Peripatetic Hospital Director

Job Advert Skip to main content Cookies on NHS Jobs We've put some small files called cookies on your device to help us make improvements to our site. To improve our site we'd also like to use cookies which will send information to Google Analytics. You can read more about our cookies before you choose. Accept analytics cookies Do not accept analytics cookies Jobs Menu Sign in Create an account English Cymraeg Menu Close menu Search Sign in Create an account Display in Welsh (Cymraeg) Search Sign in Create an account Display in Welsh (Cymraeg) BETA Your feedback will help us to improve this service. Elysium Healthcare Peripatetic Hospital Director The closing date is 06 November 2026 Apply for this job Job summary Are you an experienced healthcare leader who thrives in complex environments, enjoys driving improvement and has the skills to lead services through periods of change, growth and transformation? Join Elysium Healthcare as a Peripatetic Hospital Director and play a critical role in supporting services across the organisation, providing expert leadership where it is needed most. This unique and highly influential role offers the opportunity to work across a range of services, providing senior operational leadership to hospitals requiring additional support, recovery, stabilisation or transformation. As a group-wide leadership resource, you will be deployed to services experiencing quality, safety, leadership or regulatory challenges, as well as supporting established Hospital Directors and senior leadership teams to strengthen operational performance and deliver sustainable improvement. When acting as Hospital Director, you will have overall responsibility for the leadership and day-to-day operation of the hospital, ensuring the delivery of safe, effective and high-quality care. Main duties of the job The Peripatetic Hospital Director at Elysium Healthcare is responsible for supporting and leading services during periods of change and transformation. The role involves providing senior operational leadership to hospitals requiring additional support, recovery, stabilisation, or transformation. The director will ensure the delivery of safe and effective care, overseeing strategic planning, operational performance, financial management, and regulatory compliance. The role requires engagement with clinical and operational teams, maintaining governance and assurance frameworks, and promoting a culture of accountability and improvement. This role will require travel across the South and may include overnight stays. About us Elysium Healthcare is a major player in the healthcare sector, boasting over 8,000 employees and a vast network of more than 80 services across England and Wales. The organisation provides services in Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, and Children & Education. As a subsidiary of Ramsay Health Care, Elysium has the advantage of being part of a global network present in over 10 countries and employing more than 86,000 people worldwide. The company is dedicated to inclusive recruitment, being a Disability Confident employer, and follows safer recruitment measures for all appointments. Details Date posted 09 October 2026 Pay scheme Other Salary Depending on experience Salary expectations will be discussed at interview stage. Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 1561013877 Job locations Elysium Healthcare National/Company-wide WD6 1JN United Kingdom Job description Job responsibilities Are you an experienced healthcare leader who thrives in complex environments, enjoys driving improvement and has the skills to lead services through periods of change, growth and transformation? Join Elysium Healthcare as a Peripatetic Hospital Director and play a critical role in supporting services across the organisation, providing expert leadership where it is needed most. This unique and highly influential role offers the opportunity to work across a range o