St Matthews Healthcare

Hospital Director

The closing date is 12 September 2025

Job summary

Hospital Director is responsible for the strategic, financial and day-to-day running of hospital - liaise with clinical and non-clinical staff and other partner organisations, while considering the demands of political policy and local circumstances. Conduct and administer fiscal operations, including accounting, planning budgets, authorizing expenditures, establishing rates for services, and coordinating financial reporting.

Main duties of the job

The Hospital Director will provide overall strategic and operational leadership, ensuring the effective, safe, and high-quality delivery of services. The postholder will be responsible for the financial and day-to-day management of the hospital, including budget planning, authorising expenditure, and overseeing financial reporting. They will lead the development and implementation of policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with legislation including the Mental Health Act 1983. The role involves close liaison with clinical and non-clinical teams, governing boards, partner organisations, and community stakeholders to promote patient care, service improvement, and public health initiatives. The Director will oversee recruitment, workforce planning, and staff development, while fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement. Key responsibilities include performance management, risk and resource planning, monitoring service utilisation, and ensuring the hospital remains responsive to national policy, regulatory requirements, and local community needs. The postholder will champion change management, maintain high standards of governance, and ensure the hospital continues to provide safe, effective, and patient-focused care.

About us

St Matthews Healthcare is one of the largest mental health service providers in Northamptonshire with locations stretching across West Midlands and East Sussex. We have been providing compassionate and personal care for over 25 years to our patients and residents in our ever-growing portfolio of 7 Homes and 3 Hospitals.

The Dallingtons Hospital provides open rehabilitation for men with chronic mental health, functional illnesses, and dementia between its two units. These two units are on a site with a lovely mature leafy garden and shared therapy space.

We are currently looking for Hospital Director to join our team on a permanent basis.

Date posted

04 September 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience Upto £60,000.00

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

L0013-04-09-25

Job locations

St. Mathews Ltd

116 Harlestone Road

Northampton

NN5 6AB

Job description

Job responsibilities

1. Consult with medical, business, and community groups to discuss service problems, respond to community needs, enhance public relations, coordinate activities and plans, and promote health programs.

2. Develop and implement organizational policies and procedures for the facility or medical unit.

3. Lead on Mental Health act 1983 related assessment and treatment

4. Direct or conduct recruitment, hiring and training of personnel.

5. Direct, supervise and evaluate work activities of medical, nursing, technical, clerical, service, maintenance, and other personnel.

6. Establish work schedules and assignments for staff, according to workload, space and equipment availability.

7. Maintain awareness of advances in medicine, computerized diagnostic and treatment equipment, data processing technology, government regulations, health insurance changes, and financing options.

8. Maintain communication between governing boards, medical staff, and department heads by attending board meetings and coordinating interdepartmental functioning.

9. Plan, implement and administer programs and services including personnel administration, training, and coordination of medical, nursing and physical plant staff.

10.Review and analyse facility activities and data to aid planning and cash and risk management and to improve service utilization.

11.Establish objectives and evaluative or operational criteria for units they manage.

12.Monitor the use of inpatient beds, facilities, and staff to ensure effective use of resources and assess the need for additional staff, equipment, and services.

13.Prepare activity reports to inform management of the status and implementation plans of programs, services, and quality initiatives.

14.Manage change in integrated health care delivery systems, such as work restructuring, technological innovations, and shifts in the focus of care.

15.Inspect facilities and recommend building or equipment modifications to ensure emergency readiness and compliance to access, safety, and sanitation regulations.

16.Develop and maintain computerized record management systems to store and process data such as personnel activities and information, and to produce reports.

17.Develop instructional materials and conduct in-service and community-based educational programs.

18. Develop or expand and implement medical programs or health services that promote research, rehabilitation, and community health

19.Maintain an awareness of the Health and Safety requirements.

20.Maintain client and business confidentiality at all times

21.Continual Personal Development to develop oneself and the role.

22.In addition to these tasks, employees may at times be asked to carry out other reasonable duties as required by the service.