Nurse Unit Manager — Clinical Leadership in Care

Holmes Care Group LTD; Scotland; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bank holiday enhancements

NMC registration fees paid

Company pension scheme

PVG/DBS paid (permanent positions)

Refer a Friend £500

Job summary

Holmes Care Group LTD is seeking an experienced Unit Manager to lead a care unit in Scotland. You will provide clinical leadership, oversee nursing and care teams and ensure person-centred care planning meets residents’ needs while maintaining high standards of clinical governance.

The role requires NMC registration, 3+ years post-registration experience, and strong leadership with excellent assessment and people-management skills.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with current NMC registration.
• Minimum 3 years post-registration nursing experience.
• Experience supervising or leading nursing and care teams.
• Strong clinical assessment and decision-making skills.
• Excellent leadership and people management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership and day-to-day management of the unit.
• Lead, motivate and support nursing and care teams to deliver exceptional care.
• Ensure residents' physical, emotional and social needs are met through person-centred care planning.
• Monitor and improve clinical outcomes, quality indicators and resident experience.
• Oversee medication management and clinical governance processes.
• Conduct clinical audits and implement action plans where improvements are identified.
• Support recruitment, induction, supervision and development of nursing and care staff.
• Work collaboratively with families, GPs, allied health professionals and external agencies.
• Ensure compliance with Care Inspectorate standards, legislation and company policies.
• Support occupancy growth through the delivery of high-quality care and positive stakeholder relationships.

Skills

Leadership

Clinical assessment

People management

Team supervision

Care planning

Education

NMC registered nurse

Job description

Holmes Care Group LTD is seeking an experienced Unit Manager to lead a care unit in Scotland. You will provide clinical leadership, oversee nursing and care teams and ensure person-centred care planning meets residents’ needs while maintaining high standards of clinical governance.

The role requires NMC registration, 3+ years post-registration experience, and strong leadership with excellent assessment and people-management skills.