JOB SUMMARY:

The Deputy Manager is responsible for overseeing the nursing unit within a nursing home, ensuring the delivery of high-quality care to residents. This role involves managing nursing staff, coordinating patient care, maintaining compliance with healthcare regulations, and fostering a safe and supportive environment for both residents and staff.

Key Responsibilities:

• Leadership and Management:
• Supervise and support nursing staff, ensuring they are trained, motivated, and performing to the best of their abilities.
• Conduct regular staff meetings, performance reviews, and provide ongoing training and development opportunities.
• Manage staff schedules, ensuring adequate coverage and effective shift patterns.
• Resident Care:
• Oversee the planning, implementation, and evaluation of nursing care plans.
• Ensure that all residents receive personalized and high-quality care that meets their physical, emotional, and social needs.
• Regularly assess residents’ health conditions and update care plans accordingly.
• Act as a point of contact for residents and their families, addressing concerns and providing information as needed.
• Compliance and Quality Assurance:
• Ensure compliance with all relevant health and safety regulations, including CQC standards.
• Conduct regular audits and quality checks to maintain high standards of care and service.
• Implement policies and procedures to improve care delivery and operational efficiency.
• Communication and Coordination:
• Liaise with healthcare professionals, including doctors, therapists, and external agencies, to coordinate comprehensive care for residents.
• Ensure effective communication within the team and with other departments in the nursing home.
• Administrative Duties:
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of residents’ health, care plans, and any incidents or changes.
• Manage budgets and resources effectively, ensuring cost-effective use of supplies and equipment.
• Participate in the recruitment, selection, and induction of new staff members.
• Professional Development:
• Stay current with best practices in nursing and healthcare management through continuous professional development.
• Encourage and facilitate the professional growth of nursing staff.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Education: Registered Nurse (RN) qualification with a valid NMC (Nursing and Midwifery Council) registration.
• Experience: Significant experience in a nursing role, with at least 2-3 years in a supervisory or managerial position.
• Skills:
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficient in healthcare management and administrative tasks.
• Ability to handle stressful situations and make critical decisions.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.

Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £52,000.00-£55,000.00 per year

Application question(s):

• When are you available for an interview?
• Do you have NMC Pin?
• How soon can you join us?
• Do you need a Sponsorship ?
• Do you have experience working as a Deputy Manager within a Nursing Home?

Work Location: In perso

• Leadership and Management:
• Supervise and support nursing staff, ensuring they are trained, motivated, and performing to the best of their abilities.
• Conduct regular staff meetings, performance reviews, and provide ongoing training and development opportunities.
• Manage staff schedules, ensuring adequate coverage and effective shift patterns.
• Resident Care:
• Oversee the planning, implementation, and evaluation of nursing care plans.
• Ensure that all residents receive personalized and high-quality care that meets their physical, emotional, and social needs.
• Regularly assess residents’ health conditions and update care plans accordingly.
• Act as a point of contact for residents and their families, addressing concerns and providing information as needed.
• Compliance and Quality Assurance:
• Ensure compliance with all relevant health and safety regulations, including CQC standards.
• Conduct regular audits and quality checks to maintain high standards of care and service.
• Implement policies and procedures to improve care delivery and operational efficiency.
• Communication and Coordination:
• Liaise with healthcare professionals, including doctors, therapists, and external agencies, to coordinate comprehensive care for residents.
• Ensure effective communication within the team and with other departments in the nursing home.
• Administrative Duties:
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of residents’ health, care plans, and any incidents or changes.
• Manage budgets and resources effectively, ensuring cost-effective use of supplies and equipment.
• Participate in the recruitment, selection, and induction of new staff members.
• Professional Development:
• Stay current with best practices in nursing and healthcare management through continuous professional development.
• Encourage and facilitate the professional growth of nursing staff