Deputy Hospital Director

Service Care Solutions are currently recruiting a Deputy Hospital Director for an Independent Mental Health Hospital in Leeds.

Contract: 40 hours Per Week, Full Time, Permanent

Salary: £65,000-£70,000 per annum

This hospital is the largest female Personality Disorder service in the UK that providing assessment and treatment services for women with complex mental health & disorders.

The Hospital provides both low secure and rehabilitation services.

As Deputy Hospital Director, you will collaborate with the manager to uphold the hospital's philosophy, objectives, and professional health standards, ensuring smooth daily operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and develop a team in a mental health setting, maintaining excellent care delivery and operational performance.


• Manage a diverse workforce, fostering high-quality care and service outcomes.


• Identify and pursue commercial opportunities with purchasers and referrers.


• Meet quality and financial targets, adapting services to meet evolving needs and market trends.


• Contribute to the strategic direction of the hospital, ensuring alignment with business plans and objectives.


• Enhance the hospital's reputation for quality care and service.


• Provide strong leadership, ensuring budgetary control and regulatory compliance.


• Safeguard the well-being of patients, staff, and visitors, promoting dignity, privacy, and positive risk management.


• Ensure compliance with all statutory and regulatory requirements, continuously improving care quality.

The successful applicant for the Deputy Hospital Director role will:

• Qualified Nurse with valid NMC Registration.


• 3 Years experience in Hospital based Management.


• Extensive experience within a secure Mental Health setting.


• An excellent track record in a management role within the healthcare sector (essential), together with an understanding of mental health issues and a passion for improving clinical quality and patient care.


• Extensive understanding of the Care Quality Commission standards and transforming care, extensive experience of hosting inspections, leading on inspections and improving practice based on feedback.


• Previous experience as a Senior Registered Nurse or Clinical Lead Nurse type role with 5-7 years working in a similar environment.

Interested? Contact Carly Harrison at Service Care Solutions.