Chief director

Full Time & Permanent

The Alexandra Hospital located in Cheadle is proudly part of Circle Health Group, which is renowned as the leading provider of independent healthcare in Britain. With a wide-reaching network of hospitals and clinics, we specialize in performing a higher volume of complex surgeries than any other private healthcare provider in the country.

This unique opportunity presents one of the most pivotal leadership positions within Circle Health Group, offering the chance to assume full operational accountability for The Alexandra Hospital in Cheadle, a premier private hospital in the North of England.

Featuring 128 beds, 10 state-of-the-art theatres, and a cutting-edge multi-modality imaging suite, The Alexandra Hospital delivers a comprehensive spectrum of diagnostic, medical, and surgical services catering to both children and adults. From ophthalmology to orthopaedics, hernias to hearts, we offer top-notch healthcare services.

Moreover, The Alexandra boasts a private walk-in center, a private GP service, and a 7-bedded ITU facility catering to the specialized needs of patients.

We are currently seeking a dynamic Hospital Director to lead our exceptional team.

This role demands a visionary leader with a solid track record of steering successful, transformative, and clinically excellent hospitals.

As a full-time permanent position, this role entails some regional and national travel.

• Degree level education/ post-graduate qualifications or equivalent.
• A clear understanding of current health industry issues and knowledge of health funding pertaining to private/public health sectors with a working knowledge of statutory regulatory requirements.
• Able to establish operational and capital budgets that accurately reflect the organization's goals, intended strategies, and emerging commercial opportunities.
• Sound financial skills enabling the interpretation of financial data.
• Awareness of regulatory requirements in healthcare.
• Risk management skills.
• Excellent HR management skills, including recruitment, selection, and retention.
• Proven leadership and strategic planning abilities within a commercial or healthcare environment.
• Demonstrated experience of leading change in a commercial or healthcare environment by fostering a positive challenging culture that meets customer expectations and requirements.
• Previous healthcare experience in a senior management position.

An Executive Director plays a pivotal role in charting the strategic direction and leadership for the hospital and its management team. Additionally, the Executive Director must serve as a role model, mentor, and coach to the hospital team.

Responsibilities include ensuring the provision of safe, effective, caring, and responsive patient care in a high-quality clinical environment that optimizes the financial and operational performance of the hospital.

Circle Health Group is dedicated to offering competitive starting salaries along with a wide array of employee benefits, such as:

• ~ 25 days holiday per year + bank holidays, increasing to 30 days with service.
• ~ Private Pension Scheme.
• ~ Management Bonus Scheme.
• ~ Private Healthcare Scheme for treatment at our hospitals, covering pre-existing medical conditions.
• ~ Friends & Family Hospital Discounts.
• ~ Family-Friendly policies, including enhanced Maternity, Paternity & Adoption pay.
• ~ Life insurance.
• ~ One paid charity/volunteer day per year.
• ~ High-Value Employee Referral Scheme.
• ~ Employee recognition programs.
• ~ Industry-leading training and development opportunities.

Circle Health Group is proud to embrace diversity by striving to attract candidates with diverse experiences, backgrounds, identities, expressions, skills, and more.

Additionally, as a Gold member of the Armed Forces Covenant and a Disability Confident Employer, we wholeheartedly welcome applications from members of the Armed Forces Community. Our principles and values inspire our colleagues to embody traits such as selflessness, compassion, commitment, collaboration, bravery, agility, tenacity, and creativity, underscoring our purpose and culture.