Hospital Manager – 12-Month Maternity Cover
📍 Location: York
💷 Salary: Up to £61,800 per annum (DOE)
🕒 Hours: 35 hours per week
📅 Contract: Fixed-term – 12 months
At Key Health, we pride ourselves on the trusted partnerships we’ve built with our clients and professionals, supporting services with high-quality staffing in a timely and professional manner.
We are currently seeking a clinically qualified Hospital Manager to lead a specialist rehabilitation hospital in York on a 12-month maternity cover basis. This is a fantastic opportunity for a confident, experienced leader passionate about delivering person-centred care and service excellence.
🔑 Key Responsibilities:
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Oversee day-to-day operations of the hospital, ensuring effective service delivery and high standards of clinical care.
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Lead, manage, and support a multidisciplinary team in delivering tailored rehabilitation and recovery plans.
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Maintain full compliance with regulatory standards and legislation.
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Manage budgets, resources, and service performance in line with operational objectives.
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Ensure safe and person-centred environments that promote independence and dignity.
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Drive service development through effective planning and stakeholder engagement.
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Monitor quality standards and implement continuous improvement strategies.
🧾 About You:
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Current clinical qualification with active PIN and no restrictions to practice (RMN preferred).
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NVQ Level 5 in Health & Social Care or equivalent (or willingness to work towards).
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Strong knowledge of relevant health and social care legislation and quality standards.
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Previous experience managing or supervising in a residential or clinical setting.
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Excellent leadership, organisational and interpersonal skills.
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Ability to manage performance, guide teams, and lead service improvements.
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Confident in handling change, resolving issues, and ensuring positive service user outcomes.
🎁 What We Offer:
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Competitive salary up to £61,800 per annum (dependent on experience)
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38 days annual leave (including bank holidays) – pro rata
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Option to buy/sell up to 5 days of leave
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Health Cash Plan & Employee Assistance Programme
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Free parking on site
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Company pension scheme
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Long service & employee recognition awards
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Ongoing training, CPD, and professional development opportunities
📌 Please Note:
This role is a 12-month fixed-term contract to cover maternity leave. Candidates must have a valid clinical PIN and be eligible to work in the UK.
✅ Next Steps:
If you're an experienced clinical leader looking for a rewarding management role in a supportive and forward-thinking environment — we’d love to hear from you.
📨 Apply now to begin your journey with Key Health