About this role
Job summary Come and join one of the UK's largest independent providers in neuro, complex care and mental healthcare.
Location: South of England
Main duties of the job We are seeking an experienced Operational Director to lead the development and operational delivery of our growing Neuro Division.
Reporting to the Managing Director, this is a unique opportunity to lead the transformation of specialist care services, delivering high-quality clinical care within a modern independent healthcare environment.
The successful candidate will have significant operational leadership experience within hospitals, ideally in the independent healthcare sector, and a strong understanding of private and insurance-funded healthcare pathways.
About us Active Care Group are a pioneering national provider of complex care services, delivering pathways and better outcomes for people. We have a collaborative and holistic approach to care underpinned by proven clinical and therapeutic expertise. We specialise in supporting young people and adults with complex needs to make positive progress and lead happier, more independent lives.
Job description Job responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
Lead operational strategy and performance across the Neuro Division, specifically focusing on the South. Oversee the conversion and development of specialist neurological and spinal care homes into hospital-level services. Ensure full compliance with healthcare regulations including Care Quality Commission standards. Develop strong relationships with consultants, referring clinicians, and private insurers. Drive operational excellence, patient experience, and service growth. Support multi-site operations with travel to London and nationally as required. About You
Extensive hospital operational leadership experience (e.g. Hospital Director, Divisional Director, or Operations Director). Strong knowledge of private healthcare and insurance-funded care pathways. Proven experience managing multiple complex healthcare services. Strong understanding of hospital governance, quality, and compliance. Based in the South of England and willing to travel nationally. This role offers the opportunity to shape and lead an innovative neurological service within a growing healthcare organisation.
Service Development
Lead the development and transformation of specialist services. Identify opportunities to expand neurological services and improve patient pathways. Work closely with clinical leadership to develop innovative care models. Governance and Compliance
Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements including Care Quality Commission standards and best practice frameworks. Maintain strong quality assurance, risk management, and clinical governance systems. Stakeholder Engagement
Build strong working relationships with consultants, insurers, and referring clinicians. Support partnerships with private healthcare providers and commissioning bodies. Operational Performance
Deliver operational efficiency and service growth. Monitor key performance indicators relating to patient outcomes, safety, and service performance. Lead and develop senior operational teams across the division Person Specification
Essential
Senior operational leadership experience within hospital environments. Experience within independent healthcare / private hospital sector. Strong understanding of insurance-funded healthcare pathways. Experience managing complex clinical services or multi-site operations. Strong leadership, organisational, and stakeholder management skills. Desirable
Experience in neurological services, neurorehabilitation, or neuroscience care. Experience leading service transformation or hospital development projects. We also want to ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable facilities to participate in job applications or interviews to perform essential job functions. To support this, we are a Disability Confident employer.
What to look forward to:
25 days plus bank holidays Birthday off Join the Active Learning Hub and benefit from a wide range of e learning and face to face training and development opportunities Active Reward App giving discounts and savings on your weekly shop Free 24 hour confidential Employee Assistance Programme Helpline & App to support with legal, health, wellbeing, relationship and consumer advice A Nest Personal Pension account Access to join a Medicash Health Plan for you and your family to save money on everyday health essentials – like going to the dentist or opticians We recognise outstanding Active Behaviours via the Active Awards programme Enhanced Sick & Maternity Pay benefits Refer a Friend Scheme and earn yourself up to £1000 by recommending someone you know ……and, of course, the support and guidance of our qualified clinical and business leadership teams so that you can really develop your career with Active Care Group
Person Specification
Experience Essential
Extensive hospital operational leadership experience (e.g. Hospital Director, Divisional Director, or Operations Director). Strong knowledge of private healthcare and insurance-funded care pathways.
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 Active Care Group
Address Remote - Head Office
Remote
Remote
SE1 8UL
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://activecaregroup.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)