Nurse Unit Manager

Exemplar Ltd; Ellesmere Port; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Ellesmere Port seeks a Unit Manager to oversee clinical care delivery in a nursing environment. The ideal candidate will lead nursing teams, manage clinical risks, and ensure high standards of care. They must possess first-level nursing registration and management experience. The role offers opportunities for professional growth, continuous training, and a supportive team. Enjoy benefits such as a free DBS check and various discounts.

Benefits

Excellent supervision and peer support

Retail and lifestyle reward discounts

Free DBS check

Electric car salary sacrifice scheme

Paid NMC membership

Paid access to RCNi Learning platform

24/7 counselling and support

Blue Light Card eligibility

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with leadership skills and ability to manage nursing teams.
• Experience in clinical care delivery.

Responsibilities

• Lead the care and nursing teams in delivering high standards.
• Manage clinical elements and risks in the unit.
• Oversee care plans and risk assessments.

Skills

Leadership skills

Clinical skills

Communication skills

Digital skills

Education

First-level nursing registration with valid NMC PIN

Post-registration and management training

Job description

As a Unit Manager with Exemplar Health Care, you'll be at the forefront of clinical care delivery for the people living on your designated unit. No two days will ever be the same, but your day-to-day responsibilities will include:

• leading your unit's care and nursing teams to ensure we meet the medical, physical and emotional needs of the people we support
• providing strong leadership to maintain and continuously develop high standards of care and drive continuous improvement
• overseeing and managing all your unit's clinical elements and risks
• ensuring care plans and risk assessments are completed and reviewed in a timely manner and reflect care interventions appropriately
• acting as the Named Nurse for residents allocated to you, with responsibility for the oversight, review and update of their care profiles
• the supervision and management of your unit's ordering, handling, storage, administration, recording and disposal of medication

Above all, you're someone who identifies with our values of fun, integrity, responsiveness, success and teamwork.

You’ll be a natural role model with the ability to manage your unit's team of Registered Nurses, Nurse Associates and Health Care Assistants.

You’ll also have:

• a thorough understanding of best practice in nursing care
• an excellent range of clinical and communication skills that you're able to demonstrate
• an enthusiastic approach to encouraging and motivating people
• the ability to work confidently on your own initiative
• a good standard of digital skills

To apply for this role, you must have a first-level nursing registration with a valid Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) PIN. As this is a management role, you should also have post-registration and management or supervisory experience and/or training or qualifications. This is a great opportunity for a Registered Nurse who wants to progress into management.

This is an exciting opportunity to use your nursing leadership skills to make a real difference every day. Join us as our new Unit Manager at Cheshire Springs care home in Ellesmere Port. In this role, you'll work at a senior level, under the leadership of the Clinical Nurse Manager, to manage a team of nursing and care colleagues, drive quality and maintain high standards of care on your unit. As a Registered Nurse with us, you'll be empowered to really make a difference. Our high staffing levels give you the time to provide truly person-centred nursing care, with a supportive team around you. And our excellent training and career development pathways support you to be the best Nurse you can be.

About Exemplar Health Care Cheshire Springs is part of Exemplar Health Care, one of the country's leading nursing care providers. We support adults living with complex needs arising from mental health conditions, neuro-disabilities and physical disabilities. As well as stable and secure employment opportunities, we offer great benefits and perks, and plenty of opportunities to learn, develop and progress.

Benefits

• excellent supervision, peer support, learning opportunities and career prospects
• retail and lifestyle reward discounts
• free DBS check
• electric car salary sacrifice scheme
• paid NMC membership
• paid access to the RCNi Learning platform
• 24/7 counselling and support
• Blue Light Card eligibility