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Unit Manager, (Registered Nurse), Hammersmith

Job Title- Unit Manager- Nursing

Location- Hammersmith, London

Salary- £16ph plus benefits

Closing Date – 29th September 2015

•Looking for a company which is growing?
•Passionate about elderly care?
•Located near Hammersmith?

We are looking for an experienced Unit Manager to join our progressive team at St Vincent’s in Hammersmith.

Why Join Us?
Care UK offers a comprehensive clinical training program for our nursing teams encompassing many topics such as Dementia, Tissue Viability and Infection Control. We are growing so quickly we need a nurse with the ambition of being a future manager. With Care UK’s “Develop Me” and “Managers of the Future” programs we are looking for a highly skilled nurse who could develop into a senior trainer, mentor and manager.
With over 10 brand new state of the art homes being built every year, Care UK is an exciting place to be.
The Home
Opened in 2006, St Vincent’s House is a modern and elegant purpose-designed care home in Hammersmith, west London.
The four-storey home has a smart ‘townhouse’ appearance, with attractive brickwork and decorative Juliet balconies.
Residents’ rooms are bright, spacious and very comfortable. Each room features en-suite facilities, stylish furniture, phone and television connection points and a 24-hour nurse call system. Some of our rooms offer pleasant views over our grounds.
Each of our four suites has its own dining room, lounge and quiet room. Throughout the home you’ll also find a sensory room, two activity rooms, an art room, a quiet room, a library and a hairdressing salon. Our light-filled conservatory is a great place for residents to socialise or relax and we also have a kitchenette which residents and visitors can use.
Our attractive grounds include a memorial garden where residents’ families have donated plants and solar lights to remember their loved ones. The home and grounds are fully wheelchair accessible. Also based in our building are the Hammersmith and Fulham community mental health team for older people and a day centre run by the Alzheimer’s Society.

Responsible To

Home Manager

Key Responsibilities

•You will be a qualified and experienced nurse (RGN) who has a proven track record
•You will provide leadership within the clinical team and be a nurse that leads by example and acts as a champion for resident’s safety and dignity.
•To maintain skills and knowledge and be a champion for ensuring the team is fully up to date with best practice guidelines
•Be a supportive mentor to the wider team in regards to upskilling non clinical staff and supporting new members of the team.
•Ensure that clear and accurate records and communication systems relating to clinical and care delivery are maintained and effectively used
•Act as a role model for good clinical and care governance practice

Skills & Experience

Experience of working with older people is required as are excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to plan, allocate and delegate work appropriately

Qualifications

RGN is essential along with evidence of PREP (Post-registration Education & Practice).

Additional Information

Remuneration
In return Care UK offers an excellent remuneration package and the opportunity to develop and progress within your career.

•Competitive pay of £16ph
•Excellent induction plan
•Free uniform
•We cover the cost of your DBS
•Stakeholder pension and life assurance scheme available
•Equivalent to 25 days annual leave
•Bank holiday enhancement
•Access to perks benefits
•Child care vouchers
•Extensive training and career development opportunities

Company- Care UK is a leader in the field of Residential Care. With 120 homes currently in our portfolio and an additional 8 brand new care homes to be opened by the end of 2015. We are keen to hear from ambitious and forward thinking nurses looking to embark on an extensive career journey with us. For more information regarding this opportunity or to apply please contact Frank Peacock oor email