Divisional Manager

As Divisional Manager - Nursing Services, you will lead the financial, operational and clinical performance of a defined portfolio of services within Cromwell Hospital. Reporting to the Chief Nursing Officer, you will be part of the Senior Leadership Team, collaborating across the hospital and the wider London Diagnostic and Secondary Care community to align services with the organisation's strategic priorities. This role offers the unique opportunity to shape the future of nursing services, drive transformational change and deliver exceptional experiences for patients, clinicians and staff. Responsibilities Provide visible, proactive leadership across multiple clinical areas, embedding a culture of accountability and continuous improvement. Drive operational efficiency through effective resource utilisation, workflow optimisation and KPI monitoring. Take full accountability for financial performance, implementing rigorous cost‑control measures, optimising resource allocation and ensuring sustainable profitability across services. Lead talent development and succession planning, fostering an engaging and inclusive workplace culture. Lead strategic service development in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders, identifying growth opportunities, designing innovative offerings and delivering projects that enhance clinical outcomes and drive revenue. Ensure compliance with regulatory and professional standards, embedding robust clinical governance and risk management frameworks. Champion customer experience, consultant engagement and innovation in service delivery. Actively manage estates and non‑clinical services within your portfolio, working closely with the Associate Director of Non‑Clinical Services. Promote Cromwell Hospital as a centre of excellence, supporting growth through consultant partnerships and service development initiatives. Qualifications Third‑level qualification in a relevant specialty (e.g., Clinical Professional or Healthcare Management). Management or leadership qualification with a healthcare focus. Significant experience in operational and strategic leadership with demonstrable expertise in financial management, cost optimisation and service development within an acute healthcare setting. Proven ability to lead large, multi‑professional teams and manage complex operational and financial portfolios. Strong knowledge of regulatory frameworks and clinical governance. Excellent stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills. Results‑driven, resilient, and able to lead through complexity and change. Desirable Registered Healthcare Professional (NMC, GMC, or HCPC) – highly desirable. Project management qualification (e.g., PRINCE2). Independent healthcare experience, ideally within a central London hospital. Benefits Our benefits are designed to make health happen for our people. Viva is our global wellbeing programme and includes all aspects of our health – from mental and physical, to financial, social and environmental wellbeing. We support flexible working and have a range of family friendly benefits. Payment of professional registration fees. Equivalent to 25 days holiday per year, increasing through length of service with the option to buy or sell. Bupa health insurance as a benefit in kind. An enhanced pension plan and life insurance. Onsite gyms or local discounts where no onsite gym available. Various other benefits and online discounts. Bupa Why Bupa? We are a health insurer and provider. With no shareholders, our customers are our focus. Our people are all driven by the same purpose – helping people live longer, healthier, happier lives and making a better world. We make health happen by being brave, caring and responsible in everything we do. We encourage all our people to “Be you at Bupa”, we champion diversity, and we understand the importance of our people representing the communities and customers we serve. That is why we especially encourage applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences. Bupa is a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer. This means we aim to offer an interview/assessment to every disabled applicant who meets the minimum criteria for the role. We will make sure you are treated fairly and offer reasonable adjustments as part of our recruitment process to anyone that needs them. Time Type: Full time – Job Area: Clinical Services #J-18808-Ljbffr