Job Description

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:

We're 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? We'll 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

Ready to make a positive change?

Please click on the 'apply now' link below or send your CV to VickyLinstead@cygnethealth.co.uk