Nurse Unit Manager

Exemplar Health Care; Oldham; On-site; GBP 1,000; Full time

Job summary

Exemplar Health Care is seeking a Unit Manager for their new care home in Oldham. In this role, you will lead nursing teams, ensure high-quality care, and contribute to the development of a supportive environment for residents with complex needs. You'll enjoy a range of benefits and opportunities for professional growth. The position requires first-level nursing registration and management experience.

Benefits

Retail and lifestyle reward discounts

Free DBS check

Paid NMC membership

Access to the RCNi Learning platform

24/7 counselling and support

Blue Light Card eligibility

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with NMC PIN required.
• Management or supervisory experience needed.
• Ability to drive quality care and team motivation.

Responsibilities

• Lead nursing teams and ensure high standards of care.
• Oversee clinical elements and risks on the unit.
• Act as Named Nurse for residents and manage medication.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Clinical knowledge

Motivation

Education

First-level nursing registration

Management training

Job description

Care home:Walton Grove
Location:1 Guido Street, Failsworth, Oldham, M35 0AL
Contract type: Full time (must be flexible, day and night12 hour shifts)
Rate:£23.59 per hour

This is an exciting opportunity to use your nursing leadership skills to make a real difference every day, in a brand new home!

Join us as our new Unit Manager at Walton Grovecare home in Oldham.

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

Walton Grove is part of Exemplar Health Care, one of the country’s leading nursing care providers.

When open, Walton Grove will support adults living with acquired brain injuries, complex mental health needs, dementia 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.

Walton Grove will offer a caring environment where people receive the support they need, close to their loved ones.

The home will feature 40 en-suite bedrooms and two apartments, across four units.

With this small group living, we’re able to provide a homely and supportive environment that’s more responsive to individual needs.

This is an incredibly exciting time to join us and be a part of the development of a brand new service.

You will be part of the journey from the very beginning, giving you a real opportunity to make your mark.

Our fully paid, 3 week bespoke induction will start August 2025!

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 assessmentsare 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, recordinganddisposalofmedication .

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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. We’re looking experienced Nurses from all backgrounds, Adult, Mental Health and Learning Disability Nurses / RGN, RMN, RNLD.

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.

How to apply

Sound good? We’d love to hear from you. Click the button to ‘APPLY NOW’.

For an informal chat about joining us, you can call Grace, our Nurse Talent Specialist, on 07375 926 210 or [e-mail] .

Please note, this role is not eligible for sponsorship. Candidates without an existing visa or right to work in the UK are unlikely to be suitable for the post.

About Exemplar Health Care

Exemplar Health Care operates over 50 care homes across the UK and is the nation’s leading provider of complex care.

Our commitment to quality is reflected in our homes, where the percentage of 'Good' and 'Outstanding' CQC ratings far exceeds the national average.

Unlike other providers, our staffing levels are based on individual need.This means you’ll have more time to provide truly person-centered care, making a real difference in the lives of those you support.

What's happening at Exemplar Health Care

The people we support have unique needs and stories, but one thing stays the same across all our homes - we empower individuals to achieve personal goals in a safe and supportive environment.

Every new colleague attends an induction to learn about our company and complete mandatory and role-specific training, equipping you with the skills and knowledge to deliver exceptional care.

Whether your goals are in care, nursing, management, quality or support, we provide the confidence, skills and knowledge to help you excel in your role and advance your career, if you wish.

Happy, healthy colleagues mean better care for those we support. We offer a range of initiatives to ensure our colleagues thrive in safe and supportive environments.

From paid RCNi Learning access and NMC PIN payments for nurses to lifestyle and retail discounts for everyone, our rewards ensure your career is as fulfilling as it is rewarding.

From care homes to central support services, everyone plays a vital role. Hear from colleagues across various roles about what it’s like to work with us.