Deputy Manager ( RGN ) ( RMN ) | Elderly care

Deputy Manager ( RGN ) ( RMN ) | Elderly care

Location: Froxfield, Wiltshire Salary: Up to £51,000 per annum

Hours: Monday - Friday / (Apply online only) / 35 hours per week. Permanent ( expectation of flexibility to work some weekends and occasional nights for supervision and emergency cover)

Please note: We do not hold licences to support overseas candidates.

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced Registered Nurse ( RGN ) ( RMN ) to join a nursing home team as a Deputy Manager, providing strong clinical leadership and supporting the Care Home Manager in the day to day running of the service. This role is commutable from Bournemouth, Poole, Christchurch, Ringwood, Ferndown, Wimborne, Verwood, New Milton, Lymington, Brockenhurst, Southampton, Totton, Romsey, Salisbury and surrounding areas.

The Deputy Manager will be responsible for maintaining high standards of care and, in the absence of the Care Home Manager, taking responsibility for the overall running of the home. You will lead the clinical team on a shift-by-shift basis, directing and supporting Registered Nurses and Care Assistants to ensure safe, effective and person-centred care.

You will work closely with residents, relatives, healthcare professionals and the wider care team to ensure individual care plans are in place and that dignity, respect and choice remain at the heart of the service.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership to the nursing and care team

• Support the Care Home Manager with the overall management of the home

• Maintain appropriate staffing levels, rotas and skill mix

• Ensure high standards of person-centred care are consistently delivered

• Support effective care planning and resident reviews

• Monitor medication administration and implement improvement plans where required

• Monitor and investigate incidents, ensuring appropriate action is taken

• Support the management of behaviours that challenge

• Undertake pre-admission assessments for prospective residents

• Lead and support staff development, supervision and performance

• Support the induction and development of new staff

• Promote safeguarding and ensure concerns are appropriately reported

• Identify opportunities for continual improvement and maintain strong clinical governance

Requirements

• A relevant Registered Nurse qualification ( RMN ) or ( RGN

• Evidence of continuing professional and clinical development

• Previous experience working at a senior level within a nursing home

• Strong leadership and team management skills

• Ability to manage, lead and motivate a team

• Good written and verbal communication skills

• Computer literate, including experience with word processing, spreadsheets, databases and email

• Understanding of CQC Fundamental Standards, the Care Act 2014 and relevant regulations

• Awareness of best practice in dementia care is desirable

• Eligibility to live and work in the UK without s p o n s o r s h i p

Benefits

• Clinical leadership role within an established nursing home

• Opportunities for professional and clinical development

• Supportive management team

• Staff development and training opportunities

• Opportunity to contribute to continual service improvement

• Role with a strong focus on dignity, respect and person-centred care

How to Apply:

If this sounds like the right role for you, we'd love to hear from you!

SNG Healthcare are advertising this role on behalf of our client. Please send your CV today — all applications will be reviewed within 24 hours, and you will receive a response from Maisie McDonnell