West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Band 8b- General Manager, Private Care
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General Manager – Private Care Services
We are seeking an exceptional and driven General Manager to lead and grow Private Care services across the Trust.
This is a rare opportunity to take the lead in shaping the future of Private Care at West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust. We are looking for an ambitious, commercially astute General Manager to drive growth, innovation, and excellence across a rapidly developing service at a pivotal moment in the Trust’s journey.
You will be at the forefront of transformation—building and scaling a high-quality, patient-centred private care offer that complements our NHS services. With real scope to influence strategy and delivery, you will work closely with clinical and corporate leaders to modernise pathways, elevate patient experience, and position the Trust as a provider of choice for private healthcare.
About West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust serves a core population of around half a million people, with specialist services reaching across North London, Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire and East Hertfordshire. With nearly 6,000 staff and close to a million patient contacts each year, we are one of the largest and most important organisations in the region.
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Our services span four sites:
- Watford General Hospital, the hub of acute and emergency care;
- St Albans City Hospital, our dedicated elective centre;
- Hemel Hempstead Hospital, providing diagnostics, outpatient services and rehabilitation;
- Our Abbots Langley outpatient therapy unit.
There has never been a more exciting time to join us. As part of the Government’s New Hospital Programme, we are driving forward plans for a new, state-of-the-art hospital that will transform care for our communities. At the same time, we are investing in and expanding our Private Care services—building the infrastructure, capability, and ambition to grow significantly.
With a new hospital planned for Watford, work underway to update theatres at St Albans City Hospital and plans for a neighbourhood healthcare centre in Hemel Hempstead, this is an exciting time to join us.
We are building on the success of our award-winning virtual hospital and re-imagining models of care, working closely with partners and making the most of advances in digital healthcare.
Staff wellbeing and development are a priority, as is the role of innovation in improving clinical care, outcomes and patient experience.
Our Vision and Values
Our vision is Excellent patient care, together and our values are to be empowered, compassionate, professional and inclusive. They capture an important balance across what we must all do as individuals and to support others.
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Flexible Working Options
We offer a variety of flexible working options as we recognise the importance of a good work life balance. www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk/flexibleworking
Additional Information
If you have a disability or long-term health condition and require support or guidance please contact westherts.recruitment@nhs.net
If you are a Service Leaver, Veteran, Military Reserve, Cadet Force Adult Volunteer, or partner/spouse of those serving please tick "Member of the Armed Forces Community" on the application form.
We reserve the right to close this advert early due to the volume of applicants. Please apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
If you do not hear back within 3 weeks of your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.
Contact Information
For further details / informal visits contact:
- Name: Jo Keating
- Job title: Deputy Director of Operations
- Email address: joanna.keating1@nhs.net
- Telephone number: 01923217619
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