Hospital Director

Hospital Director

Plymouth Hospital Permanent Full Time

37.5 hours per week

Competitive dependent on experience and comprehensive benefits and relocation package offered

Lead with purpose. Live by the coast.

At Nuffield Health the UKs largest healthcare charity our mission is to build a healthier nationstarting with the individual. That means supporting our patients members and colleagues with care thats personal connected and transformative. And it all begins with you.

Were looking for a visionaryHospital Directorto lead our Plymouth Hospital nestled in the heart of Devons stunning coastal landscape. This is more than a leadership roleits a chance to shape healthcare in a region known for its natural beauty vibrant communities and healthy pace of life.

Your role at a glance:

As Hospital Director youll:

• Inspire and lead a high-performing leadership team embedding our values and behaviours in everything we do.

• Build strong relationships with consultants GPs NHS partners and external bodies to drive a patient-first culture.

• Champion operational excellence financial performance and quality care.

• Act as Registered Manager ensuring compliance with CQC standards and fostering a culture of safety and accountability.

About Nuffield Health Plymouth Hospital:

Located in Derriford adjacent to our Devonshire Gym our hospital has been part of the Plymouth community since 1971. We offer:

• 3 main theatres (2 laminar flow 1 digital)

• A fully JAG-accredited endoscopy suite

• A 35-bed ward with private and shared bays

• 12 consulting rooms in our outpatient department

• Specialties including Orthopaedics Plastic Surgery and Neurosurgery

Were proud to be ranked among the top 50 hospitals in the UK for total hip replacement outcomes.

What were looking for:

• Proven leadership experience in an independent hospital setting within a multi-specialty environment offering surgical outpatient and diagnostic services.

• Strong financial acumen including budget and P&L accountability

• A passion for quality safety and continuous improvement

• Eligibility to act as a fit and proper person under CQC guidelines

Why Plymouth Why Devon and Cornwall

Imagine finishing a day of meaningful work and heading to the beach moorland or a quaint harbour town. Living in Plymouth means:

• Access to the Southwest Coast Path Dartmoor National Park and golden beaches

• A thriving cultural scene with theatres galleries and festivals

• Excellent schools affordable housing and a strong sense of community

• A lifestyle that balances ambition with wellbeing

Ready to make a differenceand enjoy the journey

If this sounds like your next chapter apply today. We review applications as they come in and may close the advert early if we receive a high volume of interest.

Apply now. It starts with you.