Deputy Manager (RN)

Optima Plus Recruitment specialise in recruiting Nurses and Care Staff throughout England, Scotland and Wales. Our teams of Recruitment Consultants are dedicated to providing the very best service as well as ensuring that we find the right role for you.

Deputy Manager RN
Location: Trowbridge, Wiltshire
Salary: £43,200
Hours: Full Time
Shifts: Mixed

JOB PURPOSE:

To oversee / maintain the care of all Residents within a designated area of the Care Home and, in the absence of the Home Manager, take responsibility for the day to day running of the Care Home. To delegate tasks and monitor all junior Staff activity.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & QUALIFICATIONS

Required:
• 1st Level Nurse
• Clinical Expertise in Professional area of qualification
• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels
• Team player
• Genuine interest in working with the relevant Resident group
• Satisfactory Police Check and check against the POVA List (where applicable)

Desired:
• Care for the Elderly experience / qualification
• Previous management / supervisory experience

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

Care:
1. Organise Staff Members’ workload by forward planning off duty, ensuring that there is sufficient cover, and deal with Staff problems where appropriate.
2. Take responsibility for Resident care, as designated by the Home Manager in his / her absence.
3. Report any ill-health amongst Residents and make requests for GP / Professional visits where necessary.
4. Assess, plan, implement and evaluate individualised care, seeking medical or other interventions as required.
5. Participate in the evaluation and review of policies and procedures as and when required.
6. Ensure collection of any specimens that have to be sent to the surgery / hospital.
7. Carry out all nursing procedures efficiently and effectively.
8. Administer prescribed medicines and maintain the appropriate records in line with the Company’s policies and procedures, and NMC guidelines.
9. Practice maximum integrity in all dealings with Residents’ personal and financial affairs, and avoid abuse of the privileged relationship that exists with Residents.
10. Maintain accurate records and ensure that each Resident within the Care Home has an individualised Care Plan. Resident Care and Support Plans to be reviewed on a bi-annual basis, or more frequently as and when required, in line with the Company’s policies and procedures, and NMC guidelines.

Optima Plus Recruitment Ltd is an established Recruitment Business with over 25 years combined experience offering permanent Recruitment solutions to Nursing Homes throughout the UK.