Deputy Home Manager

Lowestoft, up to £52,500 per annum

Deputy Manager | Deputy Matron | Clinical Deputy Home Manager

Nursing Home | Elderly Care | Dementia Care

JOB DESCRIPTION:

A permanent Deputy Home Manager post has become available in a reputable nursing home in Lowestoft that specialises in elderly care.

• Up to £52,500 annum
• Must be RGN with NMC PIN
• 40 hours per week
• CQC rating: Good
• Nursing, dementia and residential care to the elderly
• Immediate interviews

The successful Deputy Manager candidate will be required to assist the Manager in planning and implementing the highest quality of nursing care to the homes frail elderly residents, some of who may suffer with dementia.

You will be responsible for managing and motivating a team of nurses and carers and helping to ensure the smooth running of this reputable nursing home. Good communication skills and a passion for providing outstanding care are therefore essential.

SKILLS / QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

• You must be a qualified nurse – RGN - and registered with the NMC

• Excellent communication skills

• Previous experience in a Senior Nurse or Deputy Manager role essential

• Min 3 years hands-on nursing experience

• Passion for elderly / dementia care

JOB

REQUIREMENTS OF THE DEPUTY MANAGER

• Work autonomously and independently whilst building strong relationships with the management and care staff throughout the organisation

• Maintain and assess the home’s high quality care

• Organising and motivating the carers to ensure excellent standards of care are delivered

• Assist in inductions and orientations of new care staff

• Help to uphold the home’s reputation as a recognised centre of excellence

• Liaising with other healthcare professionals and members of the multi-disciplinary team

• Administrative duties

Deputy Matron / Assistant Manager / Unit Lead / Clinical Lead / Nurse Manager / Nurse Lead

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