Head of Care Services
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Job Summary
About Direct Medics
Last year were proud to celebrate our 25th anniversary marking a quarter-century of placing healthcare professionals in locum roles across both the public and private sectors in the UK and Ireland. Our long-standing reputation speaks to the trust and reliability weve built within the healthcare sector.
Head of Services
Northern Ireland / ROI Travel Required
Starting Salary: From 70000
Full-Time Permanent
Location
Armagh
The Opportunity
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and strategic healthcare leader to join a growing organisation delivering high-quality person-centred care services across the island of Ireland.
We are seeking a passionate and driven Head of Services to lead operational excellence service growth compliance and quality improvement across a portfolio of residential supported living and specialist care services.
This is a senior leadership role with genuine opportunity to influence organisational direction support service expansion and drive positive outcomes for the people supported.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and oversee the delivery of high-quality person-centred care services across multiple locations
Drive operational performance service development and continuous improvement initiatives
Coach and support Service Managers to achieve excellent outcomes
Ensure services remain fully compliant with all relevant regulatory and governance frameworks
Lead audits quality assurance processes and improvement plans
Build and maintain strong relationships with regulators commissioners and key stakeholders
Monitor KPIs budgets and organisational objectives
Support tender submissions mobilisation and growth of new services
Promote a culture of accountability learning and excellence across teams
About You
You will be an experienced senior leader within health and social care who is passionate about delivering outstanding services and developing high-performing teams.
Essential Experience
Minimum 4 years senior management experience within health & social care
Experience managing multi-site services and operational managers
Strong background in compliance governance and regulated services
Proven experience working with regulators and external stakeholders
Experience supporting service development and organisational growth
Qualifications
Registered Nurse Social Work qualification Allied Health Professional qualification or equivalent
Postgraduate qualification in Leadership Management or related field desirable
Evidence of ongoing professional development
Skills & Attributes
Inspirational leadership and people management skills
Strategic thinker with strong operational capability
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
Analytical and solution-focused approach
Passionate about person-centred care and continuous improvement
Whats on Offer
Starting salary from 70000
Senior leadership opportunity with significant organisational impact
Opportunity to support and shape service growth across NI and ROI
Work within a progressive and values-led organisation
Supportive leadership team and collaborative culture
Additional Requirements
Full driving licence
Flexibility to travel across Northern Ireland and Republic of Ireland
Flexibility for occasional weekends and on-call responsibilities
Apply now to discuss this opportunity in confidence.
About Company
Direct Medics is a leading recruitment agency placing top healthcare professionals in locum, temporary and permanent roles across the UK & Ireland since 2000.
