Clinical Unit Manager

CARE CONCERN GROUP LIMITED; Lewisham; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Enhanced DBS

Uniform provided

Group life assurance cover

Wagestream - financial wellbeing and 1

A nutritious meal during shifts

GP Online for you and dependants under

Discounts across high street and accr

Employee Assistance Programme (24/7)

Learning and development opportunities

Career progression opportunities

Long Service Awards

Job summary

Alexander Care Centre in Lewisham is seeking a Clinical Unit Manager (RGN) to provide clinical and operational leadership for a care unit. You will guide the team, oversee clinical governance and medication management, and drive continuous improvement in a well-led environment.

As an experienced nurse with NMC PIN, you will mentor staff, ensure standards, and support service delivery with the Home Manager and leadership group.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Excellent communication, organisational and leadership abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support the clinical and care teams on your unit to deliver high quality, person-centred care.
• Oversee clinical governance, medication management and performance across the unit.
• Ensure care is delivered in line with care plans, regulatory requirements and best practice.
• Collaborate with Home Manager and leadership team to drive service improvements and staff development.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Decision making

Staff mentoring

Communication

Organization

Education

NMC PIN

RGN Qualification

Job description

Alexander 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.

Clinical Unit Manager RGN Contract

• £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)

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 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

What We Offer

• 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

About Care Concern Group

Alexander Care Centeris 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.

Our five values

Trust|Respect|Passion|Kindness|Inclusivity

shape how we care, how we work and how we support one another.

If you want a role where your experience is valued, your character matters and your work has genuine purpose, we would love to hear from you.