Care home:Adswood Lodge
Location:Stockport, SK3 8HZ
Contract type:Full time, 42 or 48 hours per week on days
Rate:£23.59 per hour
This is an exciting opportunity to use your nursing leadership skills to make a real difference every day. Join us as our new Unit Manager at Adswood Lodgecare home in Stockport.
Adswood Lodge is a specialist care service for adults living with complex and high acuity needs.
In this role, you’ll work at a senior level, under the leadership of the Clinical Nurse Manager, to manage a team of nursing and care colleagues, drive quality and maintain high standards of care on your unit.
As a Registered Nurse with us, you’ll be empowered to really make a difference.
Our high staffing levels give you the time to provide truly person-centred nursing care, with a supportive team around you.
And our excellent training and career development pathways support you to be the best Nurse you can be.
About Exemplar Health Care
Adswood Lodge is part of Exemplar Health Care, a leading provider of nursing care for adults living with complex and high acuity needs.
We support adults living with complex mental health needs and neuro disabilities including Huntington's disease and Parkinson's disease.
We’re a brand new home, opened in April 2023, which means it’s an incredibly exciting time to join our growing team.
As well as stable and secure employment opportunities, we offer great benefits and perks, and plenty of opportunities to learn, develop and progress.
About the role
As a Unit Manager with Exemplar Health Care,you’ll be at the forefront of clinical care delivery for the people living on your designated unit.
No two days will ever be the same, but your day-to-day responsibilities will include:
leading your unit’s care and nursing teams to ensure we meet the medical, physical and emotional needs of the people we support
providing strong leadership to maintain and continuously develop high standards of care and drive continuous improvement
overseeing and managing all your unit’s clinical elements and risks
ensuring care plans and risk assessments are completed and reviewed in a timely manner and reflect care interventions appropriately
acting as the Named Nurse for residents allocated to you, with responsibility for the oversight, review and update of their care profiles
supervision and management of your unit’s ordering, handling,storage, administration, recordinganddisposal ofmedication.
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Above all, you’re someone who identifies with our values of fun, integrity, responsiveness, success and teamwork.
You’ll be a natural role model with the ability to manage your unit’s team of Registered Nurses, Nurse Associates and Health Care Assistants.
You’ll also have:
a thorough understanding of best practice in nursing care
an excellent range of clinical and communication skills that you’re able to demonstrate
an enthusiastic approachto encouraging and motivating people
the ability to work confidently on your own initiative
a good standard of digital skills .
To apply for this role, you must have a first-level nursing registration with a valid Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) PIN.
As this is a management role, you should also have post-registration and management or supervisory experience and/or training or qualifications. This is a great opportunity for a Registered Nurse who wants to progress into management.
What we offer
We offer great rewards and perks including:
excellent supervision, peer support, learning opportunities and career prospects
retail and lifestyle reward discounts
free DBS check
electric car salary sacrifice scheme
paid NMC membership
paid access to the RCNi Learning platform
24/7 counselling and support
Blue Light Card eligibility.
How to apply
Sound good? We’d love to hear from you. Click the button to ‘APPLY NOW’.
For an informal chat about joining us, you can call our Nurse Talent Specialist Lisandra Ferreira on 07951 794 598 or alternatively email: LFerreira@exemplarhc.com
Please note, this role is not eligible for sponsorship. Candidates without an existing visa or right to work in the UK are unlikely to be suitable for the post.
About Exemplar Health Care
Exemplar Health Care operates over 50 care homes across the UK and is the nation’s leading provider of complex care.
Our commitment to quality is reflected in our homes, where the percentage of 'Good' and 'Outstanding' CQC ratings far exceeds the national average.
Unlike other providers, our staffing levels are based on individual need.This means you’ll have more time to provide truly person-centered care, making a real difference in the lives of those you support.
What's happening at Exemplar Health Care
What better way to spend a sunny day than with friends around the beautiful Botanical Gardens?
