Clinical Director - Lead a Hospital team

Overview

Senior Clinical Director - Northamptonshire, near Northampton

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and dynamic clinical leader to take on the role of Senior Clinical Director within a well-established veterinary group in Northamptonshire. This rare position offers the chance to shape clinical strategy across multiple sites, lead a highly skilled team, and play a pivotal role in delivering outstanding veterinary care.

About the Group

For over 30 years, this group has been trusted by the local community to provide high-quality veterinary care. With five thriving branches and a state-of-the-art 24-hour Small Animal Veterinary Hospital, they are proud to combine tradition with innovation. Facilities include a brand-new hospital, CT scanner, dedicated out-of-hours service, and excellent team facilities, all within a forward-thinking, people- and patient-focused culture.

The Role

The Senior Clinical Director will hold overarching responsibility for clinical provision across the group, working closely with an experienced business leader and managing a team of senior vets and branch heads. The role will involve:

• Setting and delivering clinical strategy and standards
• Leading clinical governance and driving excellence across sites
• Managing and supporting departmental leads to deliver service development and expansion
• Taking responsibility for the hospital's clinical provision, alongside managing a personal caseload
• Working collaboratively with leadership to shape business strategy and explore growth opportunities

Although overseeing the out-of-hours service, no night work is required.

This is a role that offers genuine influence, clinical autonomy, and the opportunity to make a lasting impact within a progressive and supportive environment.

The Person

The group is seeking a confident, compassionate, and highly skilled clinician with proven leadership experience. The ideal candidate will be:

• Dynamic and people-focused, with the ability to inspire and support teams
• Experienced in clinical decision-making and team development
• Organised, proactive, and adaptable, with the ability to deliver results
• A strong communicator, able to build trust with both clients and colleagues

This is the perfect opportunity for a leader who measures success by the achievements of their team.

Working Pattern

The role is envisaged as full-time, but flexible working patterns will be considered. Participation in a weekend rota is expected.

Benefits

In return for expertise and leadership, a generous package of £70,000-£100,000 is on offer, depending on qualifications and experience, along with relocation support if required.

Additional benefits include:

• 6.6 weeks paid holiday including bank holidays
• £1750 CPD allowance plus 5 days' study leave
• RCVS, VDS, and two further memberships paid
• Enhanced family leave and sick pay
• Health Plan and wellbeing contributions
• Discounted veterinary fees
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Employee Perks
• Company sick pay and annual pay reviews
• Focus on employee wellbeing and CPD support
• Visa Sponsorship available

For further information, an informal chat, or to apply, please email Debbie Loding at or today.

You must be a qualified Veterinary Surgeon and eligible to register with the RCVS to be considered for this role.

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