Deputy Home Manager

Orchid Healthcare; Hadleigh; On-site; GBP 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Ipswich is seeking a Deputy Manager to oversee nursing care in a reputable nursing home. The ideal candidate will be an RGN with a passion for elderly care and at least 3 years of hands-on experience. Responsibilities include managing a team of nurses, ensuring high standards of care, and collaborating with healthcare professionals. This full-time role offers a salary of up to £50,000 per annum and requires strong communication and leadership skills.

Qualifications

• Must be a qualified nurse - RGN - and registered with the NMC.
• Previous experience in a Senior Nurse or Deputy Manager role essential.
• Min 3 years hands-on nursing experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Manager in providing high quality nursing care.
• Manage and motivate a team of nurses and carers.
• Maintain and assess the home's high quality care.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Passion for elderly / dementia care

Leadership and team management

Education

RGN - Registered General Nurse

Job description

Overview

Ipswich, £50,000 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 nursing home in Ipswich, that specialises in elderly care.

• Up to £50,000 per annum
• Must be RGN with NMC PIN
• 40 hours per week, 9-5pm
• CQC rating: Good
• Nursing, dementia and residential care to the elderly
• Immediate interviews
• Job reference JO19284

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 whom 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 delivered
• Assist 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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