Overview
As Hospital Director at The Avalon Centre you will lead clinical and operational teams in a purpose-built neuroscience hospital, driving high-quality care and financial performance. You will act as Registered Manager, shape local strategy, and oversee governance and delivery in a specialist neuro-rehabilitation setting. The role combines service development with commercial engagement to secure opportunities with purchasers and referrers. You will work to enhance the hospital’s reputation and ensure evidence-based, patient-centred care at scale.
Pay / Benefits
- competitive annual salary
- £5,000 car allowance
- 33 days annual leave including bank holidays plus birthday off
- career development and training
- Wellbeing and Ely-Vate benefits platform
- Blue Light Card
Responsibilities
- Lead the neurological multidisciplinary team and oversee clinical and operational performance
- Ensure delivery of high-quality care and achievement of quality and financial targets
- Fulfil the Registered Manager duties per CQC expectations
- Develop and implement local service strategy and business plans
- Engage with provider collaboratives and external purchasers/referrers
- Drive development of new services and respond to market trends
- Promote and protect the hospital’s reputation for specialist care
Key requirements
- Excellent track record in healthcare management
- Background in neurological care
- Strong emphasis on performance and service delivery
- Budget control, business development, and revenue generation experience
- Credible, inclusive, and supportive leadership style
- Knowledge of clinical and non-clinical operations in health sectors
- Understanding of NHS and independent healthcare environments
- Governance and regulatory know-how to ensure operational excellence
- Strong leadership and team-building
- Stakeholder engagement
- Change management and adaptability
- Governance and regulatory knowledge
- Operational performance management
- NHS and Independent Healthcare sector awareness
Hospital Director in Swindon employer: National Health Service
Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and collaborative work environment for healthcare professionals in North Wales. With a commitment to employee development and a focus on compassionate care, staff have access to continuous professional development opportunities and the chance to make a meaningful impact in both acute and community paediatrics. The Health Board's integrated approach ensures that employees are part of a dynamic team dedicated to improving health outcomes for the local population.
