Deputy Home Manager

Orchid Healthcare; Griston; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Thetford is seeking a Deputy Manager to oversee nursing care in a luxury facility. Candidates must be qualified nurses (RGN) with excellent communication skills and a passion for elderly and dementia care. Responsibilities include managing staff, ensuring high-quality care, and maintaining the home's reputation. Competitive salary up to £55,000 per annum, based on experience.

Qualifications

• You must be a qualified nurse - RGN - and registered with the NMC.
• Excellent communication skills are essential.
• Previous experience in a Senior Nurse or Deputy Manager role is crucial.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Manager in planning and implementing quality nursing care.
• Manage and motivate a team of nurses and carers.
• Ensure excellent standards of care are delivered.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Passion for elderly / dementia care

Previous experience in a Senior Nurse or Deputy Manager role

Min 3 years hands-on nursing experience

Education

Qualified nurse - RGN

Job description

Thetford, up to £55,000 per annum

Deputy Manager | Deputy Matron | Clinical Deputy Home Manager

Nursing Home | Elderly Care | Dementia Care

JOB DESCRIPTION

A permanent Deputy Home Manager post has become available in a purpose-built nursing home in Thetford that specialises in elderly care.

• Up to £55,000 annum, dependent on experience
• Must be RGN with NMC PIN
• Luxury nursing home
• Nursing, residential, respite and dementia care to the elderly
• Immediate interviews
• Job reference JO19354

The successful Deputy Manager candidate will be required to assist the Manager in planning and implementing the highest quality of nursing care to the homes frail elderly residents, some of who may suffer with dementia. You will be responsible for managing and motivating a team of nurses and carers and helping to ensure the smooth running of this reputable nursing home. Good communication skills and a passion for providing outstanding care are therefore essential.

SKILLS / QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

• You must be a qualified nurse - RGN - and registered with the NMC
• Excellent communication skills
• Previous experience in a Senior Nurse or Deputy Manager role essential
• Min 3 years hands‑on nursing experience
• Passion for elderly / dementia care

JOB REQUIREMENTS OF THE DEPUTY MANAGER

• Work autonomously and independently whilst building strong relationships with the management and care staff throughout the organisation
• Maintain and assess the home's high quality care
• Organising and motivating the carers to ensure excellent standards of care are deliveredAssist in inductions and orientations of new care staff
• Help to uphold the home's reputation as a recognised centre of excellence
• Liaising with other healthcare professionals and members of the multi-disciplinary team
• Administrative duties

Deputy Matron / Assistant Manager / Unit Lead / Clinical Lead / Nurse Manager / Nurse Lead

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