Deputy Home Manager

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

Job summary

Orchid Healthcare in Southampton is seeking a Deputy Home Manager to support the Manager in delivering the highest quality care to frail elderly residents, including some with dementia.

You will lead a team of nurses and carers, ensure standards, and build strong relationships with staff and external professionals. The role requires RGN or RMN with NMC PIN and a strong passion for elderly care.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assist the Manager in planning and delivering high-quality nursing care.
• Manage and motivate a team of nurses and care staff.
• Ensure smooth day-to-day operation of the home.
• Participate in inductions and orientation for new staff.
• Liaise with healthcare professionals and MDT members.
• Handle administrative duties.

Skills

NMC PIN

Excellent communication

Deputy Manager experience

Nursing experience 5+ years

Education

Nursing qualification (RGN/RMN)

Job description

Job Description

Southampton, up to £60,000 per annum Deputy Manager | Clinical Deputy| Deputy Home Manager Nursing Home | Elderly Care | Dementia Care

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

• Up to £60,000 per annum
• Must be RGN or RMN with NMC PIN
• Monday-Friday and on-call weekends
• CQC rating: Good
• 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 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 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 staffHelp 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

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