Unit Nurse Manager; RGN - Care Home

About the role

As a Unit Nurse Manager (General) at Derham House care home in Upminster, you will use your compassion and initiative to ensure residents receive high‑quality care. You will plan, manage and monitor nursing delivery, develop person‑centred care plans, plan staff rotas, recruit, train and mentor staff, and liaise with local regulators and social services. You will have the autonomy to strengthen your unit and pursue professional development opportunities.

You must be a Registered Nurse (RGN) with a current NMC registration. Experience in producing well‑developed care plans and detailed risk assessments, up‑to‑date knowledge of recent clinical practices and regulatory frameworks (including DoLS/MCA and Royal Pharmaceutical guidelines), and a history of acting as a clinical mentor for newly qualified nurses are required. You should be a natural leader, dedicated, ambitious, resilient, with a proven track record of improving quality care.

Your compensation includes a competitive salary and sector‑leading benefits such as:

• Paid NMC registration every year
• Free training and development for all roles
• Access to wellbeing and support tools
• A range of retail discounts and savings
• Bonus schemes for Nurse Mentors and referrals

We offer a rewarding and empowering environment for those who want to apply their clinical and people skills in a setting that values quality care for residents.

Registered Nurse (RGN) with a current NMC registration, experience in producing well‑developed care plans and detailed risk assessments, and up‑to‑date knowledge of recent clinical practices and regulatory frameworks (including DoLS/MCA and Royal Pharmaceutical guidelines).

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and a submission to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly CRB) will be required to check for any previous criminal convictions.