, clinical audits and peer review participation.
Salary & Benefits
* 25 days holiday per year + bank holidays, increasing to 30 days with service.
* Management Bonus Scheme.
* Private Pension Scheme.
* Private Healthcare Scheme covering pre‑existing medical conditions.
* Friends & Family Hospital Discounts.
* Family‑friendly policies, including enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay.
* Non‑contributory life insurance.
* Staff engagement hub with discounts, rewards and voluntary benefits.
* Resources, tools and services to support wellbeing.
* Employee recognition programmes.
* Industry‑leading training and development opportunities.
Circle Health Group is committed to creating a diverse workforce offering inclusive opportunities for all colleagues. Our principles and values guide us to be self‑less, compassionate, committed, collaborative, brave, agile, tenacious and creative.
To learn more about Circle Health Group’s philosophy: https://careers.circlehealthgroup.co.uk/why-circle/our-philosophy
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