Job Description

Unit Nurse Manager

Application Deadline: 30 June 2026

Department: Nursing

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Cleveland House

Compensation: £46,226 / year

Cleveland House is looking to recruit a Unit Nurse Manager to join the team. This is a full time, 38.5 hour role.

Cleveland House is located in Banks, Southport, in the west of Lancashire. It offers residential support for 32 males and females with an acquired brain injury (ABI), progressive neurological condition (PNC) and associated physical health needs. We are located on a residential housing estate.
Our team are dedicated to providing the best possible care to our residents in a safe and homely environment. From personal care, rehabilitation to social activities, we aim to provide a range of services that promote physical, emotional, and psychological wellbeing.
We can also support those who have:

• Conditions such as epilepsy
• Difficulties with communication
• Difficulties with swallowing
• May need respiratory support through a ventilator and/or tracheostomy

What you'll be doing

You will be part of a compassionate team who are committed to our residents wellbeing. We take a personalised approach, using proven therapies to help people move forward with confidence and build a healthier, more fulfilling future. You will play a key part in their recovery, assisting qualified staff with the assessment and implementation of individual patient care plans, undertaking routine tasks and activities as directed or delegated to facilitate wellbeing, dignity and treatment of residents.

As Unit Manager, you will be part of the Senior Nursing Team, assisting the Service Manager and working collaboratively with the Multidisciplinary team and other Unit Leads to ensure a high-quality patient focused service is provided.

• Assist with the clinical management of the unit, maintaining high standards of nursing practice and promoting the philosophy of patient and family centred care
• Support the Service Manager in undertaking personal development reviews, risk assessments and management, managing clinical incidents, department audits, data collection for nursing indicators
• Ensure communication with nurses and healthcare assistants is accurate and is patient centred and safety huddles are carried out on a daily basis.
• Manage challenging and difficult situations with a professional and emotionally appropriate response, ensuring the needs of the patient remain paramount.

You can find additional information in the attached job description.

What you'll bring to the role

Our work is rewarding but can be challenging, so resilience is key. No two days are the same! Your natural empathy will help you support others through both the highs and lows.

Essential criteria

• Current NMC RGN Registration
• Experience of Clinical Supervision and leadership
• Evidence of ongoing development and education
• Change management skills

Desirable criteria

• Tracheostomy and long term ventilation experience

Experience

• Working with multi-disciplinary teams and other professionals.
• Range of clinical experience working with people with Brain injury and neurological conditions.
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to work under pressure and problem-solving skills
• Assessment of new patients who have been referred to the service.
• Evidence of leadership, supervisory and management skills

Personal Qualities

• Creativity, approachable, friendly
• Flexible approach to work
• Able to cope with the physical demands of the post
• Ability to seek and accept support
• Can do attitude

What we will give you in return

We want you to succeed at Priory and thrive in your role. You will be well supported with regular career conversations. We also offer full training and numerous pathways into leadership and qualified clinical positions to help you shape your career with us.

• Contributory pension scheme
• Flexible benefits including reduced rates and access to new schemes including gym membership, IT technology (laptops / tablets / smartphones) and Healthcare Cash Plan (Simply Health Scheme)
• Access to development opportunities
• Sponsorship of professional qualifications through our Individual Professional Development (IPD) panel
• Leadership & management development
• Long service award
• Refer a friend bonuses
• Relocation support (including payment for accommodation or moving costs) up to £3000 (Terms apply)

Shortlisting may begin upon receipt of applications, and the Recruiting Manager may close the vacancy early if enough suitable candidates are identified.