Base Pay Range
You will report into the Registered Manager, playing an important part of the onsite clinical coordination of the service. You will support the manager in leading and supervising a large staff team to deliver the highest standards of care. This role is central in maintaining and further developing our care principles, which centre on "wellness, happiness, and kindness". You will work with the local community, GP’s and professionals to deliver care that truly enables residents to continue to lead as full a life as possible.
* Salary: £27.51 per hour
* Hours: 37.5 hrs per week – includes 18 hrs on floor
* Shift Times: Flexible on 4‑weekly rota; times vary, including 12 hr floor shift (07:45‑20:00)
* Shift Coverage: May need to cover shifts as a nurse in an emergency
Benefits
* 35 days annual leave
* Employee Ownership Trust – 76% Employee Owned (includes tax‑free bonuses and other incentives)
* Company Maternity Pay (after qualifying period)
* Bank holiday enhancements
* Individual Training Voucher allowance of £350 for your PDP
* Regular Clinical Supervision
* Regional Nurse Forums and online Groups
* NMC registration paid for you
* Support with NMC Revalidation
* Individualised professional development programmes
* Refer a Friend Scheme up to £1,000
* Retail/Leisure/Holiday and travel discounts
* Paid DBS check
Company Overview
Shaw Healthcare is a leading provider delivering a wide spectrum of care in purpose‑built environments such as care homes for the elderly, specialist dementia units, mental health units and low secure psychiatric hospitals. We value employees and put people first, involving them in key decision‑making. We are the largest employee ownership trust within the healthcare sector.
Main Responsibilities
* Assist the Service Manager in providing leadership to staff to deliver the highest possible quality of care within a safe environment.
* Coordinate and lead the nursing team to provide high quality, person‑centred care, promoting dignity, privacy, safety and independence, and ensuring equality & diversity.
* Comply with all regulatory and legislative requirements at all times.
* Ensure smooth and effective running of the nursing units and liaise with external health professionals.
* Provide clinical leadership and supervision within the Service.
* Have full accountability for Infection Control implementation and audit throughout the service.
Leadership
* Role model for all employees; approachable and visible at all levels.
* Monitor and maintain standards of nursing and care provision in line with Shaw Healthcare’s vision, policies and procedures.
* Effectively manage the nursing unit; ensure admissions and discharges are as per contract and liaise with external professionals.
* Support the Service Manager with recruitment and onboarding of new employees.
* Conduct regular reviews with new employees during their probationary period.
* Ensure all employees are supervised and appraised annually; meet performance standards using approved tools.
* Mentor employees effectively; mentors briefed, trained and directed.
* Address complaints and suggestions positively and correctly within prescribed timescales.
* Support the Service Manager to achieve culture change and build employee engagement.
* In the absence of the Service Manager, provide robust leadership and escalates issues requiring senior support.
Ideal Candidate
* Nurse qualified with a valid NMC Pin.
* Previous experience as a Deputy Manager, Clinical Lead or Senior Nurse.
* Experience supporting the elderly.
* Strong knowledge of person‑centred care.
* Work closely with each resident, assessing needs and delivering a care plan that helps each person live a fuller life.
* Provide the best levels of care, ensuring procedures are carried out to the highest standards and optimising wellbeing of every resident.
Location
East Grinstead, England, United Kingdom
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