Hospital Director

NHS

  • Northampton
  • £60,000 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 8 hours ago
Hospital Director is responsible for the strategic, financial and day-to-day running of hospital - liaise with clinical and non-clinical staff and other partner organisations, while considering the demands of political policy and local circumstances. Conduct and administer fiscal operations, including accounting, planning budgets, authorizing expenditures, establishing rates for services, and coordinating financial reporting.Main duties of the jobThe Hospital Director will provide overall strategic and operational leadership, ensuring the effective, safe, and high-quality delivery of services. The postholder will be responsible for the financial and day-to-day management of the hospital, including budget planning, authorising expenditure, and overseeing financial reporting. They will lead the development and implementation of policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with legislation including the Mental Health Act 1983. The role involves close liaison with clinical and non-clinical teams, governing boards, partner organisations, and community stakeholders to promote patient care, service improvement, and public health initiatives. The Director will oversee recruitment, workforce planning, and staff development, while fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement. Key responsibilities include performance management, risk and resource planning, monitoring service utilisation, and ensuring the hospital remains responsive to national policy, regulatory requirements, and local community needs. The postholder will champion change management, maintain high standards of governance, and ensure the hospital continues to provide safe, effective, and patient-focused care.About usSt Matthews Healthcare is one of the largest mental health service providers in Northamptonshire with locations stretching across West Midlands and East Sussex. We have been providing compassionate and personal care for over 25 years to our patients and residents in our ever-growing portfolio of 7 Homes and 3 Hospitals.The Dallingtons Hospital provides open rehabilitation for men with chronic mental health, functional illnesses, and dementia between its two units. These two units are on a site with a lovely mature leafy garden and shared therapy space.We are currently looking for Hospital Director to join our team on a permanent basis.DetailsDate posted04 September 2025Pay schemeOtherSalaryDepending on experience Upto £60,000.00ContractPermanentWorking patternFull-timeReference numberL0013-04-09-25Job locationsSt. Mathews Ltd116 Harlestone RoadNorthamptonNN5 6ABJob descriptionJob responsibilities1. Consult with medical, business, and community groups to discuss service problems, respond to community needs, enhance public relations, coordinate activities and plans, and promote health programs.2. Develop and implement organizational policies and procedures for the facility or medical unit.3. Lead on Mental Health act 1983 related assessment and treatment4. Direct or conduct recruitment, hiring and training of personnel.5. Direct, supervise and evaluate work activities of medical, nursing, technical, clerical, service, maintenance, and other personnel.6. Establish work schedules and assignments for staff, according to workload, space and equipment availability.7. Maintain awareness of advances in medicine, computerized diagnostic and treatment equipment, data processing technology, government regulations, health insurance changes, and financing options.8. Maintain communication between governing boards, medical staff, and department heads by attending board meetings and coordinating interdepartmental functioning.9. Plan, implement and administer programs and services including personnel administration, training, and coordination of medical, nursing and physical plant staff.10.Review and analyse facility activities and data to aid planning and cash and risk management and to improve service utilization.11.Establish objectives and evaluative or operational criteria for units they manage.12.Monitor the use of inpatient beds, facilities, and staff to ensure effective use of resources and assess the need for additional staff, equipment, and services.13.Prepare activity reports to inform management of the status and implementation plans of programs, services, and quality initiatives.14.Manage change in integrated health care delivery systems, such as work restructuring, technological innovations, and shifts in the focus of care.15.Inspect facilities and recommend building or equipment modifications to ensure emergency readiness and compliance to access, safety, and sanitation regulations.16.Develop and maintain computerized record management systems to store and process data such as personnel activities and information, and to produce reports.17.Develop instructional materials and conduct in-service and community-based educational programs.18. Develop or expand and implement medical programs or health services that promote research, rehabilitation, and community health19.Maintain an awareness of the Health and Safety requirements.20.Maintain client and business confidentiality at all times21.Continual Personal Development to develop oneself and the role.22.In addition to these tasks, employees may at times be asked to carry out other reasonable duties as required by the service. Job descriptionJob responsibilities1. Consult with medical, business, and community groups to discuss service problems, respond to community needs, enhance public relations, coordinate activities and plans, and promote health programs.2. Develop and implement organizational policies and procedures for the facility or medical unit.3. Lead on Mental Health act 1983 related assessment and treatment4. Direct or conduct