Unit Nurse Manager

Job summary

Cleveland House is looking to recruit a Unit Nurse Manager to join the team. This is a full time, 38.5 hour role.

Main duties of the job

You will be part of a compassionate team who are committed to our residents wellbeing. We take a personalised approach, using proven therapies to help people move forward with confidence and build a healthier, more fulfilling future. You will play a key part in their recovery, assisting qualified staff with the assessment and implementation of individual patient care plans, undertaking routine tasks and activities as directed or delegated to facilitate wellbeing, dignity and treatment of residents.

As Unit Manager, you will be part of the Senior Nursing Team, assisting the Service Manager and working collaboratively with the Multidisciplinary team and other Unit Leads to ensure a high-quality patient focused service is provided.

• Assist with the clinical management of the unit, maintaining high standards of nursing practice and promoting the philosophy of patient and family centred care
• Support the Service Manager in undertaking personal development reviews, risk assessments and management, managing clinical incidents, department audits, data collection for nursing indicators
• Ensure communication with nurses and healthcare assistants is accurate and is patient centred and safety huddles are carried out on a daily basis.
• Manage challenging and difficult situations with a professional and emotionally appropriate response, ensuring the needs of the patient remain paramount.

You can find additional information in the attached job description.

About us

Priory is the UKs leading independent provider of mental health and adult social care. With 12,000 colleagues and a network of 270 services, we support over 24,000 people each year to live their lives as fully and independently as possible. We treat more than 70 conditions including depression, anxiety, eating disorders and childrens mental health and provide residential and supported living care for autistic adults, people with a learning disability, PraderWilli Syndrome, brain injuries and older people.

We are an equal opportunities employer committed to providing an inclusive, accessible recruitment process. Learn more about the accessibility support we offer here.

For agency enquiries and applications, please view our legal statement here.

All roles are subject to a successful disclosure at an appropriate level from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), Access NI or Disclosure Scotland. Priory will cover the cost of a DBS check.

Details

• Date posted: 27 July 2026
• Pay scheme: Other
• Salary: £46,226.18 a year
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full-time
• Reference number: 544332
• Job locations: Greaves Hall Avenue, Southport, Lancashire, PR9 8BL, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

Cleveland House is located in Banks, Southport, in the west of Lancashire. It offers residential support for 32 males and females with an acquired brain injury (ABI), progressive neurological condition (PNC) and associated physical health needs. We are located on a residential housing estate.

Our team are dedicated to providing the best possible care to our residents in a safe and homely environment. From personal care, rehabilitation to social activities, we aim to provide a range of services that promote physical, emotional, and psychological wellbeing.

We can also support those who have:

• Conditions such as epilepsy
• Difficulties with communication
• Difficulties with swallowing
• May need respiratory support through a ventilator and/or tracheostomy

This closing date for this role is Friday 7th August.