Unit Manager - Nursing

Priory; Armagh; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Contributory pension

Gym membership discounts

IT devices (laptops/tablets)

Healthcare cash plan

IPD sponsorship

Leadership development

Long service award

Refer a friend bonuses

Job summary

Priory is seeking a Unit Manager to join the nursing team at Apple Mews in Armagh, Northern Ireland. This full-time role (38.5 hours per week) offers a salary of £22.71 per hour and a supportive path into leadership within a multidisciplinary environment.

You will be part of the Senior Nursing Team, assisting the Service Manager, and ensuring high-quality, patient-centred care across the unit. Priory provides extensive development opportunities and a supportive culture.

Qualifications

• Current NMC registration (RGN/RMN or RNLD)
• Experience of clinical supervision and leadership
• Evidence of ongoing development and education
• Change management skills

Responsibilities

• Assist with the clinical management of the unit, maintaining high standards of nursing practice and promoting patient- and family-centred care
• Support the Service Manager in personal development reviews, risk assessments and management, audits and data collection for nursing indicators
• Ensure communication with nurses and healthcare assistants is accurate, patient centred and safety huddles are carried out daily
• Manage challenging situations professionally to keep patient needs as the priority

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Empathy

Change management

Education

NMC Registration

Job description

Department: Senior Management and Leadership

Location: Apple Mews

Compensation: £22.71 / hour

Description

Apple Mews
£22.71 per hour
Full Time – 38.5 hours

Apple Mews has an opportunity for a Unit Manager to join our nursing team.

Apple Mews is located in the city of Armagh, in Northern Ireland. Our home offers residential and nursing support for 30 adults with a range of needs. This includes people with a learning disability, individuals with physical health needs, and autistic people.

What you'll be doing

As Unit Manager, you will be part of the Senior Nursing Team, assisting the Service Manager and working collaboratively with the Multidisciplinary team to ensure a high-quality patient focused service is provided. You will act as a role model for the wider nursing team and exemplify best practice all times.

• Assist with the clinical management of the unit, maintaining high standards of nursing practice and promoting the philosophy of patient and family centred care
• Support the Service Manager in undertaking personal development reviews, risk assessments and management, managing clinical incidents, department audits, data collection for nursing indicators
• Ensure communication with nurses and healthcare assistants is accurate and is patient centred and safety huddles are carried out on a daily basis.
• Manage challenging and difficult situations with a professional and emotionally appropriate response, ensuring the needs of the patient remain paramount.

You can find additional information in the attached job description.

What you'll bring to the role

Our work is rewarding but can be challenging, so resilience is key. No two days are the same! Your natural empathy will help you support others through both the highs and lows.

Essential criteria

• Current NMC RGN/RMN or RNLD Registration
• Experience of Clinical Supervision and leadership
• Evidence of ongoing development and education
• Change management skills

Experience

• Working with multi-disciplinary teams and other professionals.
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to work under pressure and problem-solving skills
• Assessment of new patients who have been referred to the service.
• Evidence of leadership, supervisory and management skills

What we will give you in return

We want you to succeed at Priory and thrive in your role. You will be well supported with regular career conversations. We also offer full training and numerous pathways into leadership and qualified clinical positions to help you shape your career with us.

• Contributory pension scheme
• Flexible benefits including reduced rates and access to new schemes including gym membership, IT technology (laptops / tablets / smartphones) and Healthcare Cash Plan (Simply Health Scheme)
• Access to development opportunities
• Sponsorship of professional qualifications through our Individual Professional Development (IPD) panel
• Leadership & management development
• Long service award
• Refer a friend bonuses

Shortlisting may begin upon receipt of applications, and the Recruiting Manager may close the vacancy early if enough suitable candidates are identified.

Priory has a Policy on the Recruitment of Ex-Offenders and is committed to adhering to the Access NI Code of Practice. Copies of both documents are available upon request.