Unit Nurse Manager (RGN) - Care Home

Job summary

ABOUT THE ROLE As a Unit Nurse Manager (General) at Derham House care home in Upminster, 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 PACKAGE In 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 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.

Main duties of the job

The Unit Nurse Manager (General) position at Barchester Healthcares Derham House care home in Upminster is a role distinctively designed for a compassionate and initiative-driven Registered Nurse (RGN). The role involves planning, managing, and monitoring nursing services, ensuring that the care delivered meet residents needs effectively. Key responsibilities include implementing person-centred care plans, planning rotas, recruiting, training, mentoring staff, and liaising with local regulators and social services. As a vital part of the care home team, the individual in this role will enjoy autonomy and freedom to strengthen the unit further, with valuable opportunities for professional development. To be eligible, candidates need to be Registered Nurses with current NMC registration and a thorough understanding of recent clinical practices and regulatory frameworks such as DoLs/MCA and Royal Pharmaceutical guidelines. Being a natural leader, candidates should have experience as clinical mentors, supporting newly qualified nurses through preceptorships. The role requires dedication, ambition, resilience, and a proven record of delivering quality care improvements. In addition to a competitive salary, Barchester Healthcare provides various rewards, such as paid NMC registration, free training, access to wellbeing and support tools, retail discounts, and bonus schemes for Nurse Mentors and referrals.

About us

Barchester Healthcare is a prominent provider in the healthcare sector, known for its extensive range of innovative medical services and care solutions. By specializing in health and social care, Barchester Healthcare facilitates an array of care settings, from nursing homes to domiciliary care. With a solid reputation for delivering exceptional quality and service, the organization is driven by a person-centered approach that seeks to uphold the dignity and preferences of every resident and service user. At its core, Barchester Healthcare values integrity, compassion, respect, and dedication. The organization is committed to the development of its staff by promoting continued professional growth and offering numerous training opportunities. It creates structured and supportive environments that empower its employees to enhance their skills and further their careers. This mission-driven company also believes in fostering close collaboration with regulators and healthcare partners, ensuring compliance with the highest standards of care and safety. Through this strategic approach, Barchester Healthcare continues to advance the delivery of first-rate care services across the United Kingdom.