We are looking for an enthusiastic and innovative leader to join our Therapies Directorate at Maidstone & Tunbridge Wells as a General Manger. The successful candidate must be a motivated professional with a track record of consistently delivering high quality patient focused care.
This role will work closely with the Clinical Director and Quality Lead for Therapies to deliver the departments’ operational, strategic & quality agenda and includes the management of the Therapies administrative operational team.
To enable us to have the benefit of the most diverse range of life experience and approaches to health at a senior level in the Trust, we are keen to encourage applications from the widest variety of applicant possible.
Strong problem-solving skills, along with the ability to communicate well, build relationships and influence stakeholders both internal and external to the trust are essential to a successful application. Experience of budgetary management, staff management and the ability to meet the peaks and troughs of service demand are a must.
For further information please refer to the job description.
Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust ranks among the top 10 NHS Trusts nationwide and was named the second-best Trust to work for in the South East in the 2023 NHS Staff Survey.
We are a large acute hospital trust in south-east England, providing general hospital services and specialist care to around 600,000 residents in West Kent and East Sussex. With a dedicated and diverse team of over 8,000 staff we are proud to offer specialised cancer services to over two million people through the Kent Oncology Centre.
Fordcombe Hospital, near Tunbridge Wells, became part of the Trust in October 2024. Specialising in planned care, it offers two operating theatres, 28 inpatient and day-care beds, diagnostic services (X-ray, MRI, CT, and endoscopy), and consultation/treatment rooms.
Looking for flexible working?
We are a flexible working-friendly organisation. Whether it’s adjusting your hours or exploring other flexible arrangements, we want to work with you to find the best solution for you, our patients, and the Trust. Talk to us about how we can accommodate your working needs.

JOINING US INCLUDES A COMPREHENSIVE BENEFITS PACKAGE:

At least 27 days of annual leave plus public/bank holidays (pro-rata for part-time staff).
Membership in the NHS Pension Scheme , with a 20.6% employer contribution and life assurance benefits
Blue Light card eligibility
And more , additional benefits can be found in the benefits documents below
We’ve provided all the details you need about this role in the job description and person specification. Please take a moment to review the criteria in the person specification and share specific examples in your application that demonstrate how you meet these requirements. Please also check your application for errors/omissions prior to submission.
Please note that appointment to this post will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service Check at Enhanced Level. (Enhanced level now includes regulated checks against vulnerable adults and children)
All successful applicants will be required to complete our corporate trust induction once a start date had been agreed.
Interview Date: To be confirmed
Please note that this role may often attract a high level of applications. Please note this role may close earlier than the original closing date so please ensure you submit your application as soon as possible

Please refer the Job description for details