Job Description

Looking for a dynamic Clinical Lead Nurse/Deputy Manager to work in our care home in Cerne Abbas. The candidate must be a registered nurse. ( RGN/RMN)

Duties include

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Provide strong clinical leadership skills, supporting, energising, inspiring and empowering others in pursuit of a shared vision to ensure the effective management of the home. Ensuring nursing services adhere to the NMC code of conduct. Supervise key workers which means:- To be actively involved in the individual's care and helping to plan this care. Ensure key workers have completed all assessments within 24 hours of admission and all care plans are completed within 3 days of admission. Ensure that key workers have evaluated and reviewed all care plans at least monthly or when changes occur Clinical lead to oversee all nursing residents care including implementing and reviewing all nursing care plans Monitor the performance of all nursing and care staff and take the necessary action to manage poor performance, e.g. attendance issues, conduct and behaviour issues. Ensure the resident care is of the highest quality by actively leading the shift and ensuring policies and procedures are followed. Liaise with Manager if changes are required in any procedures to ensure the smooth running of the Home and highest quality care is maintained. To provide physical and personal care when needed. Ensuring call bells are answered promptly. Adopt a clinical management approach which is supportive, energetic, enthusiastic, dynamic and innovative and support the clinical team to create an environment that is stimulating and supportive to individuals. Ensure that staff implement policies and procedures and work collaboratively with the Multi-disciplinary team and service manager. Ensure residential residents are referred to the District Nursing team with regard to dressings, tissue viability etc. To contribute to the overall quality of the service delivery, by working closely with other members of the staff team, helping promote good practice taking part in staff meetings, and contributing to meeting the objective of the team. To promote dementia care, liaising with dementia link worker(s) to promote training and provide mentorship for care staff To take part in regular supervision meetings and in activities to meet agreed learning and development needs associated with the job. To work with the Residential Care Coordinator to deputise for the Home Manager to ensure the smooth running of the home during any absence. To work at all times in accordance with all service policies and procedures, especially:- Health and Safety and Security Adult Protection Financial
To report immediately any incident of a serious nature such as abuse.

Benefits

include paid breaks, contribution to company pension scheme, support in training and development, uniform.

Job Types: Full-time, Contract, Permanent

Benefits:

Company pension
Schedule:

12 hour shift Monday to Friday Weekend availability
Licence/Certification:

NMC (required)
Work Location: In person