Nursing Care Manager

The Methodist Church in Britain; Sunninghill; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Avery Healthcare Group is seeking a Nursing Care Manager for Ascot Grange Care Home in the UK. The role involves overall responsibility for the nursing team, coordinating resident assessments and developing person-centred care plans, with direct supervision of Registered General Nurses and regular staff development.

You will foster effective communication, lead team meetings and implement supervision and performance programs to ensure high-quality care and compliance with CQC Fundamental

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse qualification.
• 2–3 years post-qualification experience.
• Evidence of ongoing professional development in elderly care or a relevant field.
• Previous management experience.

Responsibilities

• Ensure effective nursing care is delivered to residents in the nursing home.
• Directly manage the Registered General Nurses on the team.
• Take overall responsibility for managing the Nursing Team.
• Coordinate the resident assessment process and person-centred care plans, involving residents in identifying their needs and preferences.
• Pass relevant resident information to the right staff using methods such as APB, handover and MCM.
• Introduce communication mechanisms such as team meetings and communication boards.
• Arrange team meetings, including agendas, attendance, outcomes, actions and minutes.
• Support, guide and develop team members through regular supervisions, one-to-ones and yearly reviews.
• Support individual performance management plans for identified staff.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Leadership

Education

Registered Nurse qualification

Job description

Nursing Care Manager at Ascot Grange Care Home, a nursing home run by Avery Healthcare Group, directly managing the Registered General Nurses. Core work is overall responsibility for the nursing team and co-ordinating resident assessments and person-centred care plans. Team meetings, supervision and performance plans also form part of the role. Fit rests on a Registered Nurse qualification, two to three years post-qualification experience, prior management experience and knowledge of CQC Fundamental Standards.

What the job involves

• Ensure effective nursing care is delivered to residents in the nursing home
• Directly manage the Registered General Nurses on the team
• Take overall responsibility for managing the Nursing Team
• Co-ordinate the resident assessment process and person-centred care plans, involving residents in identifying their needs and preferences
• Pass relevant resident information to the right staff using methods such as APB, handover and MCM
• Introduce communication mechanisms such as team meetings and communication boards
• Arrange team meetings, including agendas, attendance, outcomes, actions and minutes
• Support, guide and develop team members through regular supervisions, one-to-ones and yearly reviews
• Support individual performance management plans for identified staff

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse qualification

Experience

• 2 to 3 years post-qualification experience
• Evidence of ongoing professional development in elderly care or a relevant field
• Previous management experience

Skills & knowledge

• Comprehensive understanding of CQC Fundamental Standards
• Strong communication skills
• Managing interpersonal relationships, including influencing skills

Checks & eligibility

• DBS disclosure check
• Proof of eligibility to work in the UK

What’s offered

• Opportunities for learning and development throughout the career
• DBS check cost met by the employer