Head of Clinical Services (12 month FTC) Independent Healthcare | South East England
£70,000 – £75,000 Full time 12 month fixed term contract
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and commercially minded clinical leader to join a well-established independent healthcare provider during a pivotal period of growth and modernisation.
This fixed-term appointment offers the chance to make a genuine strategic impact within a highly regarded surgical hospital specialising in elective and specialist services. The organisation is seeking a dynamic Head of Clinical Services who can bring fresh thinking, operational leadership, and a strong commercial mindset to help shape the next phase of development.
This is far more than a traditional clinical leadership role. The successful candidate will play a key part in driving operational efficiency, enhancing service delivery, improving workforce utilisation, and supporting sustainable growth across private healthcare activity.
The Opportunity You will lead a multidisciplinary clinical workforce across theatres, inpatient services, outpatients, and clinical support teams, while working closely with executive leadership to modernise processes, strengthen cross-site collaboration, and support strategic objectives.
Key areas of focus include: Driving operational and workforce efficiency Bringing a more commercial and strategic approach to clinical services Supporting growth in private patient activity Challenging existing ways of working and introducing innovative thinking Strengthening collaboration and communication across sites Maintaining high standards of governance, quality, and patient care
About You We are keen to speak with candidates who can demonstrate:✔️ Senior clinical leadership experience within the independent healthcare sector✔️ Strong commercial awareness and strategic thinking capability✔️ Experience leading large multidisciplinary clinical teams✔️ Proven operational and budget management experience✔️ The confidence to challenge constructively and drive improvement✔️ A collaborative, engaging, and forward-thinking leadership style Experience within surgical, plastics, cosmetic, or elective care environments would be advantageous, though not essential.
What’s on Offer 27 days annual leave + bank holidays Private healthcare cover Health cash plan Free on-site parking️ Complimentary meals on site
Additional Information The position is offered initially on a fixed-term basis, however there is genuine potential for longer-term opportunities for the right individual….