recruitment, hiring and training of personnel.5. Direct, supervise and evaluate work activities of medical, nursing, technical, clerical, service, maintenance, and other personnel.6. Establish work schedules and assignments for staff, according to workload, space and equipment availability.7. Maintain awareness of advances in medicine, computerized diagnostic and treatment equipment, data processing technology, government regulations, health insurance changes, and financing options.8. Maintain communication between governing boards, medical staff, and department heads by attending board meetings and coordinating interdepartmental functioning.9. Plan, implement and administer programs and services including personnel administration, training, and coordination of medical, nursing and physical plant staff.10.Review and analyse facility activities and data to aid planning and cash and risk management and to improve service utilization.11.Establish objectives and evaluative or operational criteria for units they manage.12.Monitor the use of inpatient beds, facilities, and staff to ensure effective use of resources and assess the need for additional staff, equipment, and services.13.Prepare activity reports to inform management of the status and implementation plans of programs, services, and quality initiatives.14.Manage change in integrated health care delivery systems, such as work restructuring, technological innovations, and shifts in the focus of care.15.Inspect facilities and recommend building or equipment modifications to ensure emergency readiness and compliance to access, safety, and sanitation regulations.16.Develop and maintain computerized record management systems to store and process data such as personnel activities and information, and to produce reports.17.Develop instructional materials and conduct in-service and community-based educational programs.18. Develop or expand and implement medical programs or health services that promote research, rehabilitation, and community health19.Maintain an awareness of the Health and Safety requirements.20.Maintain client and business confidentiality at all times21.Continual Personal Development to develop oneself and the role.22.In addition to these tasks, employees may at times be asked to carry out other reasonable duties as required by the service.Person SpecificationExperienceEssential
  • Significant senior management experience in an NHS Acute Trust, operating at Board Level
  • Previous experience as an Executive Director responsible for operations
  • Demonstrable track record of sound financial and operational management in a Board level position
  • Experience of leading service and/or transformational change
  • Experience of Management of complex projects
  • Experience of effective partnership working with internal and external stakeholders
QualificationsEssential
  • Degree-level education or equivalent
  • Current NMC registration
  • Evidence of continued professional learning and development
  • Significant senior management experience in Health
Desirable
  • Masters level education or equivalent
SkillsEssential
  • Able to influence, negotiate and persuade regarding complex or sensitive issues
  • Ability to operate effectively in clinical academic operational environment with multiple stakeholders
  • Ability to motivate and lead staff to deliver operational objectives and standards
  • Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills both verbal, written and presentation and excellent listening skills, including facilitation.
  • Ability to encourage multi-professional team working and problem solving
  • Ability to think and plan strategically, tactically and creatively.
  • Advanced MS office: Intermediate Word/PowerPoint skills/Excel
  • Attention to detail
  • Team Player
  • Proactive, versatile and problem solving approach
  • Able to seek and exploit opportunities to advance objectives
  • Robust and persistent in pursuit of objectives and maintaining personal credibility
  • Able to prioritise and work under pressure
  • Flexible approach
Person SpecificationExperienceEssential
  • Significant senior management experience in an NHS Acute Trust, operating at Board Level
  • Previous experience as an Executive Director responsible for operations
  • Demonstrable track record of sound financial and operational management in a Board level position
  • Experience of leading service and/or transformational change
  • Experience of Management of complex projects
  • Experience of effective partnership working with internal and external stakeholders
QualificationsEssential
  • Degree-level education or equivalent
  • Current NMC registration
  • Evidence of continued professional learning and development
  • Significant senior management experience in Health
Desirable
  • Masters level education or equivalent
SkillsEssential
  • Able to influence, negotiate and persuade regarding complex or sensitive issues
  • Ability to operate effectively in clinical academic operational environment with multiple stakeholders
  • Ability to motivate and lead staff to deliver operational objectives and standards
  • Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills both verbal, written and presentation and excellent listening skills, including facilitation.
  • Ability to encourage multi-professional team working and problem solving
  • Ability to think and plan strategically, tactically and creatively.
  • Advanced MS office: Intermediate Word/PowerPoint skills/Excel
  • Attention to detail
  • Team Player
  • Proactive, versatile and problem solving approach
  • Able to seek and exploit opportunities to advance objectives
  • Robust and persistent in pursuit of objectives and maintaining personal credibility
  • Able to prioritise and work under pressure
  • Flexible approach

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