Nurse Unit Manager

Care Home Unit Manager

📍 Watton, Norfolk • 💷 £50,000 per annum • 🕒 Full Time

I am currently recruiting for an experienced Care Home Unit Manager to join a well‑established care home in Watton, Norfolk. This is an excellent opportunity for a clinically strong and motivated Nurse Leader who is passionate about delivering outstanding, person‑centred care and supporting the development of a high‑performing clinical team.

Working closely with the Home Manager, you will play a key role in overseeing the day‑to‑day clinical operations of the home, ensuring the highest standards of nursing and care delivery for residents.

As Care Home Unit Manager, you will:

• Support the Home Manager in the overall clinical and operational management of the home
• Develop and implement effective clinical governance policies in line with NICE guidelines, NMC standards, and all regulatory requirements
• Lead, mentor and coach nurses and carers to ensure best practice in medication administration, wound care and ongoing resident assessments
• Ensure care plans and clinical records are accurate, up to date and fully reflective of residents' needs
• Monitor and review clinical standards, identifying areas for improvement and implementing necessary changes
• Act as a visible clinical role model, promoting excellence in person‑centred care
• Foster a positive, supportive and engaging working environment for all staff

This is a hands‑on leadership role requiring both strong clinical expertise and the ability to inspire and develop others.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• NMC registration with relevant post‑registration experience
• Proven experience as a Nurse Manager or in a similar clinical leadership role within the care sector
• Strong clinical skills with a clear focus on person‑centred care
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• A supportive leadership style with strong coaching and mentoring ability
• The ability to prioritise effectively and perform well under pressure
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
• Good IT skills and experience maintaining electronic care records

• Salary of £50,000 per annum
• Comprehensive induction and ongoing training programme
• Clear opportunities for career development and progression
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Blue Light Card Scheme (enrolment fee reimbursed)
• Loyalty Bonus – accrue up to 5 additional annual leave days based on length of service
• Full DBS paid
• Annual NMC PIN renewal paid

You will be joining a supportive and enthusiastic management team where staff wellbeing is genuinely valued. The organisation recognises that happy, supported teams deliver the very best care to residents and has strong processes in place to help you succeed in your role.

If you're an experienced clinical leader looking for your next step in Watton, Norfolk, I'd be pleased to discuss this opportunity with you in confidence.

Meridian Business Support is a recruitment specialist acting on behalf of our client as an Employment Agency for this vacancy.