Nurse Unit Manager
Woolston House, Woolston, Warrington

About this job

Care home

Woolston House

Long Barn Lane

Long Barn Lane

Warrington

WA1 4QB

Region

North West

Salary

£22.00 per hour

Type

Permanent - Full Time

Nurse Unit Manager
Woolston House, Woolston, Warrington

Nurse Unit Manager 

Care Home: Woolston House 

Location: Warrington, WA1 4QB

Contract type: Full time and part time hours available 

Shifts Available: Must be flexible 

Rate: £22.00 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 Woolston House care home in Warrington.

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

Woolston House is part of Exemplar Health Care, one of the country’s leading nursing care providers.

The new care home, located on Long Barn Lane, supports adults living with acquired brain injuries, complex mental health needs, dementia and physical disabilities. It has 40 large bedrooms across three units, as well as communal living space, an activities hub, sensory bathroom and large accessible garden.

This is an incredibly exciting time to join a new team, and shape the home in its first year, giving you a real opportunity to make your mark. 

 

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

  • the supervision and management of your unit’s ordering, handling, storage, administration, recording and disposal of medication .

Download our job description to read more:

https://brochures.exemplarhc.com/view/1029955197/

 

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. Click the button to ‘APPLY NOW’.

For an informal chat about joining us, you can call our Nurse Talent Specialist Callum on 07538589181 or email chughes@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.

About our care

What's happening at Exemplar Health Care

Our care

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.

Induction

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.

Career development

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.

Colleague wellbeing

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.

Rewards and benefits

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.

Colleague stories

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.

Getting to Woolston House

Long Barn Lane

Woolston

Warrington

WA1 4QB

01925 346600
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