Rotherwood
Guiseley, Leeds
Feb 27, 2026
Full time
Unit Manager Reports to: Deputy Manager / Home Manager Location: Service premises (flexibility to work at other locations if required) Hours: 45 per week - Days Dementia unit About the Role We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Unit Manager to join our leadership team. This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate registered nurse to lead a unit, inspire a team, and ensure the delivery of outstanding, person-centred care. You will play a key leadership role in supporting the Deputy Manager and Registered Manager, overseeing the day-to-day delivery of high-quality care while ensuring service users remain at the heart of everything we do. This role is ideal for a confident nurse leader who thrives in a dynamic environment and is committed to excellence, safety, and continuous improvement. Key Responsibilities Leadership & Management Lead, support and supervise the care and nursing team Act as shift leader and oversee the effective running of the unit Develop and manage staff rotas, ensuring appropriate skill mix and staffing levels Provide formal supervision and appraisals to staff Promote a positive, proactive and supportive team culture Deputise for senior management when required Clinical & Care Delivery Oversee and support the nursing and medical needs of service users Ensure care plans and records are accurate, compliant and up to date Monitor standards of care and implement quality improvements Undertake incident reviews and root cause analysis where required Liaise with external healthcare professionals to achieve the best outcomes Promote safeguarding and protect the welfare of service users About You We are looking for someone who is: Essential Registered Nurse with active registration (e.g. Nursing and Midwifery Council) Experienced in a similar care or nursing environment Confident in supervising and leading staff teams Skilled in rota planning and workforce coordination Strong in written documentation and record keeping Effective communicator with excellent interpersonal skills Able to adapt quickly and make sound clinical decisions Knowledgeable in safeguarding and regulatory compliance Desirable Previous experience in a supervisory or Unit Manager role Management or leadership qualification (e.g. Step into Leadership) Experience conducting root cause analysis Experience mentoring, coaching and developing staff Experience preparing for inspections and implementing improvement plans If you are a motivated nurse leader who is passionate about delivering high-quality care and developing others, we would love to hear from you. Apply today and help us continue to provide exceptional care.