Clinical Unit Manager

Highwood Care Home; Northam; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care home provider in Northam is seeking a Clinical Unit Manager to oversee the nursing team and ensure exceptional care. The role involves mentoring staff, leading clinical excellence, and fostering a supportive environment. Ideal candidates are Registered Nurses with strong leadership skills and a passion for person-centred care. Join us to be part of a family-oriented culture that prioritizes quality and kindness in care.

Benefits

Paid DBS and uniform

Free onsite parking

Pension scheme

5.6 weeks’ annual leave (pro-rata)

Qualifications

• Strong clinical knowledge and person-centred mindset required.
• Natural leadership skills to motivate and mentor a team.
• Positive attitude and proactive approach are essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead the nursing team and ensure clinical excellence.
• Mentor newly qualified nurses and support existing staff.
• Create a high standard of care and a supportive environment.

Skills

Clinical knowledge

Leadership

Mentoring

Person-centred approach

Education

Registered Nurse (NMC PIN essential)

Job description

Clinical Unit Manager – Highwood Care Home, Bideford

£23.00 per hour | Full Time (44 hours per week) | Days

Your clinical leadership. Our brand‑new home. A place to make your mark.

Highwood Care Home is a stunning new service in the heart of Bideford purpose‑built to deliver exceptional care in a luxurious, homely setting. With 67 beautifully designed bedrooms, dedicated spaces for Residential, Dementia, Nursing, and Respite care, and a warm, community‑focused atmosphere, Highwood is more than just a care home it’s a place where residents and colleagues truly belong.

We’re now looking for a Clinical Unit Manager to help lead our nursing team and shape the clinical excellence at the heart of the home. This is a perfect opportunity for a confident and compassionate nurse who thrives on responsibility, enjoys leading by example, and wants to make a genuine difference every single day.

You’ll work three shifts on the floor and have eight supernumerary hours each week combining hands‑on nursing with time to lead, mentor and drive quality improvements.

Contract details

• £23.00 per hour
• Paid DBS and uniform
• Free onsite parking
• Pension scheme
• 5.6 weeks’ annual leave (pro‑rata)

We also offer real opportunities for career progression within our growing group.

What you’ll be doing

As Clinical Unit Manager, you’ll be the heartbeat of our nursing team leading with confidence, compassion, and clarity. Your days will be varied and purposeful: one moment you’ll be mentoring a newly qualified nurse through a complex care plan; the next, you’ll be working alongside your team on the floor, ensuring residents receive the very best in person‑centred care.

You’ll bring the team together guiding, supporting, and inspiring them to take pride in every small detail, every interaction, every outcome. You’ll nurture clinical excellence, spotting opportunities for improvement and helping each nurse grow in skill and confidence.

You’ll lead from the front, creating an environment where high standards are second nature and where residents, families and colleagues alike feel supported and reassured. Whether you’re managing a busy shift, developing best practice or celebrating success with your team, you’ll set the tone for professionalism, kindness, and accountability.

At Highwood, you won’t just manage you’ll lead. You’ll help shape a culture that feels like family, where everyone strives to deliver care they’d be proud to give their own loved ones.

What we’re looking for

• A Registered Nurse (NMC PIN essential) with strong clinical knowledge and a person‑centred mindset.
• Natural leadership skills someone who can motivate, mentor and lead a team to success.
• A positive, proactive approach, with the confidence to step up for the Home Manager when needed.
• Experience working with older people or in a nursing home environment (desirable but not essential).

Why you’ll love working with us

As part of the Care Concern Group, you’ll join a respected, family‑owned organisation with over 130 care homes across the UK and a reputation for quality, kindness and commitment. We believe in creating beautiful places to live and brilliant places to work.

Our values shape everything we do: Trust | Respect | Passion | Kindness | Inclusivity.

If you’re ready to step up, lead with heart and help us build something truly special at Highwood Care Home we’d love to hear from you. Apply today or call in with your CV.