Deputy Head of Care (Registered Manager), Band 8a

NHS; Tadworth; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity for a Deputy Head of Care (Registered Manager) at the NHS in Tadworth. This role involves leading high-quality care delivery, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, and fostering a positive environment for children. Staff benefits include a competitive salary, various leave options, and a commitment to professional growth.

Benefits

London weighting

Shuttle bus

Paid carers leave

Enhanced paternity leave

Extra annual leave for long service

On-site accommodation (subject to availability)

Retain NHS pension or join an alternative scheme

Qualifications

• Minimum two years management and leadership experience at Band 7 or above.
• Experience within a health and care regulatory framework (OFSTED and CQC).
• Commitment to continuous professional development.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage high-quality care delivery in compliance with CQC and OFSTED.
• Develop and implement operational policies promoting best practices.
• Ensure the organization meets all legislative requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Interpersonal Skills

Problem-solving

Education

Registered Nurse

Masters Degree in relevant subject

Job description

Deputy Head of Care (Registered Manager), Band 8a

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Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a DeputyHead of Care (Registered Manager) to join our Nursing and Care Team. This rolewill require the successful candidate to lead andmanage the delivery of high-quality care and support services in compliancewith Care Quality Commission (CQC) and Office for Standards in Education,Childrens Services and Skills (Ofsted) regulations. This role is essentialin ensuring that the organisation meets its statutory obligations and maintainsa culture of continuous improvement and excellence in care.

Staff benefits include Londonweighting, shuttle bus, and more Read more below

Main duties of the job

TheDeputy Head of Care (Registered Manager) will work collaboratively within theNursing Directorate, reporting directly to the Head of Care, to develop andimplement strategies that enhance service delivery while safeguarding thewelfare of children and young people. The post holder will be responsible forfostering a positive environment that promotes the emotional and physicalwell-being of all service users, ensuring that their needs are at the forefrontof service provision.

Youwill be responsible and accountable for leading the organisation in theimplementation, and ongoing monitoring of the National Minimum Standards forChildrens Homes and Care Quality Commission standards. Ensuring that childrenand families are involved in the evaluation and development of changes toservice provision.

With experience ofworking in a complex environment, across a large and diverse workforce, youwill be exceptionally organised with a high-level of attention to detail. Youwill naturally possess excellent inter-personal skills, and an ability toconsult and positively engage with key stakeholders across the organisation.

Interview Date: To be confirmed.

About us

About Us

The Childrens Trust isthe UKs leading charity for children with acquired brain injury, providingexpert rehabilitation, education, therapy, and care at our national specialistcentre in Tadworth, and to children and their families across the UK, via ourBrain Injury Community Service.

Boasting a beautiful 24-acre site in Surrey, weare located just outside of London, close to the M25 (accessible via Junction8, A217 to Tadworth) and easily accessible via National Rail, by way of:Clapham Junction, Sutton, and Epsom.

The work we do ishighly rewarding, and in addition to an attractive salary, we offer a valuablerange of benefits, including, adoption pay, time off for fertility treatment,enhanced paternity leave, paid carers leave, time out days for thoseexperiencing menopause symptoms, time off for gender reassignment.

We also offeradditional annual leave days for those with long service, with entitlementsranging from 35 to 41 days (including bank holidays) depending on your lengthof service.

Other benefits includefree on-site parking; a staff shuttle service from Epsom and Sutton trainstations to Tadworth Court, subsidised cafeteria, on-site staff accommodation(subject to availability), the ability to retain your NHS pension (whereapplicable) or the opportunity to join an alternative scheme, and theopportunity to develop your career in a supportive and collaborativeenvironment.

Job responsibilities

Leadership and Management

Ensure high standards of care are delivered in line with CQC and Ofsted regulations.

• Develop and implement operational policies and procedures that promote best practices and compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Provide effective leadership and support to the care team, fostering a culture of teamwork, accountability, and professional development.

Participate in senior site management rota.

Regulatory Compliance

Ensure the organisation meets all legislative and regulatory requirements, including preparation for inspections by CQC and Ofsted.

• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of relevant legislation, standards, and best practices in childrens care services and brief other staff accordingly.
• Foster and maintain excellent working relationships with key individuals within the regulatory organisations.

Oversee the completion of required documentation and reporting processes to regulatory bodies, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.

Quality Assurance and Improvement

Develop and implement quality assurance frameworks to monitor, evaluate, and improve the quality of care and support provided.

• Lead regular audits and assessments of service delivery, utilising feedback from children, families, and staff to inform service improvements.

Address any issues of non-compliance or areas for improvement identified through inspections, complaints, or incident reports.

Safeguarding and Risk Management

Ensure robust safeguarding policies and practices are in place, promoting a safe environment for children and young people.

• Conduct risk assessments and implement risk management strategies to mitigate potential hazards to service users and staff.
• Collaborate with external agencies and stakeholders to promote safeguarding and effective multi-agency working.

Staff Development and Training

Identify training needs and ensure all staff receive appropriate training and professional development opportunities.

• Foster an environment that encourages staff to share knowledge and best practices.

Budget Management and Resource Allocation

Assist in the development and management of budgets for care services, ensuring effective use of resources to achieve financial sustainability.

Stakeholder Engagement

Build and maintain effective relationships with children, families, staff, and external stakeholders, promoting open communication and collaboration.

• Engage with families and service users to ensure their voices are heard in service planning and delivery.
• Participate in local and national networks to share best practices and contribute to the development of childrens services.

Strategic Development

Contribute to the strategic planning and development of care services in alignment with the organisations objectives and community needs.

Identify opportunities for service enhancement and innovation to better meet the needs of children and families.

Professionalism

Takes action and raises concerns.

Adhere to the policies and procedures of The Childrens Trust.

Maintain professional boundaries and professionalism at all times.

Committed to demonstrating the organisations values and behaviours at all times.

Health and Safey

Adheres to all Health and Safety guidelines, principles, and regulations to perform your role and comply with The Childrens Trust policies and procedures.

Provide evidence of all vaccinations (or medical exemption) required for the post.

Adhere to manual handling procedures and complete mandatory manual handling training.

Promotes the health and safety of others.

Uses the incident reporting and risk assessment system (IRAR), to identify and report risks and incidents/actions if directed.

Responsible for identifying and mitigating risk within the work environment.

Wellbeing and Emotional Resilience

Maintains a positive approach and outlook when dealing with change and overcoming challenges and problems.

Recognises own limitations, develops realistic goals, and uses support network resource when or if necessary.

Treats challenges and problems as a learning experience.

Remains organised and focused when under pressure.

Responds appropriately and effectively to all constructive feedback.

Motivates self and other.

Whilst undertaking the duties of the substantively employed role, this post is required to participate in a senior rota cover on site and respond to clinical escalations only in addition to their role.

Person Specification

Skills, Abilities & Knowledge

• Exhibits a dynamic, passionate, open, collaborative, and supportive leadership style.
• Expert understanding of the health and care regulatory frameworks.
• Able to build teams and delegate.
• Capable of problem-solving, making informed decisions, and taking charge of situations.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• In depth knowledge of all relevant regulatory legislation, with experience of implementing and working to them.
• Demonstrable track record of achievement in quality and patient safety.
• Possesses experience in leading a service and driving transformational change.
• Experience managing projects.
• Experience of effective partnership working, with both internal and external stakeholders.
• Experience of managing budgets.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse.
• Masters Degree in relevant subject.

Experience

• Evidence of recent management and leadership experience at equivalent to Band 7 or above, for a minimum of two years.
• Experience of working within a health and care regulatory framework, specifically OFSTED and the CQC.
• Demonstrates a commitment to continuous professional and personal development.
• Experience of working with children and families with complex health needs.

Personal Qualities

• Commitment to the vision and values of The Childrens Trust.
• Flexible and can do attitude to competing commitments in workload.
• Highly motivated and reliable.
• Ability to cope working in a demanding environment.
• Commitment to maintaining personal wellbeing and the wellbeing of colleagues.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Depending on experience£60,085 - £66,901 per annum, inclusive of London weighting