Chief Executive Officer – Bupa
Location: London • Permanent role • Full Time – 37.5 hours • Competitive salary & benefits package
About Bupa
Bupa is one of the most well‑known and respected healthcare businesses in the world. We are dedicated to our purpose of helping people live longer, healthier, happier lives and making a better world. We pride ourselves on working with brilliant people who put our customers at the heart of everything we do.
How you’ll help us make health happen:
As a Hospital Director with Bupa, you will drive operational excellence, clinical quality, and strategic growth at one of our flagship hospitals. This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of patient care, inspire high‑performing teams, and deliver outstanding health outcomes in a values‑led organisation that puts people first.
Key Responsibilities
* Oversee day‑to‑day hospital operations, ensuring efficiency, safety, and outstanding patient care.
* Ensure compliance with all regulatory standards, including CQC requirements, and foster a culture of continuous improvement.
* Manage hospital budgets, financial targets, and cost control, while driving revenue growth.
* Lead and develop high‑performing teams, promoting collaboration and inclusivity.
* Build strong relationships with consultants, patients, and external partners to enhance service delivery.
* Support the implementation of new technologies and care models to improve patient outcomes.
* Promote the hospital’s reputation for specialist care and service.
* Fulfil the role of Registered Manager as per regulatory expectations.
* Engage with Provider Collaboratives and external stakeholders.
Key Skills / Qualifications
* Proven leadership experience in healthcare management, ideally within private hospital settings.
* Strong understanding of clinical governance, healthcare regulations, and financial management.
* Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
* Ability to lead change and drive performance across diverse teams.
* Clinical background in general healthcare services.
* Knowledge of clinical and non‑clinical operations within a healthcare organisation.
* Experience in the Independent Healthcare sector is highly desirable.
Our benefits are designed to make health happen for our people. Viva is our global wellbeing programme and includes all aspects of our health – from mental and physical, to financial, social and environmental wellbeing. We support flexible working and have a range of family‑friendly benefits.
Benefits
* 25 days holiday, increasing through length of service, with option to buy or sell
* Bupa family health insurance as a benefit in kind
* Enhanced pension plan and life insurance
* Free health assessment for you and your spouse
* Target bonus of 30% based on individual and company performance
* Onsite gyms or local discounts where no onsite gym available
* Various other benefits and online discounts
Why Bupa?
We’re a health insurer and provider. With no shareholders, our customers are our focus. Our people are all driven by the same purpose – helping people live longer, healthier, happier lives and making a better world. We make health happen by being brave, caring and responsible in everything we do.
We encourage all of our people to “Be you at Bupa”; we champion diversity and understand the importance of our people representing the communities and customers we serve. That’s why we especially encourage applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences.
Bupa is a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer. This means we aim to offer an interview/assessment to every disabled applicant who meets the minimum criteria for the role. We’ll make sure you are treated fairly and offer reasonable adjustments as part of our recruitment process to anyone that needs them.
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