Gavin Clark - Hospital Manager

Gavin has over 18 years’ experience working in independent mental health care. Following completing a psychology degree he began working as a healthcare worker in a medium secure forensic setting whilst looking to decide which area to specialize in. Preferring the day-to-day contact with service users on the ward, he retrained as a mental health nurse.

Following qualifying in 2007, Gavin returned to work in a secure setting working on male mental illness and personality disorder wards. He took his first steps in to management in 2014, as a Charge Nurse on a 16-bed female personality disorder ward, before becoming Ward Manager of a 24-bed male mental illness and personality disorder ward in 2015. Gavin initially joined Cygnet as Clinical Manager of Cygnet Hospital Harrogate in 2018 before taking the role of Hospital Manager in 2020. He was appointed Hospital Manager of Cygnet Hospital Wyke in 2024.

Gavin believes in nurturing a strong and supportive team, promoting least restrictive practice, respect and compassion in order to consistently deliver the highest standards of care to service users.

Naomi McCormick - Clinical Manager

Naomi studied in Leeds University and qualified as Registered Mental Health Nurse in 2014 before joining Cygnet Hospital Wyke working predominantly on the male acute ward as well as being exposed to other wards in the unit for professional development, including male PICU.

Naomi’s career progressed and she was successful in the role of Clinical Team Leader in 2016, working on the male acute ward before leaving for one year to live and work in Australia. On her return to England in 2019 Naomi returned to her role at Wyke and at the end of 2019 she progressed to the role of Ward Manager on the male PICU ward Bennu. Naomi was appointed Clinical Manager in December 2022.

Naomi has a keen interest for reducing restrictive practice for patients and is passionate about promoting staff wellbeing to ensure the best care for our patients.

Dr Snur Hamad - Medical Director

Dr Hamad is a member of the Royal College of Psychiatrist and have been working in the UK as a doctor since 2004. He trained as a general adult psychiatrist with a special interest in neurodevelopmental disorders in Yorkshire Deanery’s Higher Specialist Training Programme between 2014 to 2017. Since 2005 he has worked for different NHS Foundation Trusts in Yorkshire, as a Psychiatrist. He worked for Cygnet Oaks in Barnsley between 2018 to 2020, and joined Cygnet Wyke Hospital in September 2020.

Caroline Clare - Head of Psychology

Caroline is a Consultant Forensic Psychologist who joined the team as Head of Psychology in June 2020.

She has worked in a Psychological setting since 2008 and has experience of working with adults with a range of different needs including complex personality disorder, mental health issues, autism and learning disabilities. Caroline has attended training to be able to use different approaches in therapy (including CBT, EMDR, CAT and Schema Therapy) and has a certification in working with complex trauma.

Caroline enjoys working with individuals to develop a collaborative treatment plan that will meet their needs. Caroline is keen to put individuals at the centre of the care, and enjoys being creative and trying different ways to help people to improve their quality of life and progress in their recovery journey.

Kerri Kellett - Administration Manager

Kerri started working at Wyke in January 2008 as a Medical Secretary. In August 2015 she successfully interviewed for the post of Administration Manager.

She gained AMSPAR Medical Receptionist and Medical Secretary Diplomas which put her in good stead for the Medical Secretary role in the busy Cardiothoracic Department at The Freeman Hospital in Newcastle, where she worked for nine years before relocating to Yorkshire. She recently completed the Level 5 Visionary Leaders Management Apprenticeship through Cygnet Health Care.

Kerri is the Mental Health First Aider and a Freedom to Speak Up Ambassador for Wyke; she has a passion for supporting others and ensuring they have a voice within the workplace. She loves her role and feels that she has a great Administration Team who work together to ensure the needs of the service are met.

Lucy Giles-Wylde - Adarna Ward Manager

Lucy graduated from Sheffield University with a degree in psychology in 2010. She then worked with the local Mencap leading on a dementia project and then as a support worker in one of their residential services. From this time, her passion for caring for people with learning disabilities grew and she commenced her Nursing Degree in Learning Disabilities, graduating in 2015.

One qualified, Lucy worked with a national charity as a nurse in one of their respite services and then as clinical lead in one of their nursing homes. In 2019, Lucy started work as a clinical team leader on Adarna Ward at Cygnet Hospital Wyke. Lucy was quickly promoted to ward manager in 2020. Lucy has a passion for supporting people with a learning disability which has extended to supporting autistic people. Lucy is currently undertaking a PGCE in autism.

Nicola Wallace - Phoenix Ward Manager

Nicola graduated from the University of Central Lancashire with an Honours Degree in Forensic Psychology before then commencing her Mental Health Nurse training at the University of Bradford, graduating in 2012. Nicola gained experience with acute settings in the NHS before beginning her Cygnet Career at Cygnet Hospital Bierley within low secure services. Nicola then transferred to Cygnet Hospital Wyke in 2016 spending time working across PICU, rehabilitation and older adult settings progressing to Clinical Team Leader and then Ward Manger.

Nicola then went on to gain additional nursing and managerial experience in the community working within substance misuse, dual diagnosis and recovery. Nicola then was part of a team that lead research into alternative substitute prescribing programs and approaches within Scotland, going on to support the presentation of findings to Scottish parliament.

Nicola returned to Cygnet Hospital Wyke in 2021 as Phoenix Ward manager, recommencing in an acute setting. Nicola brought with her the knowledge and leadership skills that she has developed over her career. Nicola is a compassionate leader who is actively involved with every aspect of patient care and delivery on the ward. Nicola leads by example and empowers her team to strive to deliver a high quality of patient care throughout their acute admission.