Care home : Springfield ValeLocation : Perseverance Street, Barnsley, S70 6HDContract type:
Full time (must be flexible with day and night shifts)Rate : £23.10 per hourThis is an exciting opportunity to use your nursing leadership skills to make a real difference every day, in a brand new home!Join us as our new Unit Manager at Springfield Vale care home in Barnsley.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 CareSpringfield Vale is part of Exemplar Health Care, one of the country''s leading nursing care providers for adults living with complex and high acuity needs.When open, Springfield Vale will provide nursing care for adults living with complex needs arising from dementia.As well as stable and secure employment opportunities, we offer great benefits and perks, and plenty of opportunities to learn, develop, and progress.We’re proud to work alongside the University of Stirling to design a purpose-built home with dementia-friendly spaces.The University of Stirling has a reputation in dementia and ageing. Their international centre, the Dementia Services Development Centre (DSDC), is recognized worldwide as a leader in dementia design.At Springfield Vale, we’re implementing their evidence-based environmental design principles to support responsive behaviours associated with dementia.Springfield Vale
will offer a caring environment where people receive the support they need, close to their loved ones.The home will feature 33 en-suite bedrooms across three units. With this small group living, we can provide a homely and supportive environment that’s responsive to individual needs.Springfield Vale''s 3-week bespoke induction will start January 2026!About the roleAs 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 responsibilities will include:Leading your unit’s care and nursing teams to ensure we meet the medical, physical, and emotional needs of the people we supportProviding strong leadership to maintain and develop high standards of care and drive continuous improvementOverseeing and managing all your unit’s clinical elements and risksEnsuring care plans and risk assessments are completed and reviewed in a timely manner, reflecting appropriate care interventionsActing as the Named Nurse for residents allocated to you, with responsibility for oversight, review, and update of their care profilesSupervising and managing your unit’s medication processes, including ordering, handling, storage, administration, recording, and disposalDownload our job description to read more.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 team of Registered Nurses, Nurse Associates, and Health Care Assistants.Additionally, you will have:A thorough understanding of best practice in nursing careExcellent clinical and communication skillsAn enthusiastic approach to encouraging and motivating peopleThe ability to work confidently on your own initiativeA good standard of digital skillsTo apply, you must have a current nursing registration with a valid NMC PIN. We welcome experienced Nurses from all backgrounds, including Adult, Mental Health, and Learning Disability Nurses / RGN, RMN, RNLD.As this is a management role, you should also have post-registration management or supervisory experience and/or qualifications. This is a great opportunity for a Registered Nurse looking to progress into management.What we offerWe offer excellent rewards and perks, including:Supervision, peer support, learning opportunities, and career prospectsRetail and lifestyle discountsFree DBS checkElectric car salary sacrifice schemePaid NMC membershipAccess to RCNi Learning platform24/7 counselling and supportBlue Light Card eligibilityHow to applyIf you’re interested, click ‘APPLY NOW’. For an informal chat, contact Grace, Nurse Talent Specialist, at 07375 926 210 or email Gcockroft@exemplarhc.com.Please note, this role is not eligible for sponsorship. Candidates must have the right to work in the ..... full job details .....