Operational Director - North
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Location: North of England (with national travel including regular travel to London)
We are seeking an experienced Operational Director to lead the development and operational delivery of our growing Neuro Division.
Reporting to the Managing Director, this is a unique opportunity to lead the transformation of specialist care services into hospital-based neurological services, delivering high-quality clinical care within a modern independent healthcare environment.
The successful candidate will have significant operational leadership experience within hospitals, ideally in the independent healthcare sector, and a strong understanding of private and insurance-funded healthcare pathways.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead operational strategy and performance across the Neuro Division, specifically focusing on the North.
- Oversee the conversion and development of specialist neurological and spinal care homes into hospital-level services.
- Ensure full compliance with healthcare regulations including Care Quality Commission standards.
- Develop strong relationships with consultants, referring clinicians, and private insurers.
- Drive operational excellence, patient experience, and service growth.
- Support multi-site operations with travel to London and nationally as required.
This role offers the opportunity to shape and lead an innovative neurological service within a growing healthcare organisation.
Service Development
- Lead the development and transformation of specialist services into hospital environments
Governance and Compliance
- Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements including Care Quality Commission standards and best practice frameworks.
- Maintain strong quality assurance, risk management, and clinical governance systems.
Stakeholder Engagement
- Build strong working relationships with consultants, insurers, and referring clinicians.
- Support partnerships with private healthcare providers and commissioning bodies.
Operational Performance
- Deliver operational efficiency and service growth.
- Monitor key performance indicators relating to patient outcomes, safety, and service performance.
- Lead and develop senior operational teams across the division
About You
- Extensive hospital operational leadership experience (e.g. Hospital Director, Divisional Director, or Operations Director).
- Strong knowledge of private healthcare and insurance-funded care pathways.
- Proven experience managing multiple complex healthcare services.
- Strong understanding of hospital governance, quality, and compliance.
- Based in the North of England and willing to travel nationally.
- Experience of the Scottish healthcare system would be advantageous.