Deputy Home Manager

Orchid Healthcare Ltd; Olney; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

Orchid Healthcare Ltd in Olney is seeking a Deputy Manager to support the Manager in delivering high-quality nursing care for frail elderly residents, including those with dementia. The role demands strong leadership of nurses and carers to ensure smooth operations and excellent standards of care.

The ideal candidate is a qualified nurse with NMC PIN, possesses excellent communication, and has at least 5 years of hands-on nursing and deputy-management experience in elderly/dementia care.

Qualifications

• Qualified nurse (RGN/RMN/RNLD) with NMC PIN.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Deputy Manager experience essential.
• Minimum 5 years hands-on nursing experience.
• Passion for elderly/dementia care.

Responsibilities

• Support the Manager in planning and implementing high-quality care.
• Manage and motivate a team of nurses and carers.
• Ensure the smooth daily operation of the home.
• Help uphold the home’s reputation as a centre of excellence.
• Liaise with other healthcare professionals.
• Perform administrative duties.

Skills

Excellent communication

Deputy Manager experience

5+ years nursing experience

Elderly/dementia care passion

Education

NMC PIN required

Nursing qualification (RGN/RMN/RNLD)

Job description

Olney, £55,000 per annum

Deputy Manager | Deputy Matron | Clinical Deputy Home Manager

Nursing Home | Elderly Care | Residential Care | Dementia Care

JOB DESCRIPTION:

• £55,000 per year, depending on experience
• Must be RGN or RMN or RNLD with NMC PIN
• Fulltime hours
• Nursing, residential and dementia care
• Purpose-built home for the elderly
• Immediate interviews

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 or RMN or RNLD - and registered with the NMC
• Excellent communication skills
• Previous experience in a Deputy Manager role 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 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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