Clinical Manager – Mental Health (RMN/RNLD) On-Call Lead

Cygnet Health Care; Harrogate; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Professional development and bespoke/c

NHS and employee discount scheme

Shopping, travel and leisure discounts

Free meals on duty

Free parking

RCNi membership

Company-paid life assurance

Job summary

Cygnet Hospital Harrogate is seeking a Clinical Manager to lead clinical services across the hospital, ensuring high standards of care and strong multi-disciplinary collaboration. The role includes on-call duties to support the Hospital Manager and requires NMC registration and senior nursing experience.

The successful candidate will coordinate clinical activities, implement policies, oversee training and appraisal programs, and maintain regulatory compliance within a mental health setting.

Qualifications

• NMC registration as RMN or RNLD with a valid PIN.
• At least four years' nursing experience.
• Current Clinical Manager or Ward Manager role, or significant senior nursing experience.
• Experience in acute, rehabilitation, mental health or forensic psychiatry settings.
• Evidence of supervising a multidisciplinary clinical team.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the highest standard of clinical care across the hospital.
• Coordinate all clinical aspects and promote collaboration between clinicians.
• Implement hospital policies, procedures and regulations.
• Update legal documentation per guidelines, NMC, legislation and current research.
• Support staff via regular appraisals, training and evidence-based practice.
• Maintain compliance with statutory law and regulations.
• Collaborate with Hospital Manager for leadership and issue resolution.
• Act up for the Hospital Manager when required.
• Carry out on-call duties in support of the Hospital Manager.

Skills

Leadership

Clinical skills

Regulatory knowledge

Relationship management

Job description

Cygnet Hospital Harrogate is seeking a Clinical Manager to lead clinical services across the hospital, ensuring high standards of care and strong multi-disciplinary collaboration. The role includes on-call duties to support the Hospital Manager and requires NMC registration and senior nursing experience.

The successful candidate will coordinate clinical activities, implement policies, oversee training and appraisal programs, and maintain regulatory compliance within a mental health setting.