Nurse Unit Manager
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About the Role
Unit Manager – Specialist Complex Care Nursing Home
Location: Shipley area, Bradford, West Yorkshire
Rate: £22.79 per hour (inclusive of paid breaks)
Hours: 28 hours per week
Shifts: Earlies and lates (07:00–14:30 or 14:00–21:00)
Contract: Permanent, Part-time
Take charge of the floor in a specialist nursing service
We're recruiting a Unit Manager for a well-established specialist nursing home in the Shipley area of Bradford, providing expert 24/7 care to young adults with a range of complex physical and neurological conditions.
This is a great opportunity for an experienced qualified nurse who's confident running the floor and leading a team, within a service recognised for strong clinical standards and excellent palliative care.
The home at a glance
- A large, purpose-built nursing home with adapted en-suite accommodation
- On-site therapy facilities to support rehabilitation and independence
- Specialist spaces designed around residents' sensory and daily living needs
- Strong focus on independence, rehabilitation and personal development
- Established, values-led team with a warm, inclusive culture
- Supportive senior leadership structure above you
Your role as Unit Manager
You'll take day-to-day leadership of your unit, working a 50/50 supernumerary split — half your time supervisory, half hands-on delivering care alongside your team.
Key responsibilities include:
- Leading and supervising the care team on shift, ensuring consistent, high-quality care delivery
- Being hands-on and comfortable running the floor when required
- Overseeing complex care needs including epilepsy monitoring, tracheostomy care and spasticity management
- Supporting person-centred care plans tailored to individual residents' goals
- Maintaining compliance with CQC standards and internal quality frameworks
- Acting as a point of escalation and support for care staff during shift
- Liaising confidently with families, visiting professionals and the wider care team
What we're looking for
- Qualified Nurse — RGN, RMN or RNLD, with active NMC PIN
- Proven experience leading a team within a nursing or care setting
- Confident and comfortable running the floor, not just managing from the office
- Experience with complex physical or neurological care needs is highly desirable
- Strong communication and organisational skills
- A genuine, person-centred approach to care
What's in it for you
- £22.79 per hour, inclusive of paid breaks
- 28 hours per week on a set earlies/lates shift pattern
- 50/50 supernumerary split — genuine balance between leadership and hands-on care
- Work within a specialist, purpose-built service with strong clinical backing
- Supportive senior management structure
- The chance to make a real, visible difference in residents' lives
Apply Today
If you're a qualified nurse ready to run the floor and make a genuine impact in a specialist service, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply now with your CV — Indigo Healthcare Recruitment is managing this vacancy exclusively. Shortlisting is ongoing, so don't wait to get in touch.
Apply today or contact Indigo Healthcare Recruitment for a confidential chat about the role.