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Registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council or Health and Care Professions Council
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Experience working at a supervisory or managerial level within a relevant clinical setting.
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At least 2 years experience working as a Ward Manager or equivalent.
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Experience of managing clinical budgets and resources effectively.
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Strong leadership and people management skills, with the ability to motivate and develop clinical teams.
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Experience of leading, implementing and reviewing quality improvement initiatives within a relevant clinical environment.
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Excellent verbal and non-verbal communication skills, with an understanding of how communication can impact different audiences.
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Ability to adapt and flex communication style depending on the situation, audience and message.
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Priory Hospital Newbury £55,000 per annumFull Time – 37.5 HoursPriory Hospital Newbury has an opportunity for a Director of Clinical Services to join our team. Priory Hospital Newbury, Berkshire is a level 2 rehabilitation service supporting adult males with mental health needs, working towards community reintegration. It is accessible by public transport, with local bus routes nearby including services to Reading and Basingstoke, and nearby train stations providing links into London.
What you'll be doing
You will be part of a compassionate team that is committed to supporting people's wellbeing. We take a personalised approach, using proven therapies to help people move forward with confidence and build a healthier, more fulfilling future.Reporting to the Hospital Director, you will be a key member of the Hospital Senior Management Team, providing strong clinical leadership across our nursing and therapy services. You will have overall responsibility for the safe, effective and high-quality delivery of clinical services, ensuring our patients receive the highest standards of care and support.You will lead clinical services across our two wards: a 12-bed Rehabilitation & Recovery (R&R) ward and an 18-bed Acute ward. Working collaboratively with colleagues across the hospital, you will promote a positive, patient-centred culture, drive continuous improvement and ensure our clinical teams are supported to deliver the best possible outcomes and experience for our patients.This position is a leadership role at Priory and during the interview process we will be assessing candidates against our leadership behaviours. These are a set of ten values driven behaviours that define great leadership at Priory. They are integral to driving a positive high performing culture where we strive to deliver the best care and outcomes for the people we support. You can find out more about our interview approach and our leadership behaviours here.You can find additional information in the attached job description.
What we will give you in return
- Free on-site parking
- Enhanced maternity pay
- Birthday Holiday - Your Birthday as an extra days annual leave
- Contributory pension scheme
- Flexible benefits including reduced rates and access to new schemes including gym membership, IT technology (laptops / tablets / smartphones) and private healthcare
- Access to development opportunities
- Sponsorship of professional qualifications through our Individual Professional Development (IPD) panel
- Leadership & management development
- Long service award
- Refer a friend bonuses
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