Unit Manager - Nursing

Job description

Job DescriptionJoin Our Team at Apple Mews!

Position: Unit Manager
Location: Apple Mews, Armagh, Northern Ireland
Salary: £22.71 per hour
Hours: Full Time – 38.5 hours

Are you ready to make a meaningful impact in the lives of others? Apple Mews is seeking a passionate and dedicated Unit Manager to join our nursing team. Our home provides residential and nursing support for 30 adults with diverse needs, including learning disabilities, physical health challenges, and autism. Together, we can create a nurturing environment where everyone thrives!

Your Role and Responsibilities

As a Unit Manager, you will play a vital role in our Senior Nursing Team. Collaborating closely with the Service Manager and the Multidisciplinary team, you will ensure that we deliver a high-quality, patient-focused service. Your leadership will inspire the nursing team to exemplify best practices at all times.

• Assist in the clinical management of the unit, upholding high standards of nursing practice and promoting patient and family-centered care.
• Support the Service Manager with personal development reviews, risk assessments, clinical incident management, department audits, and data collection for nursing indicators.
• Ensure clear communication with nurses and healthcare assistants, focusing on patient-centered care and conducting daily safety huddles.
• Handle challenging situations with professionalism and emotional intelligence, always prioritizing the needs of our patients.

What You Bring to the Role

We know that our work can be both rewarding and challenging, so resilience is key! Your natural empathy will help you support others through the ups and downs of their journeys.

Essential Criteria

• Current NMC RGN/RMN or RNLD Registration
• Experience in Clinical Supervision and leadership
• Evidence of ongoing development and education
• Change management skills

Experience

• Working with multi-disciplinary teams and other professionals
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to work under pressure and strong problem-solving skills
• Assessment of new patients referred to the service
• Demonstrated leadership, supervisory, and management skills

What We Offer You

At Priory, we want you to succeed and thrive in your role. You will receive robust support through regular career conversations and full training. We provide numerous pathways into leadership and qualified clinical positions to help you shape your career with us.

• Contributory pension scheme
• Flexible benefits, including reduced rates for gym memberships, IT technology (laptops, tablets, smartphones), and a Healthcare Cash Plan (Simply Health Scheme)
• Access to development opportunities
• Sponsorship for professional qualifications through our Individual Professional Development (IPD) panel
• Leadership and management development programs
• Long service awards
• Refer-a-friend bonuses

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

Priory is committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. We adhere to the Access NI Code of Practice and have a Policy on the Recruitment of Ex-Offenders. Copies of both documents are available upon request.

About Priory

Priory is the UK’s leading independent provider of mental health and adult social care. With 12,000 colleagues and a network of 270 services, we support over 24,000 people each year to live their lives as fully and independently as possible. We treat more than 70 conditions, including depression, anxiety, eating disorders, and children’s mental health, while providing residential and supported living care for autistic adults, individuals with learning disabilities, Prader-Willi Syndrome, brain injuries, and older people.

All roles are subject to a successful disclosure at an appropriate level from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), Access NI, or Disclosure Scotland. Priory will cover the cost of a DBS check.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

armagh

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

06-11-2026

Profession type

Health / Medical

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English