Hospital Director

Job summary

If you are an experienced Hospital Director or Senior Leader with a strong background in leading high performing teams, developing new services and looking for a new opportunity to put your mark on an established neurological service, then The Avalon Centre is the perfect next step in your career. Located in Swindon, voted one of Britains best places to live and work, with excellent access to both the Town Centre and transport links, The Avalon centre is a purpose-built Neurological Hospital catering for adults over the age of 18, specialising in acquired brain injury.

You will be leading and managing full clinical and operational teams, ensuring excellent care is delivered and maintained, and ensuring quality and financial targets are met. As the Hospital Director at The Avalon Centre, you will be the Registered Manager and have overall leadership and management responsibility of the service. Lead the neurological multidisciplinary team, and be responsible for operational performance whilst continuing to develop commercial opportunities with purchasers and referrers.

Main duties of the jobThe Hospital Director role at The Avalon Centre offers an opportunity for experienced leaders in the healthcare sector, particularly those with a neurological care background, to lead high-performing teams and develop new services within an established neurological hospital. Located in Swindon, The Avalon Centre is positioned conveniently with excellent access to transport links and caters specifically for adults with acquired brain injury.

The Hospital Director will oversee both clinical and operational management, ensuring the delivery and maintenance of exceptional care standards. Responsibilities include leading the neurological multidisciplinary team, meeting quality and financial targets, and developing commercial opportunities. The ideal candidate will have a robust management track record in healthcare, with an emphasis on performance, delivery, and governance.

About us Elysium Healthcare is a significant player in the healthcare sector, with over 8,000 employees offering specialized care across more than 80 services in England and Wales. With a focus on mental health, neurological care, learning disabilities, and autism, Elysium stands out for its comprehensive and compassionate approach to healthcare services. As part of the global Ramsay Health Care network, which operates in 10 countries with a workforce exceeding 86,000 individuals, Elysium Healthcare offers a wealth of opportunities for professional growth and advancement.

Committed to inclusive recruitment, Elysium follows stringent staff recruitment protocols and is a Disability Confident employer, ensuring all staff understand their responsibility to promote and safeguard the welfare of service users.

Details Date posted
08 September 2026

Pay scheme

Other Salary
Depending on experience

Salary expectations will be discussed at interview stage.

Contract Permanent Working  pattern

Full-time

Reference number

Job locations

Elysium Healthcare

SwindonSN3 3RT
United Kingdom Job description

Job responsibilities

If you are an experienced Hospital Director or Senior Leader with a strong background in leading high performing teams, developing new services and looking for a new opportunity to put your mark on an established neurological service, then The Avalon Centre is the perfect next step in your career. Located in Swindon, voted one of Britains best places to live and work, with excellent access to both the Town Centre and transport links, The Avalon centre is a purpose-built Neurological Hospital catering for adults over the age of 18, specialising in acquired brain injury.

You will be leading and managing full clinical and operational teams, ensuring excellent care is delivered and maintained, and ensuring quality and financial targets are met. As the Hospital Director at The Avalon Centre, you will be the Registered Manager and have overall leadership and management responsibility of the service. Lead the neurological multidisciplinary team, and be responsible for operational performance whilst continuing to develop commercial opportunities with purchasers and referrers.

Your responsibilities will include:

Facilitating the development of quality healthcare services, ensuring that they respond to the changing needs of purchasers and patients, and also reflect market trends and evidence-based practice.

Ensuring both quality and financial targets are met,Leading the senior…