Director of Clinical Services

The role

We are seeking an exceptional candidate for a new role we are introducing to St Richard’s, a Director of Clinical Services who can build from a solid base and help us realise our ambitions; someone who will inspire their teams and spearhead all our clinical services including medicine.

This is a rare opportunity to lead and develop high-quality, compassionate clinical services. The role has overall responsibility for leading, developing and line managing all clinicians, including medical staff, and for driving service design, innovation and continuous improvement to meet the evolving needs of patients, families and commissioners, ensuring alignment with St Richard’s mission and strategic intent.

As a key member of the Executive Team the post-holder will be responsible for shaping and delivering a people-first, values-driven strategy for all our clinical services. They will actively promote dignity and respect with excellent care and support for all those who use our services.

About you

You will be:

• A registered healthcare professional with current registration as:
  • Nurse (NMC), or
  • Physiotherapist (HCPC), or
  • Occupational Therapist (HCPC), or
  • Pharmacist (GPhC)
• Extensive senior‑level clinical leadership experience, ideally within community, acute or specialist care settings.
• Proven experience of line managing diverse, multidisciplinary clinical teams.
• Demonstrable experience of leading service design, transformation, development and continuous improvement, including new models of care.
• Experienced and confident operating at executive and board level
• Strong understanding of clinical governance, quality assurance and improvement and regulatory frameworks, including CQC.
• An excellent communicator with strong relationship-building and influencing skills.

Further information and the Job description can be found in the attached recruitment pack below.

What we offer

We offer a competitive salary and a wide range of benefits including;  

• Competitive salary
• Generous annual leave of 28 days plus bank holidays
• Fantastic team where everyone is welcomed and empowered to give their best
• Supportive management – keen to develop you
• Benenden Healthcare offering diagnosis, treatment and 24/7 GP and mental health advice lines, discounts etc.
• Opportunities for flexible working and family friendly policies
• Fabulous subsidised on-site café
• Pension scheme and opportunity to continue NHS pension for clinical staff
• Free Will writing service

How to apply

For a discussion, or to arrange a visit to St Richard’s, please contact Mike Wilkerson, Chief Executive:

Email:

Phone: 01905 958177

Or Aly Miles, Executive PA and Corporate Governance Lead:

Email:

Phone: 01905 958104

For general information please contact the People Services Team:

Email:

Closing date: Monday 13^th July 2026

Interview date: Friday 24^th July 2026   

Second stage interview date: Thursday 30^th July 2026

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