Clinical Nurse Manager
Church Walk, Rochdale
Position: Clinical Nurse Manager
Location: Church Walk (OL11 2QX) and Thames House (OL16 5NY) - please be aware that travelling between Thames House and Church Walk will be required as and when necessary, as per the needs of the homes
Working Hours: 40 hours per week (Monday to Friday with some flexibility on occasion based on the needs of the service)
Salary: £42,500 per annum + £1,500 welcome bonus
About the Home
Church Walk, CQC rated ‘Good’, has two units and is a specialist nursing care home for adults with complex needs such as neuro-disabilities, brain injury and stroke rehabilitation and mental health.
Thames House, also rated ‘Good’ by the CQC, brings together NHS specialist consultant neurologists, psychologists, GPs and Huntington’s Disease Association experts at innovative quarterly Huntington’s disease clinics. Hosting clinics at Thames House avoids changes in routine and the frustration of long hospital waits. Service users benefit from expert consultant care in a familiar environment.
Our Clinical Nurse Managers play a key part in the daily running of the Specialist Care Centre, working closely with the Registered Managers, ensuring that the Specialist Care Centre runs effectively and efficiently and that the care provided is of the highest quality. There will, of course, be times when you have to roll up your sleeves and deliver hands-on nursing and personal care but that’s the nature of the job, and it keeps your skills up to date.
About the job……
Your role will be to support the Registered Managers in the day to day activities in the Specialist Care Centre, so this means that you will be involved in:
- Managing the clinical and care teams
- Carrying out pre-admission assessments
- Conducting supervisions and appraisals
- Auditing, reviewing and updating care plans and medication records
- Managing staffing levels, compiling rotas etc.
- Assisting with staff training and development
About you…
You will be a registered nurse (RGN/ RMN/ RNLD) with a valid NMC PIN.
You are well organised, able to make decisions and work on your own initiative whilst working collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team. You will be up-to-date with current evidence-based practice and have a working knowledge of CQC standards and regulations.
Most importantly you are motivated by helping every individual, whether colleague or service user, to realise their full potential and be treated with dignity and respect.
What do we offer…
You will receive the training you need as soon as you join Exemplar. Your first two days will be spent completing a comprehensive induction and training programme, designed to give you all the information that you’ll need before you start working in the home. As an Exemplar Nurse you will then receive training on a continuing basis to help you build your clinical skills.
Your prospects for career development with Exemplar will be second to none because we support, nurture and develop all our staff. We recognise talent and commitment and promote from within. Exemplar can support you on your chosen career path.
Our benefits include:
- £1,500 welcome bonus
- 25 Days holiday plus bank holidays
- Paid NMC registration
- Paid DBS check
- Exemplar rewards – retail discounts and vouchers
- Refer a Friend scheme - Up to £1,500
- Employee assistance program – 24-hour helpline
- Pension plan
- Free uniform
Free car parking
- *Electric care salary sacrifice scheme – Registered Nurses can save money on a brand new electric care though a salary sacrifice scheme. *Terms and conditions apply please speak to the recruitment team or your line manager for further details
Exemplar Values:
Our Values express what it is like to work in our organisation and our colleagues should make these a part of everything we do:
- Fun
- Integrity
- Responsive
- Success
- Teamwork
For further details on the role please contact our Nurse Talent Specialist Lisandra on 07951 794 598 for an informal chat or alternatively email: lferreira@exemplarhc.com
Colleague stories
“There are many career opportunities at Exemplar Health Care and the support that I’ve received has been amazing. Everyone at Exemplar Health Care is committed to not only our residents, but each other. I am proud to be part of the Exemplar family.”
Nurse – Exemplar Health Care
Rewarding your dedication
Whether it’s RCNi membership or NMC PIN payment for Nurses, or lifestyle and retail discounts for everyone, we’re always thinking about new ways of saying ‘thank you’ for being part of our team.
Lifestyle and retail discounts - all colleagues can access great savings and monthly discounts on high street shops, restaurants, pubs and holidays, as well as 2-for-1 cinema tickets.
Employee Assistance Programme - all colleagues can access 24/7 counselling and support through our wellbeing partner, Care First.
Pension plan - after 3 months, you’ll be auto-enrolled into our pension scheme with NOW pensions, where you’ll have up to 5% of your earnings (depending on your salary) put into the pension and we’ll contribute an additional 3%.
Paid DBS check - we’ll pay for all new starters to have a DBS check, so you don’t need to cover the cost.
Referral bonus - if you recommend a friend for a care role with us, you’ll both receive £150, and you can refer as many people as you like.
Career development opportunities - there are lots of opportunities to develop your skills and progress in your career at Exemplar Health Care, if you wish. Find out more.