Unit Manager

Package Details: £21 Per Hour + Excellent Company Benefits (Stated Below)

Contracted Hours: Permanent, 36 Hours Per Week (3 Days Per Week – 8am to 8pm)

Location: Glasgow

Remit: Fast Pace Recruitment Services are working with a valued client who are currently looking to recruit a Unit Nurse Manager. We are looking for a dynamic and highly motivated Unit Nurse Manager to join a forward-thinking and innovative care home operator. You will support elderly residents with their medical, emotional & social needs and play a key role with the ongoing development of the care home and quality of care provided.

The Role: You will undertake a range of services which include the following:

• Lead and support a team of Nurses, Carers and Administration staff, bringing out the best in your colleagues.
• Train, support and develop a team of staff, helping them develop and thrive in their roles.
• Provide support to both Home Manager & Deputy Manager when needed, ensuring quality standards and operations remain consistent.
• Collaborate closely with residents, their families and healthcare professionals to create and implement care plans that are unique to each resident.
• Observe daily interactions and conditions, ensuring all care documentation is precise, legal, and easily understood by the team.
• Start each shift by organizing and guiding your team, ensuring everyone knows their role in delivering top-notch care.
• Oversee shift handovers, ensuring clear communication and continuity of care.
• Perform routine observations and manage specific health needs, always with an eye on detail and safety.
• Safely manage and administer medications, adhering strictly to MAR sheets and protocols.
• Foster strong, trusting relationships with residents, families, and other healthcare professionals, addressing concerns with empathy and urgency.
• Support residents in daily activities, encouraging autonomy while providing hands-on assistance as needed.
• Be responsive to team input, ensuring resident health and well-being are always prioritised.
• Uphold the dignity and individuality of every resident, advocating for their needs and preferences.
• Facilitate social interactions and activities, enriching the lives of residents and creating a vibrant community.
• Maintain a vigilant eye on health and safety, ensuring a secure environment for all.
• Advocate for balanced nutrition and hydration, monitoring residents at risk of weight changes or dehydration.
• Be prepared to act swiftly in emergencies, utilizing the on-call system and reflective practices to continually improve our care.

Requirements:

• Registered Nurse qualification. (Must have valid NMC pin with no restrictions or conditions)
• Able to work as an independent & autonomous Unit Nurse Manager.
• A good team player who possesses effective communication & relationship building skills.
• A pro-active & motivated person who endeavours all types of challenges.
• A valid Full UK driving licence. (Desired but not essential)

Package Details:

• Salary £21 per hour.
• 5.6 weeks annual leave entitlement.
• Company sick pay policy.
• Company pension scheme.
• NMC & PVG registration fees paid.

Summary: My client is looking to pay £21 per hour plus benefits which will be discussed further at interview.

Contact Details: If you would like to be considered for this exciting opportunity, please contact Louis Pace (Director & Principal Recruitment Consultant) directly on (phone number removed) or (phone number removed).

Please note all enquiries & applications are treated fully confidential.

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