Claire Harley

Prior to joining Benenden Hospital, Claire managed children’s therapy services at Greenwich in addition to holding the position of Chair of the Professional Executive Committee for NHS Greenwich. She had worked at Greenwich since 1997 and worked closely with teams to redesign services, improving access and quality.

Before this, Claire completed physiotherapy training at Queen’s College, Glasgow, before starting her career as a physiotherapist in Kent, working across Kent & Sussex Hospital, Pembury Hospital, and the Queen Victoria Hospital, East Grinstead. Claire also worked in Newham and Johannesburg General Hospital in South Africa before moving to Greenwich.

Claire oversee’s the delivery of the hospital’s day-to-day regulatory, commercial and operational performance and shapes the hospital’s strategy.  She is also a member of the Society Executive, focusing on delivering the Society’s business plan and corporate strategy.

Claire has a passion for listening to and working with teams to support the hospital’s continued success and excellence in patient care.

Their 2028 Vision is to be the South East’s leading private hospital, renowned for excellence, and she is privileged to be working with such a talented and dedicated team in the delivery of that vision.