Clinical Unit Manager

Bupa; South Shields; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

My Healthcare – 24/7 support

Annual allowance on healthcare

Wagestream – early wage access

28 days holiday

Sick pay scheme

Long service rewards

Free meal on shift

Pension plans

Parental leave

Menopause Plan

Gym discounts

Job summary

Bupa care home in Horton Kirby, near Dartford, is seeking a Registered Nurse to lead clinical care on a floor with 8am–8pm shifts. You will provide person-centred care, mentor the team and ensure accurate records while supporting residents' independence and dignity.

The role requires an NMC-registered nurse, with a passion for elderly care and strong communication to build relationships with residents and their families. A welcoming bonus is also offered.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with a valid NMC pin and commitment to professional conduct.
• Experience in elderly care and promoting independence and dignity.
• Effective communicator able to lead a team and maintain accurate records.

Responsibilities

• Promote resident independence and dignity while ensuring high care standards.
• Assess residents' wellbeing and maintain accurate records.
• Deliver clinical guidance and mentor the care team.
• Build relationships with residents, families and local partners.
• Represent the home in the community and liaise with local organizations.

Skills

Registered Nurse

NMC pin

Elderly care

Team leadership

Communication

Education

Nursing degree

NMC registration

Job description

Eglantine Villa Care Home, Eglantine Lane, Horton Kirby, Dartford DA4 9JL

CQC rating: Good

Carehome.co.uk rating: 9.8/10

Salary: Up to £23.00. per hour depending on experience

Permanent 42 hours per week , 3 days on the floor and 6 hours supernumerary. 8am-8pm shifts in the home.

*Welcome bonus

We make health happen

Here at Bupa we support those when they need it the most. Our care homes are dedicated to delivering person-centred care, supporting independence and honouring choice to help our residents live their best lives.

You’ll help us make health happen by:

• Whether you’re taking charge of a unit or a floor, you’ll promote our resident’s independence, choice and dignity by ensuring that the team provide the highest standards of care at all times
• With the help of your team, you’ll assess each resident’s wellbeing – making sure their physical, emotional and social needs are met – always maintaining accurate records
• Delivering clinical guidance to your team, you’ll lead by example; motivating and mentoring the team to ensure the safe, smooth and efficient running of the care home
• You’ll build lasting relationships with the residents and the people they care about, as well as caring about the home itself - fostering a sense of community
• Creating and developing strong relationships with local partners, you will liaise with these partners, playing an important role in raising the care home’s profile in the local area and beyond

Key Skills / Qualifications needed for this role:

• A Registered Nurse with a valid NMC pin and a genuine commitment to adhering to the NMC Codes of Conduct and expanding your professional development
• You’re passionate about caring for the elderly and infirm (change as necessary) and have a flair for helping people maintain their independence, choice and dignity
• An effective communicator who’s able to build strong and honest relationships with residents and their families
• Someone who’s ready to use their clinical experience to lead, motivate and mentor a team – who’s able to delegate effectively and promote excellent customer service and relationships.
• A respectful and compassionate team player with the belief in giving your personal best.

Benefits

Our benefits are designed to make health happen for our people. Viva is our global wellbeing programme and includes all aspects of our health – from mental and physical, to financial, social and environmental wellbeing. We support flexible working and have a range of family friendly benefits.

Joining Bupa in this role you will receive the following benefits and more:

• My Healthcare - Free access to 24/7 support, advice, and treatment for a variety of health-related issues, including remote GP appointments, physiotherapy and mental health support
• Annual allowance which you can redeem against a menu of Bupa healthcare products, all to the approximate value of £350
• Wagestream - Have early access to up to 40% of your earned wages within minutes
• 28 days holiday
• We offer a sick pay scheme to our frontline teams, as an addition to statutory sick pay, to help provide some reassurance and financial support during longer absences.
• Long service - For every milestone at Bupa we will reward you with ecards, extra holidays and money!
• Free meal on every shift
• Interest-free annual travel loan to enable the purchase of public transport annual season tickets
• We offer a range of Bupa pension plans – find out more on our career site
• Parental leave - We have schemes for adoption, birth parents and co parents -find out more on our career site
• Menopause Plan - Specifically designed to empower women to seek advice, choose their treatment and take control of their health
• Access to discounts at a wide variety of gyms and fitness facilities across the UK

Why Bupa?

We’re a health insurer and provider. With no shareholders, our customers are our focus. Our people are all driven by the same purpose – helping people live longer, healthier, happier lives and making a better world. We make health happen by being brave, caring and responsible in everything we do.

We encourage all of our people to “Be you at Bupa”, we champion diversity, and we understand the importance of our people representing the communities and customers we serve. That’s why we especially encourage applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences.

Bupa is a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer. This means we aim to offer an interview/assessment to every disabled applicant who meets the minimum criteria for the role. We’ll make sure you are treated fairly and offer reasonable adjustments as part of our recruitment process to anyone that needs them.

and NI.

*Your starter bonus will be paid to you in the next available pay run once you have completed four weeks’ service and will be subject to deductions for tax and NI.