Village Nurse Manager
Belong · Chester · £51,410 (stated in the posting)
Village Nurse Manager
Lead exceptional nursing care. Inspire your team. Make a difference that matters.
£51,409.80 per annum | £25.35 per hour | Full time, 39 hours per week
At Belong, we believe exceptional care begins with exceptional people. We are an award-winning, not-for-profit organisation dedicated to helping older people live well, age well and experience a genuine sense of belonging.
We are looking for an experienced, compassionate and motivated Village Nurse Manager to join Belong Chester and help shape our nursing and clinical services. This is an opportunity to influence standards of care, develop colleagues and make a lasting difference to older people.
The opportunity
Drawing on your clinical expertise and leadership experience, you will work autonomously as the lead nurse, supported by a collaborative and experienced senior management team, to oversee clinical services, drive best practice and achieve positive outcomes for residents.
What you will do
· Provide clinical leadership and professional guidance to nursing and care colleagues.
· Promote safe, effective and person-centred care that respects individual choices.
· Support clinical governance, care planning, medication management and quality assurance.
· Identify opportunities to improve clinical practice and customer outcomes.
· Coach, mentor and develop colleagues to build confidence and capability.
· Collaborate with village management, families, healthcare professionals and external partners.
· Build a supportive, accountable and values-led clinical culture.
About you
You will be an approachable and confident nurse leader who combines clinical knowledge with compassion and the ability to inspire others.
· Registered Nurse with an active NMC PIN.
· Experience in older people’s services, nursing care, dementia care, community nursing or a comparable setting.
· Knowledge of clinical governance, care planning, medication management and quality assurance.
· Ability to support and develop nursing and care colleagues.
· Strong communication, professional judgement and a commitment to person-centred care.
· A proactive approach to improving standards and outcomes.
You may currently be a Clinical Lead, Senior Nurse, Unit Manager, Deputy Nurse Manager or Nurse Manager looking for your next challenge.
Why choose Belong?
Our approach puts relationships, dignity, independence and quality of life at the centre of care. As a not-for-profit organisation, our focus is on the people and communities we serve. You will be part of a supportive team that values your professional contribution and development.
What we offer
· £51,409.80 per annum (£25.35 per hour, based on 39 hours per week).
· 28 days’ annual leave including bank holidays.
· Paid DBS check and paid induction and ongoing training.
· Medi cash healthcare scheme and Employee Assistance Programme.
· Career progression and development opportunities.
· Death in Service benefit and auto-enrolment pension scheme.
· Refer a Friend bonus.
· Access to our on-site gym, subsidised Bistro meals and free Wi-Fi.
· A supportive, inclusive and values-led working environment.
Our values. Your leadership.
We care from the heart, treat everyone with dignity and respect, work together to achieve the best outcomes, strive to be our best every day and create a better tomorrow for our customers and communities. As Village Nurse Manager, you will bring these values to life through your leadership.
Belonging starts here
Bring your experience. Share your passion. Help shape exceptional nursing care at Belong Chester.
Apply today and take the next step in your nursing leadership career.
Important information
Belong does not currently offer visa sponsorship for this role. Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK. All offers are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and verification of NMC registration.
Belong is committed to an inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process.
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