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Nurse Unit Manager - Nights


Company : Exemplar Health Care Group.


Location : Castleford, England


Created : 2025-06-05


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Position : Nurse Unit Manager - Nights (RGN, RMN, RNLD) Care home : Wheldale Heights Location : Castleford, WF10 2PY Contract type :42 hours per week, Nights Rate :£24.07 per hourThis 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 Wheldale Heightscare home in Castleford. Wheldale Heights is a care service for adults living with complex and high acuity needs. 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 Wheldale Heights is part of Exemplar Health Care, a leading provider of nursing care for adults living with complex and high acuity needs. We support adults living with complex mental health needs and neuro-disabilities, including Huntington's disease and Parkinson's disease. As well as stable and secure employment opportunities, we offer great benefits and perks, and plenty of opportunities to learn, develop and progress. 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: leadingyour unit’s care and nursing teams to ensure we meet the medical, physical and emotional needs of the people we support providingstrong leadership to maintain and continuously develop high standards of care and drive continuous improvement overseeing and managingall your unit’s clinical elements and risks ensuringcare plans and risk assessments are completed and reviewed in a timely manner and reflect care interventions appropriately actingas the Named Nurse for residents allocated to you, with responsibility for the oversight, review and update of their care profiles supervision and managementof your unit’s ordering, handling,storage, administration, recordinganddisposal ofmedication. 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 ofbest practicein nursing care an excellent range ofclinical and communication skillsthat you’re able to demonstrate anenthusiastic approach to encouraging and motivating people the ability to work confidently on your owninitiative a good standard ofdigital 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 Nicole on 07949 530 193or email nbramhall@ 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 CareExemplar 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. What's happening at Exemplar Health 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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.#J-18808-Ljbffr