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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
Main duties of the job
As a Unit Nurse Manager (General) at a Barchester care home, you will use your compassion and initiative to ensure residents receive the quality care they deserve. Your responsibilities include planning, managing, and monitoring the delivery of nursing services that meet residents' needs. You will implement person-centred care plans, plan rotas, recruit, train, and mentor staff, and build relationships with local regulators and social services. You must be a Registered Nurse (RGN) with a current NMC registration and have experience in developing care plans and conducting risk assessments. Knowledge of recent clinical practices and regulatory frameworks is required.
About us
Barchester Healthcare is a leading care home provider with a focus on providing high-quality care to residents. The organisation employs skilled professionals who are dedicated to delivering person-centred care, tailored to individual needs. Barchester offers various opportunities for professional development and values staff autonomy in managing care delivery. The company prides itself on creating a rewarding and empowering environment for its staff, ensuring that they can make a positive impact on the lives of residents and their families through compassionate and comprehensive care.
Details
- Date posted: 03 July 2026
- Pay scheme: Other
- Salary: £26.47 an hour
- Contract: Permanent
- Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time
- Reference number: 1523302969
- Job locations: Barchester Healthcare, Trowbridge, BA14 9EN, United Kingdom
Job responsibilities
ABOUT THE ROLEAs 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 practices and regulatory frameworks, including DoLs/MCA and Royal Pharmaceutical guidelines. You'll be a natural leader who has acted as a clinical mentor, including supporting newly qualified nurses through their preceptorship. Dedicated, ambitious and resilient, you'll have a strong track record of delivering improvements to achieve quality care.
REWARDS PACKAGEIn return for your dedication, you'll receive a competitive salary plus our sector-leading benefits and rewards package including: NMC registration paid every year Free training and development for all roles Access to wellbeing and support tools A range of retail discounts and savings Nurse Mentor' and Refer a Friend' bonus schemesAnd so much more!
If you'd like to use your clinical and people skills in an organisation that provides the quality care you'd expect for your loved ones, this is a rewarding and empowering place to be.
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Person specification
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Essential
- Registered Nurse (RGN) with a current NMC registration, experience in care plan development and risk assessments, knowledge of clinical practices and regulatory frameworks.
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This advert is for Unit Nurse Manager (RGN) - Care Home with Barchester Healthcare in Bristol, South East, England. It is listed as a Manager and corporate role. The advertised salary is £26.47 an hour. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 01 Sep 2026.
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