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For Companies Affidea is Europe\’s largest provider of diagnostic imaging, outpatient care and cancer care services, operating 319 plus centres across 15 countries. We deliver high‐quality MRI, CT, X‐ray, ultrasound and advanced cancer diagnostics, supported by expert clinical teams and state‒of‒the‒art technology. Founded in 1991, Affidea has grown into a leading pan‒European healthcare network, serving over 10 million patients every year through a multidisciplinary team of more than 9,000 healthcare professionals.
We are now seeking an exceptional Clinic Director to lead our brand‒new Affidea Clinic, currently under construction in Wimbledon. This is a rare opportunity to shape a flagship clinical service from the ground up—driving strategic direction, operational excellence, and a culture centred on patient care and clinical quality.
Key ResponsibilitiesStrategic Leadership
Develop and implement a clear vision for the clinic in collaboration with the Affidea Leadership Team.
Identify strategic growth opportunities, balancing potential benefits with cost implications.
Drive service expansion, partnerships and innovation in clinical care.
Maintain strong focus on achieving annual goals and aligning daily operations with long‐term strategy.
Operational Leadership
Provide operational leadership with full profit and loss responsibility, driving profitable growth and market share.
Supervise day‒to‒day operations, taking a hands‒on approach to resolving strategic, technical, commercial, and personnel challenges.
Ensure alignment with Affidea\’s corporate strategy, operational policies, and quality standards.
Optimise cost structures and resource allocation to deliver efficient and effective services.
Act as senior point of contact for client communications requiring authority and influence.
Lead continuous improvements in operational efficiency, processes and business performance.
Shape and uphold a culture of clinical excellence, integrity, collaboration and innovation.
Build, support and lead the clinic team to achieve organisational goals.
Ensure strong decision‒making frameworks and effective communication systems across the clinic.
Governance & Compliance
Ensure full compliance with healthcare regulations, ethical standards and best practice guidelines.
Work closely with the Board of Directors to maintain strong governance and strategic alignment.
Uphold Affidea Group policies, legal requirements, and internal governance standards.
Identify and mitigate risks through robust financial and compliance controls.
Business Development
Demonstrate entrepreneurial drive by identifying business opportunities and expanding services.
Define and deliver activity plans and targets across all segments.
Collaborate with Business Development and Marketing teams on tenders, NHS opportunities and partnership growth.
Identify and implement new service development plans.
Consultant Management
Develop and execute the consultant operating model ensuring alignment with Affidea\’s strategic direction.
Identify and recruit consultants necessary to achieve business objectives.
Maintain strong relationships between consultants and senior clinical leaders.
Work with the Chief Commercial Officer to ensure sustainable agreements with PMIs.
Qualifications
Comprehensive understanding of the UK private healthcare landscape, with experience in diagnostic imaging, outpatient services and day‒case surgery.
Strong commercial acumen with a proven ability to drive growth, performance and operational efficiency.
In‐depth knowledge of the Private Medical Insurance (PMI) market.
Demonstrated skills in process management, project management, integration and change management.
Strong analytical capability with an entrepreneurial approach and strong business insight.
Exceptional leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence at all levels.
A relevant advanced business degree (e.g., MBA, MHA or equivalent).
Experience
Proven track record as a Hospital / Clinic Director or senior operational leader within a hospital or large clinical environment.
Experience in the commissioning, operational setup or launch of a new clinical facility.
Seniority level
Not Applicable
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Health Care Provider
Industries
Hospitals and Health Care
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