About this role
Job summary
Reporting directly to the Chief Executive the postholder will provide executive leadership at The McIndoe Centre (TMC) including site-level oversight of quality safety, governance and clinical areas.
The post holder will hold the position of Registered Manager for CQC.
Please note: Informal interviews to take place via teams on 19th and 20th August 2026 and formal onsite interviews on 3rd and 4th September 2026
Main duties of the job
Are you a passionate Hospital Director or wanting to step up into this role. You will report directly to the Chief Executive and will provide executive leadership at The McIndoe Centre (TMC) including site-level oversight of quality safety, governance and clinical areas.
The Role
Provide executive leadership for TMC, maximising the financial and operational performance of the hospital;Deliver exceptional patient experience and outstanding clinical outcomes through effective leadership of the operational teams;Provide executive leadership for TMC, maximising financial and operational performance;Provide executive leadership for clinical support services across TMC;
About us
Horder Healthcare has been committed to caring since 1954 when we were called 'The Horder Centre for Arthritis'. We've come a long way since then. Our consultants are amongst the most skilled, experienced and innovative in their field. Our staff love to work here, so it makes sense that our patient outcomes are in the top 99%.
We have grown into a multi-service healthcare provider, with hospitals in Crowborough and East Grinstead, and outreach clinics in Eastbourne and Seaford. We are committed to making a positive impact to the health of individuals and the communities in which we work.
Not only have we developed an international reputation for orthopaedic and musculoskeletal care, our partnership with The McIndoe Centre - the birthplace of pioneering plastic surgery treatments, means that we can deliver high-quality plastic, reconstructive, maxillofacial, ophthalmology and orthopaedic services from world-class consultants to an even greater number of people.
We know that our working lives are fundamental to emotional wellbeing. Our employees are as valuable to us as our patients and we see it as our duty to nurture an engaged and skilled workforce. To do this we ensure employees have access to training and development opportunities as well as being a flexible and diverse workplace.
We are committed to caring, and committed to you.
Job description Job responsibilities
Provide executive leadership for TMC and HH clinical support services. Specifically;
Formulate and implement a business plan for TMC services in line with the strategic direction of Horder Healthcare (HH); Drive the commercial performance of the hospital against agreed business plan; Ensure that financial targets and key performance indicators are achieved; Ensure ongoing control of costs and efficient budgetary management; Establish a culture & process of continuous quality improvement such that TMC maintains a minimum Good CQC rating across all registered services and can demonstrate ongoing improvements in the overall patient experience; Build and maintain positive relationships with internal and external partners e.g. consultants, CCGs, NHS Trusts, GPs & PMI providers; Engage with potential new consultants, prior to presentation for practicing privileges to the MACs, ensuring they fit with the hospitals business needs & culture. Ensure processes in place to meet the medical Practitioner assurance framework and facilitate annual reviews with each Consultant Provide effective leadership of HH clinical support services, ensuring high quality, cost-effective services are delivered across all HH service areas; Ensure strong levels of employee engagement, providing visible leadership and direction to all hospital staff.
Person Specification
About You Essential
Have significant senior leadership experience within healthcare. Have experience leading multidisciplinary teams. Be able to demonstrate that you have been responsible for operational performance across multiple services. Have been financial accountability for large budgets. Demonstrate that you have delivered organisational change and transformation. Have worked effectively with Boards, Trustees and Executive Teams. Have managed organisational risk and governance. Degree-level qualification (or equivalent experience) in healthcare management, business, leadership or a related discipline. Evidence of current registration of Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) Code of Professional Practice or Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC). Evidence of continuous professional development. Leadership and management qualification (or equivalent senior leadership experience). Understanding of healthcare regulation, governance and quality standards. Demonstrable knowledge of financial management and budgeting.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name Horder Healthcare
Address The McIndoe Centre
East Grinstead
RH19 3EB
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.horderhealthcare.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)