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Unit Nurse Manager (RGN) - Care Home
Barchester Healthcare
Home Office register entry: BARCHESTER HEALTHCARE LIMITED, LONDON
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Closest occupation match: SOC 1231, Health care practice managers. Pay for this occupation is set by national pay scales (NHS bands), so no single Home Office going rate applies.
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Role description
Job summary
ABOUT THE ROLE As a Unit Nurse Manager (General) at a Barchester care home, 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 practice
Main duties of the job
ABOUT THE ROLE As a Unit Nurse Manager (General) at a Barchester care home, you'll use your compassion and initiative to make sure our residents receive the quality care they deserve. You'll be responsible for planning, managing, and monitoring the delivery of nursing care that aligns with each resident's needs. This involves implementing person-centred care plans that significantly impact our residents' daily lives. You'll also plan rotas, recruit, train, and mentor staff, and build relationships with local regulators as well as social services. The role offers freedom and autonomy to strengthen your unit, with ample professional development opportunities available. ABOUT YOU To become a Unit Nurse Manager (General), you must be a Registered Nurse (RGN) with a current NMC registration. Key skills include developing care plans, conducting risk assessments, and having current knowledge of clinical practices and regulatory frameworks such as DoLs/MCA and Royal Pharmaceutical guidelines. You should be a natural leader who mentors clinically, supporting newly qualified nurses throughout their preceptorship.
About us
Barchester Healthcare operates numerous care homes and healthcare facilities across the United Kingdom, focusing on delivering exemplary care to its residents. They aim to offer individualized care plans tailored to meet the specific needs of every resident, ensuring high-quality and person-centered care. The company prioritizes the well-being and professional growth of its staff, providing various training and development opportunities. Barchester Healthcare values creating a supportive and nurturing environment for both residents and employees, fostering a culture of excellence. With a commitment to continuous improvement, they endeavor to uphold high standards of quality care.
Details
Date posted
12 August 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£22.90 an hour
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
1536347734
Job locations
Barchester Healthcare
Mollington
CH1 6NP
United Kingdom
Last verified against our ingestion on 13 August 2026; sponsor register dataset 2026-08-25.