Operational Director

Newmedica; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Newcastle upon Tyne is creating a Talent Pool for future Operational Directors. This partnership role involves overseeing operations, managing multidisciplinary teams, and driving performance while ensuring patient-focused services. Candidates should possess strong leadership skills and experience in the healthcare sector, particularly in governance and P&L management. This initiative aims to connect interested leaders for future opportunities, creating sustainable eye care that complements the NHS.

Qualifications

• Experienced operational management leader in healthcare or similar services.
• Strong people leadership with P&L responsibility.
• Values-driven approach to safety and patient experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations, ensuring patient-centered services.
• Recruit and engage multidisciplinary teams.
• Manage P&L and develop local relationships.

Skills

Leadership

Commercial acumen

Team management

Governance 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

1. Register your interest by applying with your CV
2. We’ll review and connect when an opportunity aligns with your profile.
3. 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.