Deputy Home Manager

Orchid Healthcare; Larkhill; On-site; GBP 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Orchid Healthcare in Kidderminster is seeking a permanent Deputy Manager to support the Manager in delivering high-quality nursing, dementia and elderly care within a modern home. The role requires leadership of nurses and carers, ensuring smooth daily operations and exceptional care standards.

Ideal candidates will be RGN or RMN with an active NMC PIN and at least five years of hands-on nursing experience, with a passion for elderly and dementia care. Immediate interviews available.

Qualifications

• Must be a qualified nurse – RGN or RMN and registered with the NMC.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Previous Deputy Manager or similar experience is essential.
• Minimum 5 years of hands-on nursing experience.
• Passion for elderly and dementia care.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Manager in planning and delivering the highest quality nursing care.
• Lead and motivate a team of nurses and carers.
• Maintain and promote the home’s high standards of care.
• Organise inductions and orientations for new staff.
• Collaborate with other health professionals and MDT members.
• Support the home’s reputation as a centre of excellence.

Skills

RGN / RMN

NMC PIN

Excellent communication

Deputy Manager experience

5+ years nursing

Education

NMC Registered Nurse (RN)

Job description

Kidderminster, up to £60,000 per annum

Deputy Manager | Clinical Deputy| Deputy Home Manager

Nursing Home | Elderly Care | Dementia Care

JOB DESCRIPTION

A permanent Deputy Manager post has become available in a modern nursing home in Kidderminster that specialises in elderly care.

• Up to 60,000 per annum
• Must be RGN or RMN with NMC PIN
• 40 hours per week, Monday-Friday
• Luxury, purpose-built home
• Nursing, dementia and residential care to the elderly
• Immediate interviews

The successful Deputy Home Manager candidate will be required to assist the Manager in planning and implementing the highest quality of nursing care to the home’s frail elderly residents, some of who may suffer with dementia. You will be required to manage 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 or RMN - and registered with the NMC
• Excellent communication skills
• Previous experience in Deputy Manager role or similar is essential
• Min 5 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 a team of nurses 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

Assistant Home Manager / Deputy Manager / Deputy Home Manager / Clinical Deputy / Head of Nursing / Clinical Lead / Nurse Manager / Nurse Lead