Senior Nurse Unit Manager – Learning Disability Care

Exemplar Ltd; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent supervision

Peer support

Learning opportunities

Career prospects

Retail and lifestyle discounts

Free DBS check

Electric car salary sacrifice

Paid NMC membership

RCNi Learning platform access

24/7 counselling and support

Blue Light Card eligibility

Job summary

Exemplar Health Care is seeking a Unit Manager for Quarryfields Learning Disability Service in Balby, Doncaster. You will lead a multidisciplinary team of nurses and care staff, and report to the Clinical Nurse Manager to drive quality and person-centred care.

As a Registered Nurse with an NMC PIN, you will oversee clinical elements, manage risks, and ensure accurate care plans and medication oversight. This is a senior role with strong development pathways and values-driven teamwork.

Qualifications

• First-level nursing registration with a valid NMC PIN.
• Post-registration management or supervisory experience.
• Experience in learning disability care settings preferred.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the unit's care and nursing teams to meet medical, physical and emotional needs of residents.
• Provide strong leadership to maintain high standards of care and drive continuous improvement.
• Oversee and manage all clinical elements and risks for the unit.
• Ensure care plans and risk assessments are completed and reviewed in a timely manner.
• Act as Named Nurse for residents, updating care profiles and oversight.
• Supervise the unit's medication ordering, handling, storage, administration, recording and disposal.

Skills

Leadership

Nursing

Management experience

Communication

Education

NMC PIN

Job description

Exemplar Health Care is seeking a Unit Manager for Quarryfields Learning Disability Service in Balby, Doncaster. You will lead a multidisciplinary team of nurses and care staff, and report to the Clinical Nurse Manager to drive quality and person-centred care.

As a Registered Nurse with an NMC PIN, you will oversee clinical elements, manage risks, and ensure accurate care plans and medication oversight. This is a senior role with strong development pathways and values-driven teamwork.