Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Registered Manager to join Benoni Nursing Home. We are seeking an individual to support the Directors with the next phase of development at the home whilst maintaining our caring and compassionate culture. As an experienced Registered Nurse, either stepping up into this new role or moving into/within the nursing home setting, you will bring your professional clinical skills and an interest in supporting the development of a holistic approach to care and support.
Main duties and responsibilities
- To positively support the Matron and Directors in providing leadership to the administration, care, catering, housekeeping, and maintenance functions of the service ensuring regulatory compliance and effective provision
- To maintain clinical and leadership skills to a high standard and undertake such training and development as may from time-to-time be required to maintain that currency of practice
- To manage the service in accordance with standards agreed with the Registered Provider, legislative requirements, relevant regulations and in line with accepted best practice, and within the financial plans set by the Registered Provider
- Create and uphold an open, positive and inclusive management culture
- Support and deliver strategic plans for the service
- Oversee the implementation of the service’s policies and procedures
- Evaluation of the service’s goals and quality objectives
- To maintain the operations of the service at the standard agreed with the Registered Provider, within the financial budget or other parameters set by the Provider
- Be responsible for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of those individuals supported by the service
- Engage with human resources, including recruitment and induction of new staff, staff supervision and appraisals, and ensuring succession planning and sustainability of service
- Ensure multidisciplinary team working is embedded in the service
- Seek opportunities for personal and professional growth
- Take responsibility for your own professional development through performance and development reviews with the matron and undertake any relevant training maintaining a professional portfolio in alignment with NMC requirements
- Measure weekly expenditure to ensure budget is maintained
- Ensure all equipment is purchased within budgetary constraints
- Regularly seek feedback from all stakeholders and plan changes according to feedback
- Plan and attend regular meetings with all stakeholders to keep abreast of views and expectations
- Knowledge of various communicative methods to reach all stakeholders
- The efficient and effective day-to-day management of the human resources involved in providing care through the staff team and ensuring that the required standards are maintained
- Ensuring all recording systems and organisational documentation are of a high standard and kept up to date
- To ensure all staff at the service receive formal supervision and appraisals
- Oversee the duty rota monthly in advance, ensuring the correct number of staff and skill mix as needed alongside the Matron
Person requirements
- Level 5, or willingness to work towards, Level 5 in Leadership & Management
- Minimum five years’ experience in a healthcare position
- Must be a registered nurse (current PIN number with NMC)
- Preferred previous experience within leadership role
- Experience of budget management
- Good understanding of support requirements for junior/student nurses
- Good understanding of health and safety legislation and key competent person regulations (fire safety, RIDDOR, COSHH, etc)
- Clear understanding of CQC requirements of the role including the single assessment framework and notifications
- Understanding of relevant health and social care legislation and policy
- Flexibility for working shifts encompassing a 24-hour period across a 7-day week
- Excellent people and communication skills
- Understanding and preferred previous experience of local commissioning policy and procedure
- Previous experience with human resources, crisis management, conflict resolution, appraisal supervision, performance management
This job description is not intended to be exclusive or exhaustive and will be the subject of review on a regular basis.
