Deputy Hospital Director

As a Senior Clinician or existing Deputy Hospital Director with a wealth of experience in Rehabilitation/Acute services, this is your chance to join our team at Chadwick Lodge in Milton Keynes to build the team around you, help to shape the culture and positively impact how the service is run.

You will support the Hospital Director in leading the service, with responsibility for managing clinical and non-clinical teams and being the Clinical Lead for Quality and Compliance.

As a Deputy Hospital Director, you will have previous experience of project management as you will manage Clinical and Operational functions of the hospital. You will also deputise for the Hospital Director, where you will attend internal and external meetings with key stake holders.

As Deputy Hospital Director you’ll play a key role in ensuring the success of the service. Reporting to the Hospital Director, you will support the development and provision of a high quality and bespoke pathway of care for the service users.

To be Successful as a Deputy Hospital Director you will need:

A relevant Clinical qualification and professional registration, for example Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Psychology or Social Work.

Multiple years Senior management experience in a Mental Health setting

Be able to evidence management/leadership training and a willingness to complete our internal leadership training.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Experience managing Clinical and Operational teams and creating a positive working environment.

Ability to deal with multiple issues simultaneously in a highly dynamic environment.

Awareness of the wider Healthcare economy and political environment

A detailed understanding of statutory regulations

Ability to oversee and deliver site projects.

Experience in a mental health setting Knowledge and understanding of regulatory processes and the CQC.

Up-to-date knowledge of legislation related to the patient group.

Audit and Compliance experience within a clinical setting.

What You’ll Get

At Elysium Healthcare, we believe in taking care of the people who care for others, you’ll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing, growth, and future:

£75,000 dependent on experience

The equivalent of 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays) – plus your birthday off and the option to buy additional annual leave, in our annual selection window.

Career development and training to help you achieve your professional goals

Access to our Rewards & Benefits platform Ely-Vate; Your one-stop destination for everyday savings, exclusive benefits, and wellbeing hub!

Wellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance

Access to Blue Light Card, which provides a range of exclusive offers and discounts

Life Assurance, for added peace of mind

Stream – instant access to earned wages when you need it, plus access to save, directly from your wages, alongside financial wellbeing support.

24/7 GP service and second medical opinion, to ensure you are the best you can be

Enhanced Maternity Package, so you can truly enjoy this special time

Pension contribution, to help secure your future

Free meals and onsite free parking

About your next employer:

Elysium Health care has over 8,000 employees and a unique approach to the delivery of care. With a network of over 80 services across England and Wales covering Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, Children & Education, there is opportunity for you to grow and move.

Elysium Healthcare is part of Ramsay Health Care with a global network that extends across 10 countries and employs over 86,000 people globally.

Elysium Healthcare follows safer recruitment of staff for all appointments and is a Disability Confident employer, committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment. It is a requirement that all staff understand it is each person’s individual responsibility to promote and safeguard the welfare of service users. All candidates will be subject to a DBS disclosure