The sun was shining, the flowers are in full bloom, and everyone had a relaxing stroll taking in the colours, smells and sounds of nature.
What a perfect summer's day!
Rae celebrated her 60th in style with her very own Flamingo Fest ????
From the decorations to the playlist, everything was tailored to Rae and what she loves most
And while we couldn’t get a real flamingo to the party, we did the next best thing - we adopted one in her name as a special birthday gift
.... because everyone deserves to feel special on their special day
Meadowcroft - Exemplar Health Care
One of our lovely residents from Maypole Grove - Exemplar Health Care, Lynne, had the thrill of visiting St Andrew's stadium to watch Birmingham City FC in action
The sun was shining but even better, they beat Nottingham Forest in their pre-season friendly
The atmosphere was electric and spirits were sky-high as we gear up for the new season. Here's to making more unforgettable memories like this
On this International Friendship Day, let’s celebrate the amazing friendship between our two Christophers
From meeting in a previous care home setting, to reuniting at Blackmoor - Exemplar Health Care years later.
With a cuppa in their hand, they share laughter and memories every day
A beautiful moment for Nev and Kay
After nearly three years, Nev enjoyed his first proper trip out - a pub date with his lovely wife, Kay
With a little extra help from our team, they shared a special moment together… and a well-earned drink too!
This is what our care's all about - helping people stay close to those they love, and keep enjoying the moments that matter most
Greenside Court - Exemplar Health Care
years. That’s how long it had been since Sheila last went to the cinema
A few weeks ago, the Adswood Lodge team had the pleasure of supporting her to go again - this time to see Lilo & Stitch
It’s never too late for a first time (again) ... especially when it involves a Disney film and a tub of popcorn
Adswood Lodge - Exemplar Health Care
Splashes of fun at Willowbeck! ️
Last week, the sun came out - and so did the water pistols
Everyone had a blast soaking up the sunshine ... and each other
If you’re looking for a role where you can make a real difference, and occasionally get soaked in the name of fun…
Come work with us https://bit.ly/EHCcareers
What a weekend for Dave, Julie, and Ricky!
They had the most amazing time away in Blackpool, from late nights enjoying some entertainment to soaking up the sun on the beach ️
It’s been years since all three enjoyed a trip to the seaside, and moments like these are what it’s all about!
Back home now but already counting down to next time ️
The people we support have unique needs and stories, but one thing stays the same across all our homes - we empower individuals to achieve personal goals in a safe and supportive environment.
Every new colleague attends an induction to learn about our company and complete mandatory and role-specific training, equipping you with the skills and knowledge to deliver exceptional care.
Whether your goals are in care, nursing, management, quality or support, we provide the confidence, skills and knowledge to help you excel in your role and advance your career, if you wish.
Happy, healthy colleagues mean better care for those we support. We offer a range of initiatives to ensure our colleagues thrive in safe and supportive environments.
From paid RCNi Learning access and NMC PIN payments for nurses to lifestyle and retail discounts for everyone, our rewards ensure your career is as fulfilling as it is rewarding.
From care homes to central support services, everyone plays a vital role. Hear from colleagues across various roles about what it’s like to work with us.
Adswood Lodge is a short drive from junction 1 of the M60 and other major roads including Wellington Road S and Buxton Road.
There's limited parking at the front of the building. The main car park is accessed via Lorne Grove.
To get to the car park from the home, head west on Adswood Lane West towards Warren Road.
Turn right onto Shaw Road and then right onto Lorne Grove.
The car park is at the end of the street.
Public transport to Adswood Lodge
The home is a short walk from several bus stops.
Shaw Road South bus stop (stop ID: MANJATJT), which is accessed by bus 313.
Range Road bus stop (stop ID: MANJATJP), which is accessed by bus 374.
Bramhall Lane (Stop B) bus stop (stop ID: MANJMATG), which is accessed by buses 192, 199 skyline and 385.
There are two train stations in the local area.
Stockport - 0.8miles away (18 minute walk).
Davenport - 0.6 miles away (14 minute walk).
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