Deputy Hospital Director

Elysium Healthcare; England; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Elysium Healthcare as a Deputy Hospital Director at The Chimneys in Bury St Edmunds, specializing in Mental Health. This role involves managing clinical teams, overseeing quality compliance, and driving a high-quality care pathway. With competitive salaries, 33 days of leave, and various benefits, it’s an opportunity to shape the future of care in a supportive environment.

Benefits

33 days of annual leave including birthday off

Free meals and parking

Wellbeing support and activities

Career development and training opportunities

Pension contributions

Life Assurance

Enhanced Maternity Package

Retail discounts and special offers

Qualifications

• Hold relevant Clinical qualification and professional registration.
• Several years of senior management experience in Mental Health.
• Willingness to participate in internal leadership program.

Responsibilities

• Support the Hospital Director in leading the service.
• Manage clinical and non-clinical teams.
• Participate in the on-call rota and audit processes.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Project Management

Clinical Oversight

Compliance Knowledge

Education

Relevant Clinical qualification

Job description

As a Senior Clinician or existing Deputy Hospital Director with extensive experience in Mental Health settings, this is your opportunity to join our team at The Chimneys in Bury St Edmunds. You will have the chance to build the team around you, help shape the culture, and positively influence how the service is run.

You will support the Hospital Director in leading the service, managing clinical and non-clinical teams, and acting as the Clinical Lead for Quality and Compliance.

As a Deputy Hospital Director, you should have previous project management experience, overseeing Clinical and Operational functions of the hospital. You will deputise for the Hospital Director, attending internal and external meetings with key stakeholders.

Your role is crucial in ensuring the success of the service. Reporting to the Hospital Director, you will support the development of a high-quality, bespoke pathway of care for service users.

As a senior management team member, you will participate in the on-call rota, which may require out-of-hours visits for support and audits.

To be successful as a Deputy Hospital Director, you will:

• Hold a relevant Clinical qualification and professional registration (e.g., Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Psychology, or Social Work).
• Have several years of senior management experience in a Mental Health setting.
• Demonstrate management/leadership training and a willingness to complete our internal leadership program.
• Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Have experience managing Clinical and Operational teams and fostering a positive work environment.
• Be capable of handling multiple issues in a dynamic environment.
• Have awareness of the wider Healthcare economy and political landscape.
• Understand statutory regulations in detail.
• Be able to oversee and deliver site projects.
• Have knowledge of regulatory processes and the CQC.
• Be up-to-date with legislation related to the patient group.
• Have experience with audits and Compliance in a clinical setting.
• Participate in the on-call rota.

What you will get:

• A competitive annual salary.
• 33 days of annual leave (including Bank Holidays), plus your birthday off!
• Free meals and parking.
• Wellbeing support and activities for work-life balance.
• Career development and training opportunities.
• Pension contributions.
• Life Assurance.
• Enhanced Maternity Package.

Additional benefits include retail discounts, special offers, and more.

Where you'll be working

Location: New Rd, Rougham, Bury St Edmunds, IP30 9LR

You will work at The Chimneys Clinic, a 12-bed service supporting women with emerging or personality disorders. You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to promote mindful practice, engagement, and recovery activities tailored to each woman's needs.

The service aims to reduce harmful behaviors and replace them with effective strategies to improve lives and achieve personal goals.

About your next employer:

You will join an established, stable, and agile organization with over 8,000 employees and a unique care delivery approach. With more than 90 services across England and Wales in Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, and Children & Education sectors, there are growth opportunities.

As part of Ramsay Health Care, a global network in 10 countries employing over 86,000 people, Elysium Healthcare is committed to safe recruitment, inclusivity, and safeguarding service users. All candidates will undergo a DBS check.