Deputy Manager

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

Job summary

Downham Market is hosting a permanent Deputy Home Manager position in a compassionate elderly care facility.

You will assist the Manager in delivering high-quality nursing care to frail residents, including those with dementia, while leading a team of nurses and carers. Immediate interviews are available for qualified candidates with NMC PIN and RN status.

Qualifications

• Qualified nurse (RGN) registered with the NMC.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Previous Senior Nurse or Deputy Manager experience.
• Minimum 3 years hands-on nursing experience.
• Passion for elderly / dementia care.

Responsibilities

• Work autonomously and independently while building strong relationships with management and care staff.
• Maintain and assess the home’s high quality care.
• Organising and motivating the carers to ensure excellent standards of care; assist inductions and orientations.
• Help 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.

Skills

RGN

NMC PIN

Excellent communication

Senior Nurse experience

Leadership

Education

RGN with NMC PIN

Job description

Downham Market, 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 nursing home in Downham Market that specialises in elderly care.

• Up to £55,000 annum
• Must be RGN with NMC PIN
• Purpose-built home for the elderly
• Nursing, dementia and residential care to 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 - 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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