Swaffham, £50,000 per annum

Deputy Manager | Clinical Deputy| Deputy Home Manager

Care Home | Elderly Care | Dementia Care | Residential Care

JOB DESCRIPTION: A permanent Deputy Manager post has become available at a nursing home in Swaffham that specialises in dementia care.

* £50,000 per annum

* Must be RGN or RMN with NMC PIN

* Monday-Friday and on-call weekends

* Large home for the elderly

* Residential, dementia and respite care

* Immediate interviews

* Reference JO19595

The successful Deputy Home Manager candidate will be required to assist the Manager in planning and implementing the highest quality of nursing care to the home’s 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 or RMN - and registered with the NMC • Excellent communication skills • Previous experience in leading a team of nurses is essential • Min 5 years hands-on nursing experience

• Must have previous experience in a Deputy Manager role

• 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 a team of nurses 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

Assistant Home Manager / Deputy Manager / Deputy Home Manager / Clinical Deputy / Clinical Lead

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