Lead the transition, growth and future of Practice Plus Group’s private hospital in Southampton Practice Plus Group (PPG) is seeking an experienced Hospital Director to lead Practice Plus Group Hospital Southampton through a pivotal period of transformation, growth and relocation. This is a career‑defining leadership role, deliberately designed for senior leaders with proven private hospital leadership experience. The Opportunity PPG Southampton is preparing to relocate into a new, purpose‑built private hospital in the local area, creating a rare opportunity to lead a site through transition, growth and long‑term market positioning. The new hospital will be one of the Group’s most significant private hospital growth opportunities, offering the successful candidate the chance to: Lead the end‑to‑end transition into a new hospital environment Shape clinical, operational and commercial models from the ground up Drive significant growth in private activity and services Establish a market‑leading private hospital with real autonomy and senior visibility This is not a steady‑state operational role. It is a senior, strategic leadership appointment with scale, influence and accountability. A Different Private Healthcare Model A key differentiator for Practice Plus Group is our employed consultant model. Unlike most private healthcare providers that rely heavily on practising‑privileges consultants, PPG employs a significant proportion of its doctors directly. This enables: Greater clinical and operational control Stronger alignment between consultants and hospital leadership Improved productivity, theatre utilisation and patient flow Consistency in quality, pathways and patient experience The ability to deliver efficiencies not typically achievable in traditional private hospitals For an experienced Hospital Director, this model offers a level of leadership influence and control rarely seen elsewhere in the private healthcare market. Growth, Strategy and Market Opportunity Practice Plus Group operates a lower‑cost, high‑quality private healthcare model, positioning us strongly against traditional private providers. Why Join Practice Plus Group? Lead a purpose‑built private hospital Experience genuine autonomy and leadership influence Work within a progressive consultant employment model Benefit from strong backing, investment and long‑term ownership Shape the future of private healthcare delivery at scale