Overview
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.
Responsibilities
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
* Employee referral scheme
* 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
* Pension scheme
* Employee NHS - discount savings & Cycle to Work scheme
* Smart Health Toolkit- Providing you with Fitness Programmes, Nutrition consultation and Health checks
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