Clinical Unit Manager

Highwood Care Home is a brand new, purpose-built facility nestled in the picturesque and historic port town of Bideford. Our luxury care home offers a warm and welcoming environment for up to 67 residents, providing Residential, Dementia, Nursing, and Respite care. With state-of-the-art facilities and beautifully designed spaces, we pride ourselves on creating a safe, comfortable, and enriching environment where residents can feel truly at home. Surrounded by stunning views and a vibrant local community, Highwood Care Home is committed to delivering the highest standard of care, tailored to meet the unique needs of every individual. Join us at Highwood, where comfort, care, and compassion come together.

We're seeking a Clinical Unit Manager who is passionate about leadership, committed to providing exceptional care, and ready to make a significant impact. If you're a 'go-getter' with the skills and ambition to lead, we want to hear from you. The successful candidate will work 3 shifts on the floor and 8 hours supernumery per week. You will be available for alternate weekends and be part of the on-call rota.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the Clinical Team: Ensure residents' medical, physical, and emotional needs are met by leading the clinical team with expertise and compassion.
• Ensure Compliance: Always adhere to our clinical governance framework to maintain the highest standards of care.
• Mentor and Motivate: Inspire and guide your colleagues, champion residents' safety and dignity, and drive continuous improvement in care delivery.
• Outstanding Leadership: Provide exceptional leadership for all colleagues, fostering a supportive and effective working environment.
• Resident Support: As a named Nurse, support residents with a range of complex needs and dependency levels, ensuring personalized and attentive care.
• Strive for Clinical Excellence: Continuously work towards ensuring clinical excellence within the home, setting the standard for high-quality care.

What We're Looking For

• Nurse Qualified: You are a registered nurse with a valid PIN, ready to bring your expertise to our team.
• Strong Clinical Skills: Your clinical knowledge is solid, and you're confident in applying it to deliver high-quality care.
• Experience with the Elderly: While not essential, experience working with the elderly is an asset.
• Leadership Experience: You've led and managed teams before, and you're skilled at bringing out the best in your colleagues.
• Training and Support: You're ready to support and guide staff, helping them develop and thrive in their roles.
• Leadership Potential: You're confident enough to step in for the Home Manager when needed, ensuring smooth operations.

Our care home is part of Care Concern Group; a market leading, family-owned care group operating over 100 homes across the UK. We are passionate about creating fantastic care homes for our residents to live in and a supportive and fun environment for our team to work in.

We are driven by the five core values that define the Care Concern Group:

Trust | Respect | Passion | Kindness | Inclusivity

These values define who we are and underpin everything we do, from the smallest interaction to the most complex care. If you live by these principles, this is a place where you can belong and truly make a difference.

If you're ready to take the next step in your career and join a team that values your drive and leadership, we'd love to welcome you. Apply today and start your journey to the top with us

Contract Details

• £23.00 per hour
• Pension
• Onsite Parking
• Paid DBS
• Uniform Provided
• 5.6 Weeks Annual Leave (Based on a full-time contract)