Director of Nursing - Primary Care

Director of Nursing - Primary Care

Job Title: Director of Nursing - Primary Care

Employer: HCA Healthcare UK
Location: London -based with nationwide oversight; occasional travel required
Contract: Permanent, Full-Time
Salary Band: HCA Grade 9, competitive salary with performance-based incentives
Reporting to: CEO, HCA Primary Care
Reporting Line: Supported by Deputy Nurse Manager, overseeing management of nurses and AHPs, including those in urgent care settings
Comprehensive Benefits: Including private healthcare and wellness initiatives

The Role

• National Leadership: Providing strategic oversight for nursing and allied healthcare professionals across HCA's primary care sites, ensuring consistent, high-quality care delivery.
• Client-Focused Care: Acting as a key point of contact for corporate clients, understanding their specific needs, and tailoring services to exceed expectations.
• Clinical Excellence: Driving continuous improvement in clinical standards, ensuring regulatory compliance, and fostering a culture of safety, learning, and accountability.
• Team Leadership and Development: Inspiring, mentoring, and developing nursing and allied health professional teams across the UK, promoting professional growth and a shared commitment to excellence.
• Operational Oversight: Collaborating with site leads and operational teams to ensure efficient, effective service delivery.
• Commercial Awareness: Partnering with business development teams to support the growth of HCA Primary Care, contributing to bespoke healthcare solutions for corporate clients.
• Innovation and Integration: Leveraging technology, data, and best practices to enhance care delivery, aligning services with HCA Healthcare UK's broader strategy.
• Patient and Client Engagement: Acting as an ambassador for HCA Healthcare UK, building strong relationships with patients, clients, and stakeholders nationwide.
• Senior Management Collaboration: Actively contributing to the senior management team to shape and drive aggressive growth plans for practices, client site offerings, and urgent care centres nationwide.
• Clinical Expertise: Practicing clinically and serving as a role model by wearing your nursing uniform with pride, setting high standards, and exemplifying clinical excellence.

What You'll Bring

• Qualifications: Registered Nurse (NMC registered) with a master's degree or equivalent leadership experience in healthcare.
• Experience: Extensive senior leadership experience in primary care, community health, or corporate healthcare, with proven ability to manage dispersed regional multisite teams.
• Commercial Acumen: Strong understanding of the commercial aspects of healthcare delivery, particularly in managing client relationships and contractual obligations.
• Leadership Skills: Inspirational, results-driven leader experienced in managing geographically diverse teams and fostering collaboration.
• Strategic Vision: Forward-thinking with the ability to anticipate and respond to trends in healthcare and corporate wellbeing.
• Operational Expertise: Proficient in managing complex operations with a focus on efficiency, quality, and patient satisfaction.

Diversity and Inclusion
Patients first. Colleagues always. This philosophy guides our approach to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging. We believe healthcare is built on a foundation of inclusion, compassion, and respect for our patients and each other. Together, we create an inclusive environment where individual differences are celebrated, and everyone can achieve their potential.