Job summary The Hospital Director will have accountability for the financial and operational performance of the hospital. This includes setting the standard by leading the Hospital Senior Management Team (SMT) and taking ownership for cost control, budgeting, and ensuring regulatory requirements are satisfied. The Hospital Director will also be the Registered Manager; responsible for the delivery of day-to-day services in line with legal requirements. Main duties of the job Accountability for the hospital and its commercial performance. Alongside Managing Director, maintain oversight and lead on the management of clinical risk at site. Accountable to ensure the service performs to agreed targets for business planning, financial performance (meeting both planned revenue and EBITDA) and quality and care standards. To proactively use management information to effectively identify areas of underperformance and to put action plans in place to deliver improvements to the required standard using performance management interventions where appropriate. Take an active role in the budget setting process with the finance manager. Lead and develop a culture where the very highest standards of safety, quality and excellent patient care are consistently delivered and lead improvements and innovation in the delivery of services. Consistently consider continuous improvement strategies whilst ensuring services are delivered efficiently and within budget. Responsible, accountable & oversight of Clinical Governance at site including Chairing of Clinical Governance Meetings Oversight of Health and Safety at site Review any audit or inspection reports and recommendations ensuring compliance with all statutory regulatory bodies and company policies and procedures, responding to and acting upon any recommendations from CQC as well as complaints from residents concerning safeguarding. About us Located in Royston, Hertfordshire, within a purpose-built facility and spacious grounds, Priory Hospital Kneesworth House is a high dependency rehabilitation unit which provides a range of specialist recovery pathways, all at one site. The hospital also provides acute and psychiatric intensive care, medium and low secure services, and a community-focused rehabilitation ward. Priorys acute and PICU services aim to allow more people to be treated closer to home and we support the NHS to repatriate out-of-area patients back to local areas. Date posted 11 March 2025 Pay scheme Very senior manager (VSM) Salary Depending on experience Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number E0358-HDKneesworth Job locations Partnerships In Care Ltd Old North Road Bassingbourn Royston Hertfordshire SG8 5JP Job description Job responsibilities The Hospital Director will have accountability for the financial and operational performance of the hospital. This includes setting the standard by leading the Hospital Senior Management Team (SMT) and taking ownership for cost control, budgeting, and ensuring regulatory requirements are satisfied. The Hospital Director will also be the Registered Manager; responsible for the delivery of day-to-day services in line with legal requirements. Experience Experience in a hospital environment, preferably in a Mental Health Service, is essential Seasoned leader, with operational and financial planning experience. Experience of commercial accountability for cost control and financial performance. Experience of making informed decisions sometimes in difficult circumstances. Experience of leading a diverse team. Extensive managerial & leadership experience with a thorough understanding of developing services for healthcare. Strong record of accomplishment of innovation and making changes to the operation to further improve the work environment and site performance. Excellent verbal and non-verbal communications including awareness of impact of communication on desired audience. Can flex communication style dependant on situation and message. Knowledge / Education / Skills Educated to degree level or with a relevant health or social care professional registration. Postgraduate qualification desirable. Passionate about providing high quality care Job description Job responsibilities The Hospital Director will have accountability for the financial and operational performance of the hospital. This includes setting the standard by leading the Hospital Senior Management Team (SMT) and taking ownership for cost control, budgeting, and ensuring regulatory requirements are satisfied. The Hospital Director will also be the Registered Manager; responsible for the delivery of day-to-day services in line with legal requirements. Experience Experience in a hospital environment, preferably in a Mental Health Service, is essential Seasoned leader, with operational and financial planning experience. Experience of commercial accountability for cost control and financial performance. Experience of making informed decisions sometimes in difficult circumstances. Experience of leading a diverse team. Extensive managerial & leadership experience with a thorough understanding of developing services for healthcare. Strong record of accomplishment of innovation and making changes to the operation to further improve the work environment and site performance. Excellent verbal and non-verbal communications including awareness of impact of communication on desired audience. Can flex communication style dependant on situation and message. Knowledge / Education / Skills Educated to degree level or with a relevant health or social care professional registration. Postgraduate qualification desirable. Passionate about providing high quality care Person Specification Qualifications Essential Educated to degree level or with a relevant health or social care professional registration. Postgraduate qualification desirable. Passionate about providing high quality care Person Specification Qualifications Essential Educated to degree level or with a relevant health or social care professional registration. Postgraduate qualification desirable. Passionate about providing high quality care Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Employer details Employer name Priory Healthcare Address Partnerships In Care Ltd Old North Road Bassingbourn Royston Hertfordshire SG8 5JP Employer's website https://jobs.priorygroup.com/why-join-us/ (Opens in a new tab)