General Manager – Sevenoaks Medical Centre (SMC) / Royal Tunbridge Wells (RTW)
Permanent | Full-time | Competitive Salary + Benefits
KIMS Hospital is the largest independent hospital in Kent, and we’re looking for an experienced and commercially driven General Manager to lead our Sevenoaks Medical Centre (SMC) and support services in Royal Tunbridge Wells Clinic (RTW).
This is a pivotal role, responsible for the day-to-day leadership, strategic growth, and financial performance of both sites. You’ll work closely with clinical and non-clinical teams, consultants, and business development colleagues to deliver safe, high-quality care while driving commercial success.
What you’ll do:
* Lead and inspire teams across SMC & RTW, ensuring safe and patient-focused care.
* Deliver financial and operational targets, including clinic EBITDAR.
* Grow services and develop new opportunities in line with company strategy.
* Build strong relationships with consultants, GPs, and referrers to expand our reach.
* Ensure compliance with all regulatory, contractual, and governance standards.
* Drive continuous improvement in patient experience, safety, and service delivery.
What we’re looking for:
* At least 5 years’ senior healthcare management experience, ideally with budgets up to £10m.
* Proven track record of growing services and improving financial performance.
* Strong leadership skills – able to mentor, inspire, and engage multi-disciplinary teams.
* Excellent commercial acumen with a patient-first mindset.
* Experience in a regulated healthcare environment with strong governance knowledge.
* Exceptional communication, organisational, and stakeholder management skills.
KIMS Hospital Staff enjoy the following benefits:
* 33 Days annual leave plus extra time off for your birthday
* Free secure staff parking
* Private health insurance
* Life assurance
* Up to 40% off some of KIMS Hospital services
* Employee Assistance Platform
* Retail discounts and cashback
* Discounted gym membership
* Free eye test
If you’re an energetic, patient-focused leader with a passion for driving both quality and commercial success, we’d love to hear from you.
For more information or a confidential discussion, contact Juliet, Recruitment Manager on 01622 538114 or email juliet.shand@kims.org.uk
At KIMS Hospital we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive working environment. We strive to create a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and are proud to be an equal opportunities and disability confident employer.
Any offers of employment made by KIMS Hospital for this/these position(s) will be subject to proof of eligibility to work in the UK and receipt of a satisfactory DBS Certificate from the Disclosure & Barring Service. Information about the DBS checks can be found at https://www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check.
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