Clinical Manager - Mental Health (RMN/RNLD)

NHS Jobs; Harrogate; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals on duty

Free parking

RCNi membership

Bespoke career pathways

Company paid Life Assurance scheme

Smart Health Toolkit providing fitness

Job summary

Cygnet Hospital Harrogate is seeking an experienced Clinical Manager to lead nursing teams across two acute wards in a busy mental health hospital. This full-time role involves delivering high-quality care, driving clinical governance and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.

You will work closely with the Hospital Manager, support staff development, and participate in on-call duties. Salary is up to £66,781 per year with NHS and employee discount benefits.

Qualifications

• An experienced RMN/RNLD with a valid pin and at least four years nursing experience
• Current role as Clinical Manager or Ward Manager or senior nursing experience
• Strong leadership, clinical skills, and regulatory knowledge
• Excellent relationship management with internal and external stakeholders
• Experience in acute/rehabilitation/mental health/forensic psychiatry
• Experience supervising clinicians within a multi-disciplinary team

Responsibilities

• Coordinate clinical care across the hospital and ensure clinician cooperation
• Ensure policy, procedures, and regulations are followed
• Update legal documentation with colleagues per guidelines
• Support staff through appraisals, training and evidence-based practice
• Maintain compliance with statutory law and regulatory requirements
• Lead with Hospital Manager and step in when required

Skills

Nursing leadership

Clinical governance

Stakeholder management

Regulatory compliance

On-call leadership

Job description

Cygnet Hospital Harrogate is seeking an experienced Clinical Manager to lead nursing teams across two acute wards in a busy mental health hospital. This full-time role involves delivering high-quality care, driving clinical governance and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.

You will work closely with the Hospital Manager, support staff development, and participate in on-call duties. Salary is up to £66,781 per year with NHS and employee discount benefits.