Hospital Manager

NHS; England; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a confident Hospital Manager to lead operations at Cygnet Hospital Harrogate. The successful candidate will ensure high standards of care, regulatory compliance, and financial sustainability. With a focus on staffing and service growth, this role provides an opportunity to make a significant impact in mental health care. Competitive benefits and supporting professional development are offered.

Benefits

Excellent apprenticeship scheme

Expert supervision & support

Free Health Cash plan

Free life assurance cover

Discounted gym membership

Cycle to Work scheme

Qualifications

• Proven experience in hospital or care home management.
• Experience in a mental health setting.
• Strong track record of achieving regulatory compliance.
• Excellent people management skills.
• Commitment to continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and operational leadership across the hospital.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and quality of care.
• Deliver strong financial performance.
• Maximise service occupancy levels.
• Build a stable, engaged workforce.

Skills

Hospital management experience

Mental health experience

Regulatory compliance

People management

Financial acumen

Job description

We are looking for a confident Hospital Manager with a passion for delivering outstanding care.You'll be working 40 hours a week, making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care at Cygnet Hospital Harrogate.

Main duties of the job

At Cygnet, we support our people to grow their careers, gain new skills and keep stepping up.Apply now to enjoy excellent career prospects while reaping the rewards of making a difference to others every day.

About us

Cygnet was established in 1988. Since then we have developed a wide range of services for individuals with mental health needs, autism and learning disabilities within the UK. We have built a reputation for delivering pioneering services and outstanding outcomes for the people in our care. Our expert and highly dedicated care team of 10 000 employees empower 2864 individuals across 150 services to consistently make a positive difference to their lives, through service-user focused care and rehabilitation.

Job responsibilities

We are seeking an experienced and dedicated Hospital Manager to lead our service at Cygnet Hospital Harrogate to ensure the highest standards of care and operational excellence. This is a pivotal leadership role, responsible for driving quality, performance, and positive outcomes for both service users and staff.

Cygnet Hospital Harrogate is a 36 bed, long-established mental health hospital that provides an emergency admissions service across two acute wards.

At Cygnet, our mission is clear: to deliver safe, person-centred, high-quality care that empowers recovery and builds trust with those we support and their families. We are proud of our reputation for clinical excellence, compassion, and a commitment to sustainable, safe, and effective care.

As Hospital Manager, you will provide strategic and operational leadership across the hospital, working with clinical and non-clinical teams to ensure safe, effective, and person-centred care. You will lead on regulatory compliance, financial performance, and workforce management, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and professional development.

In this role, you will be responsible for delivering against the following objectives:

• Regulatory Compliance : Ensure the hospital consistently meets or exceeds external inspection standards, achieving positive outcomes in all regulatory reviews.
• Quality of Care: Maintain high-quality ratings across all domains, with a particular focus on safety, ensuring no area falls below expected standards.
• Financial Sustainability: Deliver strong and sustainable financial performance in line with agreed budgets.
• Service Growth: Maximise occupancy levels by ensuring services are responsive, effective, and meeting the needs of those we support.
• Workforce Effectiveness: Build a stable, engaged workforce by minimising agency reliance, reducing staff turnover, and promoting efficient staffing practices.

About You:

Were looking for a passionate and resilient leader who brings:

• Proven experience in hospital or care home management.
• Experience in a mental health setting
• A strong track record of achieving regulatory compliance and quality standards.
• Financial and commercial acumen with the ability to deliver against budgets.
• Excellent people management skills, with the ability to engage, inspire, and retain staff.
• A commitment to continuous improvement and innovation in healthcare delivery.

Why Cygnet? Well offer you

• An opening to undertake further learning with our excellent apprenticeship scheme
• Expert supervision & support
• Free Health Cash plan
• 24 hours free GP support line
• Free life assurance cover
• Free eye tests
• Car lease discounts
• Discounted gym membership
• Free mortgage broker and Insurance cover
• Employee NHS - discount savings & Cycle to Work scheme
• Smart Health Toolkit- Providing you with Fitness Programmes, Nutrition consultation and Health checks

Ready to make a positive change?

Please click on the apply now link below or send your CV to [e-mail]

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Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.