Unit Manager
Reports to: Deputy Manager / Home Manager
Location: Service premises (flexibility to work at other locations if required)
Hours: 45 per week - Days Dementia unit
About the Role
We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Unit Manager to join our leadership team. This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate registered nurse to lead a unit, inspire a team, and ensure the delivery of outstanding, person-centred care.
You will play a key leadership role in supporting the Deputy Manager and Registered Manager, overseeing the day-to-day delivery of high-quality care while ensuring service users remain at the heart of everything we do.
This role is ideal for a confident nurse leader who thrives in a dynamic environment and is committed to excellence, safety, and continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities
Leadership & Management
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Lead, support and supervise the care and nursing team
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Act as shift leader and oversee the effective running of the unit
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Develop and manage staff rotas, ensuring appropriate skill mix and staffing levels
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Provide formal supervision and appraisals to staff
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Promote a positive, proactive and supportive team culture
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Deputise for senior management when required
Clinical & Care Delivery
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Oversee and support the nursing and medical needs of service users
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Ensure care plans and records are accurate, compliant and up to date
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Monitor standards of care and implement quality improvements
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Undertake incident reviews and root cause analysis where required
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Liaise with external healthcare professionals to achieve the best outcomes
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Promote safeguarding and protect the welfare of service users
About You
We are looking for someone who is:
Essential
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Registered Nurse with active registration (e.g. Nursing and Midwifery Council)
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Experienced in a similar care or nursing environment
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Confident in supervising and leading staff teams
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Skilled in rota planning and workforce coordination
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Strong in written documentation and record keeping
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Effective communicator with excellent interpersonal skills
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Able to adapt quickly and make sound clinical decisions
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Knowledgeable in safeguarding and regulatory compliance
Desirable
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Previous experience in a supervisory or Unit Manager role
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Management or leadership qualification (e.g. Step into Leadership)
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Experience conducting root cause analysis
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Experience mentoring, coaching and developing staff
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Experience preparing for inspections and implementing improvement plans
If you are a motivated nurse leader who is passionate about delivering high-quality care and developing others, we would love to hear from you.
Apply today and help us continue to provide exceptional care