Job Description

Job Posting: Unit Lead Nurse (RGN or RMN)

Location: Dover, CT17

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: 23.00 per hour | 36 hours per week

Are you an experienced Registered Nurse (RGN or RMN) with proven leadership skills ready to take the next step in your career? We are a reputable care home in Dover seeking a dedicated Unit Lead Nurse to provide exceptional clinical leadership and ensure the highest standards of elderly care.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a senior Staff Nurse or Deputy Manager looking to step up into a pivotal clinical lead role within a supportive environment.

Benefits:

Competitive salary of 23.00 per hour*

Full-time, permanent contract (36 hours)
Supportive management and opportunities for career progression
Ongoing professional development
Key Responsibilities:

Provide strong clinical leadership and daily management to the unit, ensuring the delivery of outstanding, person-centred elderly care*.

Act as a clinical lead, mentoring and supervising a team of staff nursesand care assistants, promoting best practices and continuous improvement.
Take responsibility for the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of care for all residents on the unit.
Ensure full compliance with CQC regulations and company policies, maintaining the highest standards of care and safety.
Manage medication rounds*, complex wound care, and other clinical interventions to a high standard.

Work collaboratively with the Home Manager, Deputy Manager*, and multidisciplinary teams to achieve positive outcomes for residents.

effectively manage resources, staff rostering, and contribute to the financial performance of the unit.
Champion the safeguarding and dignity of all residents.
What We Are Looking For (Essential Requirements):

A valid NMC PIN as a Registered Nurse (RGN, RMN, or RNLD)*.

A minimum of 3 years of post-qualification experience within a UK nursing home or care homesetting.
Proven experience in a leadership role (e.g., Senior Staff Nurse, Clinical Deputy Manager, Unit Lead, Deputy Manager*).

Strong clinical skills with excellent knowledge of elderly care*, chronic disease management, and CQC standards.

Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to motivate and lead a team effectively.
A proactive, decisive, and compassionate leader dedicated to providing the highest quality of care.
How to Apply:

If you are a motivated Registered Nurse, Ward Sister, or Clinical Lead with the experience and passion to excel in this Unit Lead Nurse role, we would love to hear from you.

Please click the 'Apply Now' button to submit your application through Indeed.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 23.00 per hour

Expected hours: 36 per week

Work Location: In person