Job summary

What you'll bring

A commitment to high-quality evidence-based acute care, personal drive, enthusiasm, creativity, and resilience are essential. This role suits a senior clinical leader aiming for Deputy Head of Clinical Services (Deputy Matron).

You will assist the Head of Clinical Services (Matron) in driving excellence in safety and quality of care. The Deputy Head of Clinical Services will support daily operational management in line with best practices, requiring strong leadership and problem-solving skills. Effective communication is crucial for influencing and challenging practices at all levels.

You will help implement meaningful changes to patient pathways and ensure they are integrated into the service. Acting as a lead for all specialties, you will provide expert advice to nursing staff and multidisciplinary teams, taking on the Head of Clinical Services' duties in their absence. A broad knowledge base is needed for quality governance, incident management, and data analysis.

The Deputy HOCS will handle data reports, incident reporting, and support the Head of Clinical Services with clinical governance and ICB report requirements. Primarily based at Stourside Hospital, you will provide on-site leadership and clinical assurance.

Main duties of the job

What you'll bring

A commitment to high-quality evidence-based acute care, personal drive, enthusiasm, creativity, and resilience are essential. This role suits a senior clinical leader aiming for Deputy Head of Clinical Services (Deputy Matron).

You will assist the Head of Clinical Services (Matron) in driving excellence in safety and quality of care. The Deputy Head of Clinical Services will support daily operational management in line with best practices, requiring strong leadership and problem-solving skills. Effective communication is crucial for influencing and challenging practices at all levels.

You will help implement meaningful changes to patient pathways and ensure they are integrated into the service. Acting as a lead for all specialties, you will provide expert advice to nursing staff and multidisciplinary teams, taking on the Head of Clinical Services' duties in their absence. A broad knowledge base is needed for quality governance, incident management, and data analysis.

The Deputy HOCS will handle data reports, incident reporting, and support the Head of Clinical Services with clinical governance and ICB report requirements. Primarily based at Stourside Hospital, you will provide on-site leadership and clinical assurance.

About us

Ramsay Health Care offers high-quality private healthcare across Australia, the UK and Europe. With a reputation built on "People Caring for People," we are committed to advancing medical excellence and providing outstanding patient experiences. Every year, millions of patients put their trust in Ramsay, confident in our ability to deliver exceptional care with outstanding clinical outcomes.

Details

Date posted

04 September 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

JR17176

Job locations

Stourbridge, United Kingdom

Stourbridge

England

DY81AD

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

The role

A commitment to high-quality evidence-based acute care, personal drive, enthusiasm, creativity, and resilience are essential. This role suits a senior clinical leader aiming for Deputy Head of Clinical Services (Deputy Matron).

You will assist the Head of Clinical Services (Matron) in driving excellence in safety and quality of care. The Deputy Head of Clinical Services will support daily operational management in line with best practices, requiring strong leadership and problem-solving skills. Effective communication is crucial for influencing and challenging practices at all levels.

You will help implement meaningful changes to patient pathways and ensure they are integrated into the service. Acting as a lead for all specialties, you will provide expert advice to nursing staff and multidisciplinary teams, taking on the Head of Clinical Services' duties in their absence. A broad knowledge base is needed for quality governance, incident management, and data analysis.

The Deputy HOCS will handle data reports, incident reporting, and support the Head of Clinical Services with clinical governance and ICB report requirements. Primarily based at Stourside Hospital, you will provide on-site leadership and clinical assurance.

What you'll bring with you:

oProfessional clinical registration with no restrictions

oAcademic and analytical in report writing

oExperience managing clinical departments

oInnovation in clinical practice

oPolicy development

oDeveloping clinical audit programmes

oSelf-directed, decision-making, idea generation

oUnderstanding of research and clinical effectiveness

oInterpersonal skills in conflict management

oAbility to lead a positive culture through compassionate leadership

oCommitment to developing clinical practice of others

oExcellent communication and influencing skills

oWork well in the Senior Clinical Team

Why Join us?

Health, Wellbeing & Financial

Private medical cover (option to add family), discounted Bupa dental, life assurance (3x salary), private pension with up to 5% employer match, and Employee Assistance Programme.

Work-Life Balance

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, option to buy/sell leave, flexible working where possible, enhanced family leave, and volunteer leave.

Career Development

Ongoing training and development through the Ramsay Academy, plus colleague recognition programmes.

Lifestyle Benefits

Employee discounts platform, Cycle2Work scheme, subsidised staff restaurant and free on-site parking where available.

Job description Job responsibilities The roleA commitment to high-quality evidence-based acute care, personal drive, enthusiasm, creativity, and resilience are essential. This role suits a senior clinical leader aiming for Deputy Head of Clinical Services (Deputy Matron).You will assist the Head of Clinical Services (Matron) in driving excellence in safety and quality of care. The Deputy Head of Clinical Services will support daily operational management in line with best practices, requiring strong leadership and problem-solving skills. Effective communication is crucial for influencing and challenging practices at all levels.You will help implement meaningful changes to patient pathways and ensure they are integrated into the service. Acting as a lead for all specialties, you will provide expert advice to nursing staff and multidisciplinary teams, taking on the Head of Clinical Services' duties in their absence. A broad knowledge base is needed for quality governance, incident management, and data analysis.The Deputy HOCS will handle data reports, incident reporting, and support the Head of Clinical Services with clinical governance and ICB report requirements. Primarily based at Stourside Hospital, you will provide on-site leadership and clinical assurance.What you'll bring with you:oProfessional clinical registration with no restrictionsoAcademic and analytical in report writingoExperience managing clinical departmentsoInnovation in clinical practiceoPolicy developmentoDeveloping clinical audit programmesoSelf-directed, decision-making, idea generationoUnderstanding of research and clinical effectivenessoInterpersonal skills in conflict managementoAbility to lead a positive culture through compassionate leadershipoCommitment to developing clinical practice of othersoExcellent communication and influencing skillsoWork well in the Senior Clinical TeamWhy Join us?Health, Wellbeing & FinancialPrivate medical cover (option to add family), discounted Bupa dental, life assurance (3x salary), private pension with up to 5% employer match, and Employee Assistance Programme.Work-Life Balance25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, option to buy/sell leave, flexible working where possible, enhanced family leave, and volunteer leave.Career DevelopmentOngoing training and development through the Ramsay Academy, plus colleague recognition programmes.Lifestyle BenefitsEmployee discounts platform, Cycle2Work scheme, subsidised staff restaurant and free on-site parking where available.

Person Specification

Relevant Membership to Affiliated Body

Essential

• Clinical Registration

Desirable

• Clinical Registration

Person Specification Relevant Membership to Affiliated Body Essential Clinical Registration Desirable Clinical Registration

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Ramsay Health Care UK Operations Limited

Address

Stourbridge, United Kingdom

Stourbridge

England

DY81AD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.ramsayhealth.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Ramsay Health Care UK Operations Limited

Address

Stourbridge, United Kingdom

Stourbridge

England

DY81AD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.ramsayhealth.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)