Head of Care, Elderly Nursing Home

Head of Care (RMN/RGN qualified) is required to work within the elderly nursing home environment. The home is large in size, based in Yeovil, Somerset and provides nursing care for the elderly. This role is ideally suited to candidates with significant nursing experience or for a nurse looking for career progression. The home is located in a residential area on the outskirts of Yeovil. It was purpose built as a nursing home in 1994.

The Role

To carry responsibility for the management of the unit during the day
Develop the skills of the care team
Promote and maintain a high standard of nursing care
To ensure effective induction of all staff, together with clinical supervision of trained staff, mentorship and assessment of student nurses and induction of new care staff.
To work within the NMC Code of Professional Conduct and the Commission for Social Care Inspection standards

To be considered for this position you will need to have:

RMN/RGN qualification with experience of working with elderly care within a nursing home setting
Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
Have a clear and thorough knowledge of the CQC standards.
Must have experience at supervisory level within a nursing home.

Salary:

28,000 – 30,000 per annum – Ongoing training

This post will provide scope for the right person to further their career and attain a real sense of personal and professional achievement.If your experience matches please forward your CV immediately

White Recruitment Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy