Job Title: Head of Resident Doctor Services
Location: Chelsea
Type: Permanent
Work Schedule: Full-time, Monday - Friday, with 80% dedicated to managerial responsibilities & 20% to clinical duties
Salary: £80,000 - £90,000 per annum (dependent on experience)
Join our client and become a pivotal figure within the UK’s leading private healthcare provider, renowned for excellence in complex care. Their hospitals consistently earn outstanding or good ratings from the CQC, reflecting their commitment to delivering top-tier services.
Sanctuary Personnel are seeking a Head of Resident Doctors for our client's prestigious location in Central London. This role is tailored for Doctors looking to transition into a managerial role while maintaining a clinical aspect.
Summary:
They believe that clinicians are best positioned to lead healthcare organisations, blending clinical expertise with managerial acumen to ensure safe, effective, and high-quality care. This role caters to SPR doctors or Consultants seeking an alternative career path in people management and service provision.
As a trained doctor, you will oversee the direct line management of Resident Doctors and uphold accountability for the services rendered at the hospital. Collaborating with a team of five other Heads of Resident Doctors across different sites, you will report centrally to their corporate headquarters and liaise with onsite senior management teams.
Responsibilities:
Your primary responsibility is to ensure consistent, high-quality care at the hospital, aligning with business needs and Consultant-led private patient activities. Working closely with hospital leadership teams, you will manage Resident Doctors operationally and commercially, overseeing various service provisions including General Surgery, Acute Medicine, and Critical Care.
Your duties will include:
- Providing direct line management to circa 20-25 Resident Doctors
- Recruitment of new Resident Doctors and overseeing orientation and supervision programmes
- Collaborating with HR and Finance departments on contract agreements and budget management
- Managing rota to ensure responsive staffing levels
- Leading Quality Improvement Projects and enhancing patient satisfaction opportunities
Personal Specification:
- MBBS medical qualification with full GMC registration and current UK practice licence
- Additional post-graduate qualification such as MRCP or MRCS
- Minimum ST5 training or equivalent
- Experience in line managing or supervising junior doctors
- Proficient in people management practices, budget management, and roster management
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively in multidisciplinary settings
Benefits:
In addition to competitive compensation, they offer a comprehensive employment package including private healthcare insurance for you and your family, a contributory pension scheme, and a variety of other perks. As part of a well-established healthcare group, there are ample opportunities for career progression, development, and support, including funded educational courses.
Join our client's team and embark on a rewarding career path where you can make a difference in healthcare management while maintaining your clinical skills. Apply now through Sanctuary Personnel to become a part of their dynamic team.
