Clinical Chair

Clinical Chair
Fairfield Hospital
4 Hours & 24 Months Fixed Term
Salary: Up to £112,500.00 FTE per year (depending on level of experience, training and qualification)

Fairfield Independent Hospital in St Helens is part of Circle Health Group, Britain's leading provider of independent healthcare with a nationwide network of hospitals & clinics, performing more complex surgery than any other private healthcare provider in the country.

We have an opportunity for a Clinical Chair to join their team of staff in the Senior Management department.

• Chair the Medical Advisory Committee (MAC), ensuring effective medical input into hospital governance and strategic decisions.
• Chair the Hospital Clinical Governance Committee and actively participate in Senior Management Team meetings.
• Work with the Executive Director, Director of Clinical Services, and MAC members to build a culture of quality, safety, and continuous improvement.
• Represent medical interests at hospital and corporate leadership levels, supporting strategic planning and business development.
• Engage with external stakeholders, including NHS partners, GPs, private payors, and patient representatives, to strengthen the hospital's reputation and partnerships.
• Ensure robust systems of clinical governance are in place in line with Circle Health Group's framework.
• Provide assurance to the hospital leadership team on compliance in clinical safety, effectiveness, patient experience, responsiveness, and leadership.
• Oversee the development and implementation of clinical improvement and audit programmes, ensuring corrective action is taken where necessary.
• Ensure alignment with national and international clinical standards and guidance.
• Provide senior medical advice on innovation, new treatments, and service improvements.
• Support the Executive Director in managing clinical complaints and incidents, ensuring learning and action.

This is a part time role for 4 hours a week. The role holder will be required to cover a flexible shift pattern. This role is for a fixed term of 24 Months.

• GMC-registered medical practitioner with a licence to practise.
• Substantive consultant-level experience with proven leadership responsibilities.
• Demonstrable expertise in clinical governance, audit, and risk management.
• Proven ability to chair high-level committees (e.g. MAC, governance committees).
• Experience in medical workforce management, including appraisal and performance oversight.
• Strong communication, influencing, and interpersonal skills.
• Evidence of working effectively as part of a senior leadership team.
• Commitment to safeguarding, equality, diversity, and inclusion.
• Previous experience as a Clinical Chair, Medical Director, or senior governance lead.
• Leadership or management qualification (e.g. MBA, ILM, PGCert in Leadership).
• Experience in both NHS and independent healthcare sectors.
• Experience contributing to business development, service design, or commercial negotiations.