Hospital Manager 

Location: Kegworth, Derbyshire 

Hours: 40 per week

Salary: £65,000 per annum + Benefits 

Time Recruitment is searching for a Hospital Manager for a newly commissioned 32‑bed acute mental health service providing specialist care on behalf of the NHS.

Supporting adults from 18 years through to older age, the hospital delivers high‑quality, person‑centred treatment across four wards, all located on one level.

The multidisciplinary teams work with individuals experiencing a wide range of mental health needs, including depression, schizophrenia and other mental illnesses, personality disorder, learning disability, and addictions. Care is delivered through a recovery‑focused model designed to help every patient reach their fullest potential.

The Role

We are seeking an experienced Hospital Manager (CQC Registered Manager) to provide strategic, operational, and clinical leadership across the service. You will be responsible for ensuring safe, effective, and compliant care delivery, maintaining high-quality standards, and driving continuous improvement across all wards.

This is a senior leadership role requiring strong oversight of governance, workforce, regulatory compliance, and service performance.

Candidate Profile

We are looking for a Hospital Manager who brings:

-     Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) status with unrestricted NMC registration

-     Proven senior leadership experience within a regulated mental health hospital or inpatient setting

-     Confidence in leading clinical governance, quality assurance, and regulatory compliance

-     Strong capability in workforce management, including recruitment, supervision, staffing, and performance oversight

-     The ability to work under scrutiny, make safe decisions, and maintain accountability in a fast‑paced clinical environment

Desirable experience includes:

-     Previous appointment as a CQC Registered Manager in a hospital setting

-     Experience in budget management and oversight of service performance

Offering for the Hospital Manager role:

You will be supported by established organisational functions including:

-     Quality and governance teams

-     HR and workforce support

-     Operational oversight and leadership forums

-     Opportunities for ongoing CPD, leadership development, and participation in internal governance structures

This is a role where you can shape service quality, influence culture, and lead meaningful improvement across a developing hospital.

Interview Process for the Hospital Manager role: 

The selection process will involve two interview stages:

1.     Initial interview for shortlisted candidates

2.     Second‑stage interview for successful applicants progressing from stage one

Applicants should ensure their application clearly outlines:

-     Relevant senior management experience

-     Previous hospital or service management roles

-     Any CQC Registered Manager responsibilities held

-     CQC inspection outcomes or ratings associated with services previously managed

To apply for the Hospital Manager role contact Sarah at Time Recruitment or apply below.