Unit Manager (RGN)

CompanyWestgate Healthcare

LocationWare, England, United Kingdom

Posted At1/16/2026

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Description

Unit Manager – Ware, Hertfordshire

Location: Westgate House Care Centre, Ware, Hertfordshire, SG12 7LP

Salary: £50,000 to £55,000 p/a (depending on experience)

Hours: 40 hours per week, 8am to 5pm – flexibility required

Job type: Full time, permanent

Come and make a difference with the team at Westgate Healthcare! #CareWithUsAtWestgate

We are delighted to offer an exciting opportunity for an experienced and motivated Unit Manager (Registered Nurse) to join the leadership team at Westgate House Care Centre. This is a highly rewarding role for a confident clinical leader who enjoys being hands-on, inspires others, and is dedicated to delivering exceptional, person-centred care.

Working in close partnership with the Home Manager and Head of Clinical Services, you will take full responsibility for the day-to-day operation of your unit, a 39-bedded floor, inclusive of a 13-bed Therapy Rehab Unit.

You will lead your team to achieve the highest standards of clinical practice, governance, and resident wellbeing, ensuring all care and operational activity is delivered in line with company policies and procedures, while consistently meeting CQC standards and all relevant legislative and regulatory requirements.

About The Role

Comply with the NMC Code of Professional Conduct at all times
Lead and inspire your team of care professionals to deliver high standards of care and add value to the lives of our residents
Take responsibility and ownership for nursing and care practices on the unit, ensuring that person centred care for the residents is the focus
Be the lead for your unit to ensure that the oversight for clinical governance is monitored and that this is reported on to the Home Manager as required
Support with audits across the home, analyse quality of care outcomes and make recommendations to further improve the care standards
Maintain clinical involvement and provide hands on care to our residents including the administration of medication and wound care
Liaise with external healthcare professionals as needed, such as Social Services and CCG representatives
Assist the Home Manager in filling resident vacancies on your unit by liaising with stakeholders and by assessing and selecting suitable residents according to their care needs

About You

Registered General Nurse (RGN) qualification
Current and valid NMC PIN

Strong clinical knowledge and leadership experience

A clear understanding of CQC, safeguarding and H&S legislation

Excellent communication, organisation and people management skills

A positive, flexible and innovative approach to care delivery

Why work at Westgate?

Competitive pay rate
Reimbursement of NMC PIN renewal fees (if applicable)
Revalidation portfolio programme support
Support with retaining and developing clinical skills
Opportunities for career advancement through the Westgate RN Professional Development Programme (RN led, 12-month programme)
Registered Nurse representation at all levels throughout the organisation to support with professional development
Improve your financial wellness and flexibility with Wagestream; access your wages before pay day and enjoy exclusive discounts at a variety of the UK’s favourite shops
Access to the Blue Light Card (employee discount scheme)
Access to other discount schemes; Byond Prepayment Card (employee cashback card), Extras Discounts (employee discount scheme) and Cycle to Work Scheme

Refer a Friend Scheme – earn up to £500 for a successful referral!

Internal and external employee recognition schemes (e.g. Employee of the Month and Long Service) and team building social events

Support in achieving additional qualifications, including nationally recognised qualifications

Access to financial and wellbeing support through The Care Workers Charity

Comprehensive staff induction with free training and professional development

We reserve the right to close this vacancy once we receive suitable applications, therefore, an early submission is encouraged. Due to a high volume of applications, if you do not hear from us within 5 working days, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful.

Westgate Healthcare is an equal opportunities employer, and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.

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