Clinical Unit Manager

Care Concern Group; Catford; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid DBS

Pension

Uniform provided

5.6 weeks annual leave

Group life assurance

Wagestream access

Meal during shifts

GP Online for dependants

Discounts

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Alexander Care Centre in Lewisham, South East London, is seeking a Registered Nurse (RGN) with an active NMC PIN to take on the Clinical Unit Manager role, leading the clinical and care teams to deliver high-quality, person-centred care.

You will drive clinical governance, medication management and unit performance, ensuring compliance with standards and regulatory requirements while supporting service delivery and staff development.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (RGN) with active NMC PIN.
• Strong clinical leadership and decision-making skills.
• Experience leading or managing a clinical team, ideally in a unit manager role.

Responsibilities

• Lead clinical and care teams to deliver high-quality, person-centred care.
• Oversee clinical governance, medication management and performance.
• Support service delivery, staff development and operational oversight.

Skills

NMC PIN

Clinical leadership

Staff development

Communication

Leadership

Job description

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., 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.

• Registered Nurse RGN 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 skillsAlexander Care Centre is a 78 bed, purpose built care home located in a peaceful residential area of Lewisham, South East London, providing residential, nursing and dementia care. With bright, comfortable living spaces, welcoming lounges, a lovely garden and a relaxing conservatory, the home offers a warm and friendly atmosphere. Our caring and dedicated team works together to deliver high quality, person centred care, helping Residents feel valued, supported and enjoy meaningful moments every day., Alexander Care Center is part of Care Concern Group, a family-owned, market-leading care provider with a strong and growing presence across the UK. We are committed to delivering high-quality care and creating supportive, rewarding workplaces where our colleagues can grow, develop and thrive.
• £22.38 to £23.38 per hour
• Contracted to 44 hours per week
• Paid DBS, pension, uniform provided
• 5.6 weeks annual leave (based on a full time contract), Paid Enhanced DBS
• Uniform provided
• Group life assurance cover
• Wagestream - financial wellbeing support and flexible access to earned pay
• A nutritious meal during shifts of eight hours or more
• GP Online for you and your dependants under 16
• Access to more than 1,600 high-street and online discounts
• Free, confidential Employee Assistance Programme, available 24/7, 365 days a year
• Award-winning learning and development, with support to achieve recognised qualifications
• Clear opportunities for career development and progression
• Recognition initiatives and Long Service Awards