Electiva Healthcare is delighted to announce the appointment of Lee Rycroft as Chief Clinical Officer, marking another major milestone in the group’s mission to deliver exceptional, patient-centred care across the United Kingdom.
In his new role, Lee will be responsible for all aspects of clinical leadership and governance across Electiva’s Treatment Delivery Centres in England, Scotland, and Wales. He will oversee the continued development of clinical standards, patient-safety frameworks, recruitment, training, and professional progression for the organisation’s growing network of healthcare professionals.
With an impressive career spanning senior positions at Spire Healthcare and Circle Health Group, Lee brings a wealth of operational and clinical experience to the role. His expertise in theatre management, patient safety, and clinical compliance has made him a respected leader in the independent healthcare sector. At Electiva, Lee’s appointment signals both strategic growth and a deepened focus on delivering care with precision, compassion, and consistency.
Driving Clinical Excellence Across the UK
Lee’s leadership comes at a pivotal time for Electiva Healthcare, as the company continues to expand its footprint and scale its elective-care operations nationwide. His remit will include strengthening clinical recruitment pipelines, enhancing training programmes, and working closely with Hospital Managing Directors to ensure every Electiva facility operates to the same high standards of safety and performance.
Under Lee’s direction, the group aims to further embed its culture of continuous improvement — one that empowers clinicians to deliver exceptional outcomes and ensures patients receive the safest, fastest, and most comfortable care experience possible.
A Proven Leader in Patient Safety and Quality
Electiva Healthcare CEO Brian Welsh praised the appointment, stating:
“Lee’s record speaks for itself. His achievements with Spire and Circle demonstrated his ability to build world-class clinical teams while maintaining an unwavering focus on quality and patient safety. At Electiva, Lee will play a vital role in shaping the future of our hospitals, ensuring that our growth is always grounded in clinical excellence.”
Brian added that Lee’s collaborative approach and data-driven mindset align perfectly with Electiva’s philosophy of industrialising safe, efficient elective care at national scale.
A Shared Vision for the Future
For Lee, the move represents an opportunity to build on a career dedicated to improving patient care and operational performance:
“I’m proud to be joining Electiva at such an exciting stage of its journey. The organisation’s commitment to clinical excellence and its innovative approach to elective healthcare set it apart. I’m looking forward to working with our incredible teams to ensure we continue to raise the bar for patient outcomes and professional standards across every site.”
Investing in People and Performance
As Electiva Healthcare continues to grow, Lee’s appointment underscores the company’s belief that the best way to scale great healthcare is to invest in great people. His leadership will be instrumental in ensuring that every Electiva hospital and clinic reflects the same dedication to safety, compassion, and continuous improvement that defines the brand.
Congratulations, Lee, on this well-deserved promotion — we’re excited to see how your leadership will drive our clinical excellence to new heights.