Clinical Unit Manager
Core
Lead clinical operations and staff for a residential care unit, ensuring high standards of person-centred care for elderly residents with diverse needs including palliative and specialist nursing care.
Role type
Senior Registered Nurse (Clinical Unit Manager)
Builds
Safe, efficient, and person-centred care environments for elderly residents
Domain
Healthcare / Elderly Care / Residential Care
Required skills
Clinical nursing expertise, team leadership and mentorship, regulatory compliance (NMC Codes), resident wellbeing assessment, stakeholder communication, operational management
Preferred skills
Experience in specialist nursing (Motor Neurone Disease, palliative care), community engagement, diverse background representation
Technologies
NMC pin system, DBS Update Service, care home management software
Responsibilities
Promote resident independence and dignity by ensuring team adherence to care standards; assess resident wellbeing and maintain accurate records; deliver clinical guidance and mentor the care team; build relationships with residents, families, and local partners; manage unit operations and staff delegation.