About this role
Job summary ABOUT THE ROLE As a Unit Nurse Manager (General) at a Barchester care home, you'll use your compassion and initiative to make sure our residents get the quality care they deserve. We'll look to you to plan, manage and monitor the delivery of nursing that meets all of our residents' needs. This means you'll implement person-centred care plans that make a real difference to our residents' day-to-day lives. As part of your wide range of responsibilities, you can expect to plan rotas, recruit, train and mentor staff and build relationships with local regulators and social services. In the role of Unit Nurse Manager (General), you'll have the freedom and autonomy to take your unit from strength to strength, with plenty of opportunities for professional development along the way. ABOUT YOU To join us as a Unit Nurse Manager (General), you'll need to be a Registered Nurse (RGN) with a current NMC registration. Experience in producing well-developed care plans and detailed risk assessments is important, as is an up-to-date knowledge of recent clinical practices and regulatory frameworks, including DoLs/MCA and Royal Pharmaceutical guidelines. You'll be a natural leader who has acted as a clinical mentor, including supporting newly qualified nurs
Main duties of the job As a Unit Nurse Manager (General) at a Barchester care home, you'll use your compassion and initiative to ensure residents receive the quality care they deserve. Your duties will include planning, managing, and monitoring the delivery of nursing care that meets all residents' needs. This involves implementing person-centred care plans that significantly enhance residents' day-to-day lives. You'll be responsible for planning rotas, recruiting, training, and mentoring staff, as well as building relationships with local regulators and social services. The role provides you with the freedom and autonomy to strengthen your unit, along with numerous opportunities for professional development.
About us Barchester Healthcare is a renowned care provider committed to delivering high-quality care across its network of care homes. The organisation is dedicated to providing personalised care services designed to meet the individual needs of its residents. By focusing on compassion, professionalism, and excellence, Barchester Healthcare ensures that all residents receive the best possible care in a supportive and nurturing environment. Employees are provided with opportunities for professional and personal growth, making it an empowering organisation to work for. It offers a competitive salary, a sector-leading benefits package, and extensive training and development programs.
Job description Job responsibilities
ABOUT THE ROLEAs a Unit Nurse Manager (General) at a Barchester care home, you'll use your compassion and initiative to make sure our residents get the quality care they deserve. We'll look to you to plan, manage and monitor the delivery of nursing that meets all of our residents' needs. This means you'll implement person-centred care plans that make a real difference to our residents' day-to-day lives. As part of your wide range of responsibilities, you can expect to plan rotas, recruit, train and mentor staff and build relationships with local regulators and social services. In the role of Unit Nurse Manager (General), you'll have the freedom and autonomy to take your unit from strength to strength, with plenty of opportunities for professional development along the way.
ABOUT YOU To join us as a Unit Nurse Manager (General), you'll need to be a Registered Nurse (RGN) with a current NMC registration. Experience in producing well-developed care plans and detailed risk assessments is important, as is an up-to-date knowledge of recent clinical practices and regulatory frameworks, including DoLs/MCA and Royal Pharmaceutical guidelines. You'll be a natural leader who has acted as a clinical mentor, including supporting newly qualified nurses through their preceptorship. Dedicated, ambitious and resilient, you'll have a strong track record of delivering improvements to achieve quality care.
REWARDS PACKAGEIn return for your dedication, you'll receive a competitive salary plus our sector-leading benefits and rewards package including: NMC registration paid every year Free training and development for all roles Access to wellbeing and support tools A range of retail discounts and savings Nurse Mentor' and Refer a Friend' bonus schemes Offer to pay Health & Care Worker Visa immigration fees (for eligible nurses)And so much more!
If you'd like to use your clinical and people skills in an organisation that provides the quality care you'd expect for your loved ones, this is a rewarding and empowering place to be.
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Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Registered Nurse (RGN) with current NMC registration, experience in care plan production and risk assessments, knowledge of clinical practices and regulatory frameworks.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name Barchester Healthcare
Address Barchester Healthcare
Chalfont St. Peter
SL9 0QQ
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.barchester.com/ (Opens in a new tab)