Unit Manager RGN

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We are currently seeking a Unit Manager (Band 7) to join our High Dependency Fernwood Unit, at our wonderful Specialist Brain Injury Neurological Care and Rehabilitation Service in Nottingham, located in the town of Hucknall, 7 miles from Nottingham City Centre and just 2 miles from the M1 Motorway. Our specialist centre provides long-term person-centred care and support for adults with either a brain injury or complex neurological condition.

Located in Hucknall on the outskirts of Nottingham, we specialise in the treatment, care and support of individuals aged 18 and over with physical and cognitive impairments as a result of brain injury or other progressive neurological condition. With three distinct, yet complementary services on one site, we offer flexible care options from our specialist on-site team. The site is part of the wider Active Care Group Neuro Network (consisting of 25+ sites) nationally and we focus on the use of clinical expertise, innovation and technology to meet patient's expectations of rehabilitation goals.

Our clinical team is highly trained in the rehabilitation and care of adults with brain injuries and other neurological conditions. They are supported by three unit managers, activity therapists and a team of housekeeping, catering, maintenance and administration staff. Our services are as follows;

Slow stream rehabilitation (Millwood)

This service is for people who have already undergone rehabilitation and still require further therapy to reach their optimum level of recovery. It is also suitable for those who would find an intensive programme of care fatiguing and would make better progress on a longer less therapy-intensive programme. We provide a range of rehabilitation therapies to help people relearn and practice everyday skills to give them the best chance of a return home.

High Dependency (Fernwood)

Fernwood is our high dependency service where we look after people with particularly complex nursing care needs. Residents may, for example, have tracheostomies, require assisted ventilation or may be minimally conscious. We also care for individuals who may be in the end stage of a progressive neurological illness.

Residential (Hazelwood)

This service is suitable for people who, as a result of their brain injury, are unable to live at home independently usually because of the high level of nursing care they need. This service is also suitable for those who do not have complex nursing needs or require regular therapy, but still need round the clock support to manage everyday tasks, to keep safe and to have a good quality of life.

What you'll be working:

We can be flexible but you will work a total of 37.5 hours per week Monday to Friday

High Dependency (Fernwood)

*** This is a nurse qualified post ***

What you'll be doing:

Through strong clinical leadership, the Unit Manager will promote excellence in nursing care, maintaining and improving clinical standards.

The post holder will ensure that all residents are treated with compassion, dignity, and respect, valuing the diversity of the local community and beyond.

They will be highly visible and accessible.

The Unit Manager's key responsibility is to ensure that clinical care is clinically effective, safe, and delivered to the highest standard to their assigned area.

• Clinical Leadership & Standards
• Lead the delivery of high-quality, person-centred nursing care, ensuring compliance with ACG standards, clinical governance frameworks, and national regulations.
• Maintain a visible and accessible leadership presence, supporting colleagues and acting as a role model for professional, safe, and compassionate practice.
• Work collaboratively with the Matron and MDT to maintain and monitor excellent clinical standards and drive continuous improvement in resident care.

Workforce Management & Development

• Oversee the effective rostering and deployment of nursing colleagues, ensuring safe staffing levels, appropriate skill mix, and responsiveness to service needs and acuity.
• Manage colleague performance through regular appraisals, performance reviews, and addressing underperformance or attendance issues in a timely, supportive manner.
• Identify training needs and ensure all mandatory training, clinical competencies, and professional development plans are in place and regularly reviewed.
• Ensure a supportive learning environment for students and new colleagues, and monitor the quality of placements and mentoring within the clinical area.

Safety, Risk & Clinical Governance

• Ensure a safe and clean care environment through proactive leadership in infection prevention, health and safety, and risk management.
• Lead or contribute to incident investigations, including root cause analyses, and implement actions to prevent recurrence and promote organisational learning.
• Promote a culture of safety and openness where colleagues are encouraged to raise concerns, and ensure concerns are acted on through appropriate escalation.

Resident Experience & Advocacy

• Champion dignity, privacy, and respect in all aspects of care, advocating for residents and ensuring their voices influence service delivery and improvement.
• Establish systems for collecting, reviewing, and responding to resident and family feedback to improve the overall care experience.
• Lead regular caseload and care reviews with the MDT, ensuring all care plans are up to date, person-centred, and focused on outcomes.

Statutory Compliance & Safeguarding

• Ensure all actions and documentation comply with the Mental Capacity Act (MCA) and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS), including making timely referrals and maintaining accurate records of assessments and best interest decisions.
• Identify and escalate safeguarding concerns in line with national legislation and ACG policies, and act as a key point of contact in multi-agency safeguarding processes.
• Ensure colleagues are confident and competent in recognising and responding to issues relating to capacity, consent, and deprivation of liberty.

Service Development & Improvement

• Support and lead service improvement initiatives, participating in development programmes that enhance the quality, efficiency, and responsiveness of care.
• Work closely with internal and external partners, including NHS bodies and local authorities, to ensure integrated, seamless care and alignment with national targets.
• Promote innovation in nursing practice and identify opportunities to develop the nursing contribution within the wider service model.

Resource & Financial Management

• Manage nursing resources effectively on a day-to-day basis, including monitoring use of Bank and Agency colleagues and ensuring cost-effective staffing solutions.
• Act as an authorised signatory for agreed budgets and resource allocation, ensuring value for money while maintaining care quality and safety.

What you'll have:

• A current NMC Pin registration - RGN
• A legal right to work in the U.K.
• At least 3 years post qualification experience
• Strong clinical experience in tracheostomy and neurorehabilitation essential

We also want to ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable facilities to participate in job applications or interviews to perform essential job functions. To support this, we are a Disability Confident employer.

What to look forward to:

• 25 days plus bank holidays
• Birthday off
• Join the Active Learning Hub and benefit from a wide range of e learning and face to face training and development opportunities
• Active Reward App giving discounts and savings on your weekly shop
• Free 24 hour confidential Employee Assistance Programme Helpline & App to support with legal, health, wellbeing, relationship and consumer advice
• A Nest Personal Pension account
• Access to join a Medicash Health Plan for you and your family to save money on everyday health essentials – like going to the dentist or opticians
• We recognise outstanding Active Behaviours via the Active Awards programme
• Enhanced Sick & Maternity Pay benefits
• Refer a Friend Scheme and earn yourself up to £1500 for Nurses, Therapists & Doctors, £500 all other roles, by recommending someone you know
• ……and, of course, the support and guidance of our qualified clinical and business leadership teams so that you can really develop your career with Active Care Group