Nurse Unit Manager

Exemplar Health Care; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 41,985 - 51,315; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent supervision

Peer support

Career prospects

Retail and lifestyle discounts

Free DBS check

Electric car salary sacrifice

Paid NMC membership

RCNi Learning access

24/7 counselling

Blue Light Card eligibility

Job summary

Exemplar Health Care is seeking a Unit Manager (RGN, RMN, RNLD) at Tyne Grange in Newcastle upon Tyne. You will lead a nursing and care team on your unit, ensuring medical and emotional needs are met with person-centred care.

The role sits under the Clinical Nurse Manager and offers extensive training and development. You’ll have a first-level nursing registration (NMC PIN) and post-registration management experience.

Qualifications

• First-level nursing registration with a valid NMC PIN.
• Post-registration management or supervisory experience or training.
• Experience leading nursing and care teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead the unit's nursing and care teams to meet medical, physical and emotional needs.
• Maintain high standards of care and drive continuous improvement.
• Oversee clinical elements and manage unit risks.

Skills

Nurse leadership

Team management

Clinical governance

Communication skills

Education

NMC PIN

Job description

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Nurse Unit Manager

Tyne Grange, Newcastle upon Tyne

Position: Unit Manager (RGN, RMN, RNLD)

Care home: Tyne Grange

Location: Newcastle upon Tyne, NE4 8RR

Contract type: 42 hours per week

Rate: £21.36 per hour

Care home CQC rating: Outstanding

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 Tyne Grange care home in Newcastle upon Tyne.

Tyne Grange is a care service for adults living with complex and high acuity needs.

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

Tyne Grange is part of Exemplar Health Care, a leading provider of nursing care for adults living with complex and high acuity needs.

We support adults living with acquired brain injuries, complex mental health needs and neuro-disabilities, including those who display behaviours of concern.

As well as stable and secure employment opportunities, we offer great benefits and perks, and plenty of opportunities to learn, develop and progress.

About The Role

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
• supervision and management of your unit’s ordering, handling, storage, administration, recording and disposal of medication.

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https://brochures.exemplarhc.com/view/1029955197/

About You

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.

What We Offer

We offer great rewards and perks including:

• 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.

Please note, applicants must be authorised to work in the UK. We’re unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.