The Deputy Nurse Manager is responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and monitoring of care needs within the Home, in conjunction with the Nurse Manager. The postholder will also have responsibility for the day-to-day efficient management of the Home in the absence of the Nurse Manager and for providing the employer with such information regarding the affairs of the Home as they may require.
The postholder will be responsible for the supervision of the professional work of the nursing staff and all other staff employed in the Home. He/she will take a key role in ensuring that all statutory and legislative policies, procedures and regulations are implemented and observed within the provisions of the Nursing Homes Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2005.

CARE:

Take responsibility for client care and the running of the Home as designated by the Nurse Manager in his/her absence.
Assess, plan, implement and evaluate individualised care, seeking medical or other interventions as required.
Ensure that all treatments, therapies, procedures and services delivered to residents are adequate and appropriate, in collaboration with the persons in control of the Home and professionals providing care and services to residents.
Ensure that each resident has an individualised Care Plan which is regularly reviewed in line with the company’s policies and procedures and NMC guidelines.
Admit and discharge residents in accordance with the relevant procedures.
Assess health and social care needs of new residents, and maintain ongoing assessment and review of all other residents.
In the absence of the Nurse Manager, endeavour to fill any client vacancy by liaising with the relevant Care Managers and assessing suitable clients.
Ensure the collection of any specimens that have to be sent to the surgery/hospital.
Carry out all nursing procedures efficiently and effectively.
Administer prescribed medicines and maintain the appropriate records in line with the company’s policies and procedures and NMC guidelines.
Practice maximum integrity in all dealings with residents’ personal and financial affairs.
Participate in the evaluation and review of care policies and procedures as and when required.
Ensure that all personal information relating to residents remains confidential.

OTHER:

Assist in the formulation of policies and procedures, quality standards and safe and appropriate practices in the Home, and ensure that all such procedures and practices are observed and monitored.
Grant access to the Home to any Officer of the Health & Social Services Trust and facilitate inspections of the Home by a member of RQIA, or any other organisation as appropriate.
Ensure that the Home is attractively presented at all times.
Promote and ensure the good reputation of Manor Healthcare at all times.
Any other duties as required.
NB: This job description is not to be regarded as exhaustive or restrictive and may be subject to review as the duties and responsibilities of the post determine.