Hospital Director

Nuffield Health; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare charity is seeking a Hospital Director for its Plymouth location. This role involves inspiring a high-performing team and ensuring operational excellence in a multi-specialty environment. Candidates should have proven leadership experience and a strong financial acumen. Enjoy a lifestyle that balances ambition with wellbeing in Devon's stunning coastal region.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Relocation assistance

Competitive salary based on experience

Qualifications

• Proven leadership experience in an independent hospital setting.
• Strong financial acumen, including budget and P&L accountability.
• A passion for quality, safety, and continuous improvement.
• Eligibility to act as a ‘fit and proper person’ under CQC guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Inspire and lead a high-performing leadership team.
• Build strong relationships with consultants and external bodies.
• Champion operational excellence and quality care.
• Ensure compliance with CQC standards.

Skills

Leadership experience

Financial acumen

Patient-first culture championing

Operational excellence

Job description

Hospital Director

Plymouth Hospital | Permanent | Full Time

37.5 hours per week

Competitive, dependent on experience and comprehensive benefits and relocation package offered

Lead with purpose. Live by the coast.

At Nuffield Health, the UK’s largest healthcare charity, our mission is to build a healthier nation—starting with the individual. That means supporting our patients, members, and colleagues with care that’s personal, connected, and transformative. And it all begins with you.

We’re looking for a visionaryHospital Directorto lead our Plymouth Hospital, nestled in the heart of Devon’s stunning coastal landscape. This is more than a leadership role—it’s a chance to shape healthcare in a region known for its natural beauty, vibrant communities, and healthy pace of life.

Your role at a glance:

As Hospital Director, you’ll:

• Inspire and lead a high-performing leadership team, embedding our values and behaviours in everything we do.

• Build strong relationships with consultants, GPs, NHS partners, and external bodies to drive a patient-first culture.

• Champion operational excellence, financial performance, and quality care.

• Act as Registered Manager, ensuring compliance with CQC standards and fostering a culture of safety and accountability.

About Nuffield Health Plymouth Hospital:

Located in Derriford, adjacent to our Devonshire Gym, our hospital has been part of the Plymouth community since 1971. We offer:

• 3 main theatres (2 laminar flow, 1 digital)

• A fully JAG-accredited endoscopy suite

• A 35-bed ward with private and shared bays

• 12 consulting rooms in our outpatient department

• Specialties including Orthopaedics, Plastic Surgery, and Neurosurgery

We’re proud to be ranked among the top 50 hospitals in the UK for total hip replacement outcomes.

What we’re looking for:

• Proven leadership experience in an independent hospital setting, within a multi-specialty environment offering surgical, outpatient, and diagnostic services.

• Strong financial acumen, including budget and P&L accountability

• A passion for quality, safety, and continuous improvement

• Eligibility to act as a ‘fit and proper person’ under CQC guidelines

Why Plymouth? Why Devon and Cornwall?

Imagine finishing a day of meaningful work and heading to the beach, moorland, or a quaint harbour town. Living in Plymouth means:

• Access to the Southwest Coast Path, Dartmoor National Park, and golden beaches

• A thriving cultural scene with theatres, galleries, and festivals

• Excellent schools, affordable housing, and a strong sense of community

• A lifestyle that balances ambition with wellbeing

Ready to make a difference—and enjoy the journey?

If this sounds like your next chapter, apply today. We review applications as they come in and may close the advert early if we receive a high volume of interest.

Apply now. It starts with you.