Overview
We are seeking a compassionate, experienced, and proactive Clinical Deputy Manager to join our dedicated team at South Haven Lodge. Working closely with the Home Manager, you will play a key role in ensuring the highest standards of clinical and person-centred care are delivered to all residents. As the Clinical Deputy Manager, you will provide strong leadership, clinical expertise, and day-to-day management support to ensure compliance with CQC standards and promote a culture of continuous improvement.
Responsibilities
* Work with the Home Manager to formulate strategies for service development or changes in service provision and support implementation
* Provide effective leadership and support for the nursing and care team within the home
* Supervise nurses on a day-to-day basis and through formal clinical supervision
* Act as a mentor for new nurses joining the team or for those who require specific support to develop clinical skills or knowledge
* Liaise with GPs and other health professionals to ensure that residents receive the medical and clinical support they require
* Demand high quality service delivery focused on residents’ individually assessed needs
* Maintain skills and keep up to date with clinical developments and best practice in areas relevant to care delivery in the home
* Ensure that colleagues have undertaken training appropriate to their role and that learning is transferred into practice
* Monitor delivery of care, including infection prevention and control procedures, e.g. wound care, catheter management; and ensure high standards are maintained
* Develop links with local nurse specialists and teams (e.g. continence nurse, tissue viability nurse, falls service) and ensure residents are referred according to local procedures and protocols
* Provide support in relation to medicines management and assess colleagues’ competency to manage medication
* Ensure colleagues are aware of company policies and procedures and that these are incorporated into practice
* Ensure effective and clearly documented handover systems are in place and facilitate the transfer of information between colleagues
* Ensure all colleagues are aware of safeguarding vulnerable adults procedures and that these are implemented within the home
* Organise nurse team meetings and ensure minutes are taken and disseminated
* Provide information to residents and relatives in relation to care delivery, mindful of data protection and Caldicott requirements
* Act at all times within own competence and knowledge in line with NMC registration requirements
* Assist the Home Manager to meet all relevant regulatory, contract and good practice standards
* Maintain residents’ confidentiality and follow Caldicott requirements and the Nursing and Midwifery Council code of conduct
* Participate in continuous professional development to ensure requirements of the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) for PREP and continuing registration are met
* Any ad hoc duties to meet service delivery for our residents and home
Qualifications
* Registered Nurse (RGN/RMN/RNLD) with a valid NMC PIN
* Proven experience in a senior or leadership nursing role (e.g., Senior Nurse, Unit Manager, Deputy Manager)
* Strong clinical knowledge and understanding of regulatory frameworks (CQC, safeguarding, infection control)
* Excellent leadership, communication, and organisational skills
* A genuine passion for delivering high-quality, person-centred care
Working and Benefits
* Full time contract
* Monday – Friday; weekends (1 in 4 per month) and on-call based on role demands
* 28 Days Annual Leave including bank holidays (pro rata for part-time contracts)
* Hourly rate: £25 per hour, Salary £52,000 per annum (full-time equivalent)
* NMC revalidation provided
* Life insurance
* Free DBS (terms and conditions apply)
* Free or discounted meals
* Free parking
* Company pension
* Wagestream – same-day pay
* Employee assistance programme – healthcare and mental health support
* Free in-house training via our e-learning platform (Hippo) in addition to fully funded apprenticeship courses
* Yearly salary review
* Being part of an organisation where empowering and valuing our people is fundamental
* Please note: Aurem Care is not a sponsoring organisation. The successful applicant must already have the right to work in the UK or be able to secure it independently.
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