Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen to support and maintain clinical standards within our service whilst providing an opportunity to expand upon leadership skills. Clinically competent, with a minimum three years’ nursing experience, you will have access to training and development, opening up potential progression routes within the organisation or externally.
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, passion for working with the elderly, and pride in developing staff into our home.
We take great pride in the training and development programme that we offer our employees. We believe in career and educational development that will enhance your portfolio of nursing skills.
Main duties and responsibilities
- To positively support the Registered Manager in providing leadership to the administration, care, catering, housekeeping, laundry and maintenance functions of the service
- To deputise for the function of the Registered Manager during their absence, while, at all times, supporting the decisions made by the Registered Manager
- To maintain skills at a current level 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 Manager, the Registered Provider, legislative requirements, relevant regulations and in line with accepted best practice, and within the financial plans agreed from time-to-time with the Registered Provider
Person requirements
- Must be a registered nurse (current PIN number with NMC) with a minimum of three years’ experience
- Ensure service users are at the heart of the care delivery and their wishes and preferences enhance their wellbeing
- 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
- Be responsible for promoting and protecting the welfare of those individuals supported by the service
This job description is not intended to be exclusive or exhaustive and will be the subject of review on a regular basis.
