Overview
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Job Description : Clinical Deputy Manager (Nursing)
Location : Harrogate, North Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Job Type : Permanent, Full-time (40 hours per week, includes occasional evenings and weekends)
Salary : £24.94ph
Sponsorship : Not currently available
At Highgate Care, kindness isn’t just something we talk about, it’s the foundation of everything we do. As a small and compassionate care group, we pride ourselves on offering truly person-centred care, where every resident is valued, supported, and able to thrive. We believe in celebrating individuality, promoting dignity and above all, living by our core value: Kindness Is Key.
We’re currently looking for a Clinical Deputy Manager to join the team at Crystal Court in Harrogate. If you’re someone who naturally brings warmth, energy and creativity wherever you go, and you love the idea of making each day meaningful for our residents, this could be the perfect role for you.
What You’ll Be Doing
* Maintain effective communications with the Home Manager.
* As requested by, and/or in the absence of, the Home Manager maintain effective communications with Residents, Relatives, Staff Members, Operations Manager, Divisional Office and any other concerned bodies.
* Obtain a report from the Person in Charge, and advise the Home Manager, regarding any incident/accident, and the status of any Residents whose care / health is causing concern. Complete CQC & Safeguarding alerts as required.
* Supervise visits and liaise with GPs in order to establish a good relationship between GPs / Health Care Professionals and the Care Home.
* Ensure a clear and concise handover report is given to all Staff Members.
* Arrange / participate in Staff and Resident meetings as and when required
* Take responsibility for Resident care, as designated by the Home Manager in his / her absence and the absence of the Deputy Home Manager.
* Assess social and health care needs of new Residents, and maintain ongoing assessment and review of all other Residents.
* Provide clinical leadership to nurses in the implementation of nursing provision
* Provide support and advice to the Nursing team
* Identify sources of specialist support and expertise where required to support the Nurses in delivering care to individual service users.
* Act as an advisor regarding clinical issues and the implementation of guidelines and standards.
* Ensure that all Nurses (including self) have the clinical skills and competencies to deliver high quality evidence-based care.
What We’re Looking For
* Warm, approachable, and brimming with positivity
* Organised, reliable, and confident in leading a team
* Good clinical judgement
* Creative, enthusiastic, and able to motivate others
* Passionate about improving the lives of older people
* Able to work flexibly across some evenings and weekends
* Previous experience in a similar role
* Active NMC pin without restrictions
What We Offer
* A friendly, supportive, and welcoming workplace
* Real opportunities for ongoing training and career progression
* A chance to make a meaningful impact in peoples lives every day
* A valued role within a close-knit team that cares as much about each other as we do our residents
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