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 Pharmaceu

Main duties of the job

As a Unit Nurse Manager at Derham House Care Home in Upminster, you'll be responsible for planning, managing, and monitoring the delivery of nursing care that meets the needs of the residents. Your role will involve creating person-centred care plans and facilitating professional development programs. Besides clinical duties, you will also be expected to manage staff by planning rotas, recruiting, training, and mentoring. You must build relationships with local regulators and social services, work autonomously, and lead the unit effectively. The role requires you to have a Registered Nurse qualification with a current NMC registration, be experienced in developing care plans, and have knowledge of current clinical practices and regulatory frameworks.

About us

Barchester Healthcare is a prominent organisation in the healthcare sector, focusing on providing high-quality care to residents in care homes and hospitals. Known for its commitment to healthcare excellence, Barchester Healthcare manages various facilities across regions, ensuring that all individuals receive the care they require in a supportive and compassionate environment. Barchester Healthcare prioritizes patient-centered approaches, putting the wellbeing and needs of residents at the forefront. Employees enjoy various benefits, including training and development opportunities, to encourage career growth and enhance their skills.

Job responsibilities

ABOUT THE ROLEAs 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 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 schemesAnd 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 a current NMC registration; experience in producing well-developed care plans and detailed risk assessments; up-to-date knowledge of recent clinical practices and regulatory frameworks, including DoLs/MCA and Royal Pharmaceutical guidelines; leadership and mentoring skills.