We are a company in the process of expansion looking for an eager, self-motivated individual to join our team. As an experienced Clinical Deputy Manager you will be working in partnership with the Deputy Manager to support our existing RMN who is the Registered Manager to run the supported accommodation services which specialises in mental health with some challenging behaviours
As a company, we are also being asked to develop the services alongside our healthcare professionals and we have two new sites being actively developed now.
Key Responsibilities:
* Provide an excellent standard of clinical leadership to all staff and ensure high standards of care are provided whilst role modelling good practice within a social care setting.
* Working as a direct member of the team supporting the tenants to reach personal goals and skill build in activities of daily living.
* Key working tenants including formulation of person-centred risk assessments and support plans.
* Working in a person-centred way with individuals to improve quality of life and skill building around budgeting, personal care, community engagement, social relations, medications management and other person-centred goals.
* Assist in the recruitment of new staff – partaking in interviews and onboarding processes.
* Ensuring e-Learning and mandatory training requirements are put into place for new staff.
* Provide progress reports to the Registered Manager and agree necessary actions.
* Highlight areas for training / development within the team and communicate this need to the Registered Manager through observation of staff and service requirements.
* Lead by example by being hands on supporting and guiding staff to follow individual person-centred care.
* Under the guidance of the Registered Manager, ensure that the Company’s standards are being maintained and tenants’ needs are being met.
* As directed by the Registered Manager, assist with implementing systems, processes and procedures ensuring the service meets external quality standards and regulations expected by local authorities and CQC.
* Have good knowledge of the local authority safeguarding procedures and in the absence of the Registers Managers notify reportable incidents to CQC and local authority as per local policies and procedures.
* Establish and maintain positive working relationships with key stakeholders i.e. Adult Social Care & Health, CCG’s etc.
* Ensure effective communication is established and maintained throughout the service and with external agencies, tenants, and their circle of support.
* Lead by example in all aspects of conduct, behaviour and performance and maintain professional boundaries in line with company procedures and expectations.
* Participate fully in regular management supervisions, 1:1s, appraisals and personal staff performance and probationary reviews and follow up on agreed actions.
* Undertake any other tasks that are reasonable within the expectation of the job role and service requirement.
Role Specifics:
* Full time contract
* Registered Nurse (RGN/RMN) with valid NMC PIN
* Proven experience as a Clinical Nurse Manager or similar clinical leadership role
* Experience working in a residential/nursing/supported accommodation environment.
* Full flexibility within working shift patterns days, evenings, nights, and weekends included as well as on call and shift covering in emergencies.
* Computer literate
* Full UK Drivers licence: Desirable
* Full eligibility to live and work in the UK.
* Enhanced DBS
Benefits:
* Competitive salary and Pension Scheme
* Training and development opportunities
* Free on-site parking
* Transport links.
Contract type: Permanent