Unit Nurse Manager (RGN) - Care Home

Barchester Healthcare; Bath; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider in Bath, UK, seeks a Unit Nurse Manager to oversee nursing staff and ensure quality patient care. The successful candidate will have autonomy to develop their unit and will receive support for professional growth. Responsibilities include planning, staff recruitment, mentoring, and implementing patient care plans. The role offers a competitive salary and various benefits including paid NMC registration and training opportunities.

Benefits

NMC registration paid annually

Free training and development

Access to support tools

Retail discounts

Nurse Mentor bonus scheme

Visa support for eligible nurses

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with current NMC registration.
• Experience in developing care plans and risk assessments.
• Knowledge of clinical practices and regulatory frameworks.
• Leadership experience mentoring newly qualified nurses.

Responsibilities

• Plan rotas and manage nursing staff.
• Recruit, mentor staff and build relationships with regulators.
• Implement care plans and risk assessments.
• Maintain knowledge of clinical practices and regulations.

Skills

Compassion

Leadership

Care plan development

Clinical knowledge

Education

Registered Nurse (RGN) with NMC registration

Job description

Overview

As a Unit Nurse Manager (General) at a Barchester care home, you'll use your compassion and initiative to ensure residents receive quality care. You'll plan, manage and monitor the delivery of nursing that meets residents' needs and implement person-centred care plans that make a real difference to their day-to-day lives. You’ll have autonomy to develop your unit with opportunities for professional development.

Responsibilities

In the role, you'll plan rotas, recruit, train and mentor staff, and build relationships with local regulators and social services. You’ll implement well-developed care plans and detailed risk assessments, maintain up-to-date knowledge of clinical practices and regulatory frameworks (including DoLs/MCA and Royal Pharmaceutical guidelines).

About us

Barchester Healthcare is a leading provider of care homes and retirement communities across the UK. They are committed to delivering high-quality care and support to residents and offer a range of rewarding career opportunities for healthcare professionals.

Rewards

In return for your dedication, you’ll receive a competitive salary plus benefits and rewards package including: NMC registration paid every year; free training and development for all roles; access to wellbeing and support tools; retail discounts and savings; Nurse Mentor and Refer a Friend bonus schemes; visa support for eligible nurses.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (RGN) with a current NMC registration.
• Experience in producing well-developed care plans and detailed risk assessments.
• Up-to-date knowledge of recent clinical practices and regulatory frameworks, including DoLs/MCA and Royal Pharmaceutical guidelines.
• Proven leadership experience, including mentoring newly qualified nurses through their preceptorship.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a DBS disclosure check for any previous criminal convictions.