Nursing Manager

Wigan

6 months ago

Applications closed

Nursing Manager
£55,000 | Negotiable | 39-Bed Home (Wigan) | NMC Pin Required

You know that moment when a resident's face lights up because you remembered their favourite song? Or when your team pulls together to turn a challenging day into a small victory? That's the heartbeat we're looking for.

We're not just hiring a Nursing Manager, we're looking for the glue that holds a 39-bed home together. Half residential, half nursing, this role is for someone who thrives on variety, from mentoring a new member of staff, to impressing CQC inspectors the next.

Why This Isn't Just Another Nursing Job:
Be the difference-maker: In a home where some residents call you "love" and others need clinical expertise; your balance of warmth and sharp clinical judgement will set the tone.

No corporate robots here: We want someone who's down to earth and can also spot a medication error before it happens.

Real impact: From handovers to visits, you'll shape how 39 people experience every single day.

The Essentials:

NMC Pin
Management experience
Understanding of CQC legislation and keeping the home in good standing

What You'll Actually Do:
Lead by example: Roll up your sleeves for personal care one hour, coach a nurse through a complex wound dressing the next.

Be the calm in the storm: When a resident won't take their meds and the GP's on hold, you're the one who finds a solution and keeps everyone smiling.

Balance hearts & spreadsheets: Oversee care plans without losing sight of the little things that also matter.

Does this role sound like a bit of you?
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