Operational Director

Newmedica; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Birmingham is building a Talent Pool for future Operational Directors who wish to co-own and run an ophthalmology business. This role involves overseeing operations, leading multidisciplinary teams, and driving performance while ensuring safe, effective patient care. The ideal candidate must have significant operational management experience, strong leadership qualities, and a solid understanding of CQC regulations. This partnership opportunity offers equity stake and support from a proven operating model.

Qualifications

• Experienced in operational or general management roles, preferably in healthcare.
• Strong people leadership skills with experience managing budgets.
• Ability to ensure safety and effective patient care.
• Proven experience leading large multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations ensuring patient-focused services.
• Recruit and develop teams to deliver exceptional care.
• Manage P&L and develop local relationships.
• Champion governance and uphold CQC standards.

Skills

Operational leadership

Budget management

Team leadership

Strategic and hands-on operations

CQC regulations understanding

Job description

Do you want to become an Operational Director & Partner with Newmedica in the future?

One thing that unites everyone at Newmedica is a passion for our purpose : improving people’s sight and transforming lives.

We want to deliver outstanding eye care that’s accessible, sustainable and patient‑centred, complementing the NHS and providing choice for patients. And we want to do that in a way that creates long‑term value for our partners and communities.

We’re building a Talent Pool of future Operational Directors — commercially minded leaders who want to co‑own and run a Newmedica ophthalmology business alongside Clinical Directors. This is your opportunity to register interest so we can connect when the right opportunity arises.

What does an Operational Partner do?

• Lead and grow a business : Oversee day‑to‑day operations, ensuring safe, efficient and patient‑focused services.
• Build and inspire teams : Recruit, develop and engage multidisciplinary teams to deliver exceptional care.
• Drive performance and growth : Manage P&L, develop local relationships and grow NHS and private activity.
• Champion governance and patient experience : Uphold CQC standards, and ensure the delivery of safe, effective patient care with the best possible outcomes.

This is a partnership role, not a traditional job — you’ll have a meaningful equity stake and the support of a proven operating model and central services.

Who we’re looking for

• Experienced operational or general management leaders (healthcare or similar regulated services).
• Strong people leadership and commercial acumen with experience managing budgets and P&L responsibility.
• A values‑driven approach to safety, patient experience and governance.
• Proven ability to work with Consultants / Doctors and lead large multidisciplinary teams.
• Solid understanding of CQC regulations, including the framework and what excellent governance looks like.
• Ability to operate both strategically and hands‑on, switching between the two as needed.
• Experience within an ophthalmology or theatre setting is a bonus.

How the Talent Pool works

• Register your interest by applying with your CV
• We’ll review and connect when an opportunity aligns with your profile.
• You’ll be guided through our structured selection and onboarding process for Operational Directors

Note: This advert is to join our Operational Partner Talent Pool, not necessarily to apply for a live vacancy.