Head of Clinical Services - Ophthalmology

Scienceabode; Bristol; On-site; GBP 75,000 - GBP 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading ophthalmology provider in Bristol is seeking a Head of Clinical Services to oversee clinical strategy across multiple sites. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring high standards of patient care, driving clinical governance, and leading a multidisciplinary team. A GOC registered Optometrist with over 10 years of clinical leadership experience is essential. The role promises a competitive salary of £75,000 – £90,000 per annum.

Qualifications

• 10+ years post-qualification experience, including senior clinical leadership.
• Strong background in clinical governance and CQC/NHS standards.
• Proven team leadership and stakeholder management experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead clinical strategy, governance, and operational delivery.
• Oversee multidisciplinary teams and monitor clinical performance.
• Implement clinical protocols, standards, and training programmes.
• Ensure compliance with CQC, NHS, and ICB standards.
• Monitor clinical KPIs and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Optometric expertise

Clinical governance

Team leadership

Stakeholder management

Education

GOC registered Optometrist

Job description

Head of Clinical Services - Ophthalmology

£75,000 – £90,000

Bristol (Multi-site)

We are recruiting for a Head of Clinical Services to join a leading ophthalmology provider across multiple Bristol sites.

Responsibilities

• Reporting to the Clinical Directors, you will lead clinical strategy, governance and operational delivery, ensuring high standards of patient care and regulatory compliance. You will oversee multidisciplinary teams, monitor clinical performance, and build strong relationships with NHS and ICB stakeholders.
• Lead the development and implementation of clinical protocols, standards and training programmes.
• Oversee professional registration, CPD compliance and audit readiness in line with CQC, NHS and ICB standards.
• Contribute to Clinical Governance processes and represent the organisation at relevant industry forums.
• Monitor clinical KPIs and patient outcomes, leading continuous improvement initiatives.
• Drive adoption of advanced diagnostic technologies including OCT, biometry and glaucoma pathways.
• Oversee all planned outpatient clinical activity across multiple sites.
• Manage and develop a large multidisciplinary clinical team.
• Build and maintain relationships with ICBs, NHS Trusts, Health Boards and Primary Care stakeholders.

Essential

• GOC registered Optometrist
• 10+ years post-qualification experience, including senior clinical leadership
• Strong background in clinical governance and CQC/NHS standards
• Proven team leadership and stakeholder management experience

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£75000 – £90000/annum