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Deputy Manager - Registered Nurse, margate
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Client:
Regal Care Trading Limited
Location:
margate, United Kingdom
Job Category:
Other
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EU work permit required:
Yes
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Job Views:
7
Posted:
16.06.2025
Expiry Date:
31.07.2025
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Job Description:
1. About Ashcroft Nursing Home
* Capacity: Large care home with 72 beds for adults aged 65+, including those with dementia and physical disabilities
* Service: Registered as a “care home with nursing”, offering both personal and nursing care
* Building Layout: Two functional floors with lift access, third floor currently out of use
* Ownership: Operated by Regal Care Trading Ltd (Nicholas James & Regal Care Trading Ltd)
* Overall: Good
* Safe: Good
* Effective: Good
* Caring: Good
* Responsive: Good
* Well-led: Requires Improvement
2. Key Responsibilities
A. Resident-Facing Care (2 days/week)
* Lead by example in direct care: personal hygiene, nutrition, mobility support, and meaningful engagement with residents.
* Mentor/develop care staff during shifts—ensuring high standards in person-centered care, dignity, and respect.
* Conduct regular care plan reviews and liaise with multidisciplinary teams (e.g., GPs, therapists).
B. Clinical Oversight & Administration (3 days/week)
* Provide clinical and operational support to the Registered Manager.
* Oversee day-to-day clinical governance: audits, risk management, medication systems.
* Coordinate staff rotas, performance appraisals, training compliance, and supervision sessions.
* Ensure compliance with CQC regulations
* Prepare reports, manage resident admissions/discharges, and support the managerial oversight of budgets and resources.
3. Candidate Profile
* Registered Nurse (RGN/RMN) with valid UK registration (NMC) for a minimum of 2 years
* Substantial experience in care home nursing—minimum 2 years in a leadership or supervisory role.
* Understanding of CQC's key inspection domains—especially leadership, care governance, and quality assurance.
* Excellent communication, organisational, and team leadership skills.
* Compassionate, values-driven, and committed to person-centered care.
* Experience working in large nursing homes (70+ beds).
* Expertise in dementia care within residential settings.
* Familiarity with overseeing a CQC action plan or similar quality improvement programme.
4. What We Offer
* Competitive salary aligned with senior clinical roles.
* A positive, supportive team culture within a family owned and operated business
* Mentoring with support from an experienced band 8 nurse regional manager
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