Nurse Unit Manager CV-Library Nurse Unit Manager

Scienceabode; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Sunderland is seeking a Nurse Unit Manager to oversee a team in delivering high-quality care at Hylton Grange care home. The role requires strong leadership, a valid NMC PIN, and experience in managing nursing teams. The ideal candidate will be dedicated to person-centered care and possess excellent clinical and communication skills. Competitive rate of £21.49/hour for a full-time position, 36-48 hours per week. This opportunity offers pathways for career development and includes various perks.

Benefits

Excellent supervision and peer support

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

Qualifications

• Thorough understanding of best practice in nursing care.
• Experience in managing nursing teams and clinical risks.
• Strong ability to oversee care plans and medication administration.

Responsibilities

• Lead nursing and care teams to meet medical and emotional needs.
• Maintain high standards of care through effective management.
• Ensure timely completion of care plans and risk assessments.
• Act as the Named Nurse for assigned residents.

Skills

Leadership

Clinical skills

Communication skills

Motivational skills

Digital skills

Education

First-level nursing registration with valid NMC PIN

Post-registration management experience

Job description

Nurse Unit Manager

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Position: Nurse Unit Manager
Care home: Hylton Grange
Location: 1 Poole Road, Sunderland, SR4 0HG
Contract type: Full time, 36-48 hours per week – Must be flexible
Rate: £21.49 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 Hylton Grange care home in Sunderland.

Hylton Grange is a 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

Hylton Grange is part of Exemplar Health Care, a leading provider of nursing care for adults living with complex and high acuity needs.

Hylton Grange supports 30 adults living with complex mental health needs and neuro‑disabilities including Huntington’s disease and Parkinson’s disease across three units.

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.

Responsibilities

• 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, recording and disposal of medication

About you

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 approach to 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. Please apply online using the link below.

For an informal chat about joining us, you can call our Nurse Talent Specialist Nicole on (phone number removed).

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.

£21.49/hour

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