Clinical Unit Lead

Peoplebank; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 54,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NMC PIN paid

PVG checked

pension

Uniform provided

5.6 weeks annual leave

Job summary

Rubislaw Park Care Home in Aberdeen’s West End is seeking an experienced Clinical Unit Lead (RGN/RMN) to provide clinical and operational leadership for a dedicated unit. You will ensure safe, high-quality care in line with care plans, regulatory requirements and governance standards.

You will oversee medication management, performance across the unit and staff development, while collaborating with the Home Manager and leadership team to drive continuous improvements and excellent resident

Qualifications

• Active NMC PIN as RGN or RMN is required.
• Strong clinical leadership and decision-making skills.
• Experience leading a clinical team, preferably as unit manager.
• Excellent communication, organisational and leadership abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support the clinical and care teams to deliver high-quality, safe care.
• Oversee clinical governance, medication management and performance metrics.
• Collaborate with Home Manager and leadership team to drive service improvements.
• Mentor and develop staff, modelling professional standards and best practice.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Staff mentoring

Communication

Decision making

Education

NMC PIN Registered Nurse (RGN or RMN)

Job description

We are an award-winning care home and nursing facility, based in Aberdeen’s West End. We deliver exceptional levels of Residential, Nursing, Dementia & Respite care for up to 86-residents.

Clinical Unit Lead RGN or RMN Contract

• £23.00 per hour
• Contracted to 46 hours per week
• Paid NMC, Paid PVG, pension, uniform provided
• 5.6 weeks annual leave (based on a full time contract)

Ongoing training, clinical updates and funded development, with clear progression into Deputy Manager and Home Manager roles, within a well led, structured environment where your leadership, clinical oversight and decision making are recognised and developed.

Role Overview

As Clinical Unit Manager, you will take responsibility for the clinical and operational leadership of your unit, ensuring high quality, safe and effective care is delivered at all times. This is a senior role where your leadership, clinical expertise and decision making will directly influence standards, outcomes and overall service quality.

You will lead and support the clinical and care teams, ensuring care is delivered in line with individual care plans, best practice and regulatory requirements. You will oversee clinical governance, medication management and performance across the unit, responding proactively to changes and driving continuous improvement.

Working closely with the Home Manager and wider leadership team, you will support service delivery, staff development and operational oversight. You will act as a role model, providing guidance, mentoring and support to ensure a confident, capable and well performing team.

What We Are Looking For

• Registered Nurse (RGN or RMN) with an active NMC PIN
• Strong clinical leadership and decision making skills
• Experience leading or managing a clinical team, ideally within a unit manager role
• Confidence overseeing standards, compliance and performance
• Ability to support, mentor and develop staff
• Good communication, organisational and leadership skills

About us

Rubislaw Park Care Home is part of Care Concern Group, a family owned, market leading care provider with a strong and growing presence across the United Kingdom. We are committed to delivering high quality care and developing supportive, rewarding workplaces where our teams can thrive.

Our five core values Trust|Respect|Passion|Kindness|Inclusivity are at the heart of everything we do, shaping the care we deliver and the environments we create. If you share these values and want to build or develop your career in care, we would love to hear from you.