Senior Deputy Nurse Manager – Elderly & Dementia Care

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

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.