Hospital Director

RSPCA; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading animal welfare organization in the UK is seeking a Hospital Director for their Finsbury Park Animal Hospital. This role involves overseeing operations, ensuring high standards of care, and leading a dedicated team. Candidates must be a member of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons and possess strong leadership and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Experience managing a team of clinical professionals.
• Experience managing budgets.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.

Responsibilities

• Oversee smooth operation of the animal hospital.
• Provide expert advice on animal welfare.
• Lead veterinary services across local RSPCA branches.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Animal Welfare Knowledge

Clinical Governance

Education

Member of Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons

Job description

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We are looking for a Hospital Director to join us at our Finsbury Park Animal Hospital.

Location: Site based at Finsbury Park Animal Hospital.

Working hours: 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday.

The Hospital Director position offers a unique and rewarding opportunity to be at the forefront of shelter medicine for one of the UK's largest and most respected animal welfare organisations.

As our lead Veterinary Surgeon in the region, you will hold overall responsibility for the smooth operation of our animal hospital, ensuring the highest standards of care for the animals entrusted to us.

This pivotal role also encompasses clinical governance across our regional veterinary services, making a tangible impact on animal welfare throughout the area.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Providing expert, up to date advice on animal welfare and scientific matters to our dedicated staff and the wider public.
• Performing essential clinical duties within our well equipped hospital.
• Managing and supporting veterinary services across local RSPCA branches, centres, and our vital Inspectorate team.
• Leading and inspiring a substantial team, with direct line management and indirect oversight of staff members, including budget and staffing responsibilities.
• Ensuring unwavering compliance with the RCVS code of conduct regarding the use of veterinary medicines by all relevant staff.
• Collaboratively developing and implementing a forward thinking regional veterinary strategy, working with diverse stakeholders to continuously improve the health and welfare of animals in our care through the promotion of best practices.
• Strategically managing the procurement and provision of veterinary services within the RSPCA, aligning with our core priorities, policies, and procedures to maintain consistently high standards.
• Actively fostering and developing strong professional relationships with private veterinary surgeons and other animal welfare charities in the region.
• Contributing to the advancement of shelter medicine through participation in clinical audits, publications, and relevant research.
• Mentoring and guiding RSPCA veterinary colleagues, including supporting recent graduates through their Professional Development Phase (PDP), and championing the development of innovative veterinary initiatives within the Region.

For a comprehensive understanding of this exciting opportunity, please refer to the detailed job description attached to this advert.

To succeed within this role, it is essential that you are able to:

• Identify opportunities for bottom line improvement and proactively manage risk with a holistic, long-term perspective.
• Prioritise, make decisions, take initiative, and drive delivery, whilst continuously seeking improvements and tackling difficult situations.
• Set high standards, ensure follow through, and achieve quality and productivity goals.
• Motivate and empower others to achieve organisational goals through strong negotiation and collaborative information sharing for positive outcomes.
• Deliver concise and audience appropriate presentations (oral and written).
• Effectively adjust to change and maintain performance under pressure.
• Demonstrate a strong work ethic, enthusiasm, and a willingness to learn.
• Inspire and lead the Operations Team through clear communication, engagement, and high emotional intelligence.
• Work in the best interest of the entire organisation through effective collaboration.

To be considered for an interview, you must also:

• Be a member of Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons;
• Have experience of managing a team of clinical professionals;
• Have experience of managing budgets;
• Have knowledge and experience of broader animal welfare considerations in the provision of veterinary advice;
• Have demonstrable strong communication skills, both written and verbal.

Successful candidates for certain RSPCA roles will need to undergo a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK - We are unable to sponsor visas at RSPCA

In person interviews will take place on the 13th of June.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Director

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Non-profit Organizations

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