Unit Manager

Posted 14 October 2025
Salary £45k per year
LocationNottingham
Job type Permanent
Specialism Nursing
Reference71523
Expiry 12 November 2025

Job description

RMN Unit Manager - Lead the Future of Dementia Care

Location: Carlton, Nottingham (NG4)

Salary: £45,000 - £55,000 per annum + Benefits 

Contract: Full-time, 40 hours/week

Hours: Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm or 10am-6pm (Supernumerary)

Clinical Shifts: Expectation to cover some day shifts (7:45am-8pm) and night spot checks

 

About the Role

 

Are you ready to shape something extraordinary from the ground up? We're seeking a dynamic, forward-thinking RMN Unit Manager to lead the transformation of  a newly refurbished, dementia-friendly unit with 35 beds - currently unoccupied and waiting for your leadership to bring it to life supported by 2 exceptional nurse managers with over 50 years of experience!

 

This is your chance to build a team, set the culture, and drive excellence in care delivery from day one. With two buildings on site and 27 residents (20 living with dementia) in the adjacent unit, you'll play a pivotal role in transitioning residents and establishing your unit as a beacon of quality dementia care.

 

What We're Looking For

 

We need a clinical leader who's not just qualified - but motivated, decisive, and ready to hit the ground running. You'll be the driving force behind governance, compliance, and quality assurance, with the autonomy to shape your unit's future

 

Essential requirements for the Unit Manager role:

 

-     RMN qualification

-     NVQ Level 5 (or willingness to work towards it)

-     Strong knowledge of dementia care and Positive Behaviour Support (PBS)

-     Proven experience in leadership and clinical governance 

-     Familiarity with CQC and NICE guidance

-     A proactive, self-starting mindset

 

Your Mission

-     Launch and manage the unit with excellence as the primary motivation

-     Recruit, train, and inspire your team

-     Ensure top-tier clinical standards and compliance

-     Champion person-centred dementia care

-     Conduct audits and spot checks to maintain quality 

 

Ready to Lead the Change?

 

This is more than a job - it's a chance to create something meaningful and make a lasting impact in dementia care. If you're ready to take ownership and lead with heart and purpose, we want to hear from you; apply for the Unit Manager role today!