Job Description

Unit Lead/Manager Position (RGN/RMN/RNLD):

Contract - Permanent

36 hours per week (including paid breaks)

21.88 an hour (negotiable for the right candidate)

5.6 weeks holiday

Registered RGN/RMN/RNLD with relevant experience of employment within nursing home environments and ideally experience in a senior nurse position.

STATUTORY REQUIREMENT:

The postholder must hold proof of current relevant registration with the

Nursing Midwifery Council (NMC). Postholder must have integrity and be of good character and be both physically and mentally fit for the post.

RESPONSIBLE TO:

Home Manager and Registered Provider/Director.

JOB SUMMARY:

Support the Registered Home Manager in the operational day-to-day management of the nursing unit ensuring staffing levels are maintained, high standards of care and continued compliance with relevant legislation.

To promote and oversee professional, Clinical, administrative, and care planning within the Home in accordance with current Care Quality Commission (CQC)

To ensure that all care standards are being adhered to. To ensure that the health and welfare of the Service Users is maintained, monitored and Managed.

To be flexible in working time and practices to ensure continuity of care.

To ensure Senior Care Staff follow procedures and ensure implementation.

To be physically fit for the post.

RESPONSIBILITIES OF POST

To ensure that the care is conducted to the highest standards compliant within Company procedures and statutory requirements, in such a way as to ensure the best possible care for the residents and not bring the Home or its service users into disrepute. To uphold the Company's Statement of Purpose and Company's Philosophy of Care and adhere to these principals. To maintain and ensure confidentiality regarding all aspects of care. To report any behaviour or action within the Care Home which adversely affects the well-being or safety of any Service User in compliance with Company procedure and Regulation 37 of the Care Homes Regulation 2000. To supervise and delegate responsibility within the realms of Nursing staff, Care Staff and Domestic Staff s. To ensure that the Home has adequate staff cover as dictated by the Home Manager and to be knowledgeable in the Company's Policies and Procedures to cover any shortfalls. To be knowledgeable in and ensure staff follow all policies and procedures relevant to the Home, including but not limited to medication requirements, Environmental Health, Fire, Health and Safety at work, dignity at work for all, fair working practices and appropriate employment practices. To oversee that care plans are kept up to date and accurate. To assist in ensuring the security of all Service Users and the premises through the observance of security procedures and the challenging of any strangers in the home. To at all times act as an Ambassador of Inspired Life Care Limited To ensure you and all staff are suitably uniformed. To support the Manager in the safe and appropriate running of the Home as reasonably required. To be a 'point of contact' for families and relatives, to build and maintain good relationships, manage any concerns and escalate to the Home Manager as needed. To support the staff team, carry out supervisions and appraisals with staff on the unit, ensuring any issues or training needs are identified and actioned. Ensuring compliance with Deprivation of Liberty processes and The Mental Capacity Act 2005

CLINICAL

To ensure that service user's medication is correctly administered, monitored and ordered in accordance with National Midwifery Council legislation. To be knowledgeable regarding the use of equipment and facilities within the Home. To be knowledgeable regarding emergency procedures pertaining to our service users and to attend Training Courses if required. To respond quickly and appropriately to the physical, spiritual, emotional and mental needs of the service users. To liaise with staff, service users, general practitioners and other multi-disciplinary team members to promote the provision of quality care. To ensure that service user's individual care needs are being met and care plans are being followed, implemented and amended/updated as appropriate. To take personal responsibility in becoming fully aware and observant of all Company Policies and Procedures and their implementation. To provide appropriate training and support where required. To make recommendations as to improvements to policies and procedures as appropriate To take the lead role as and when required and according to staffing levels To delegate appropriately to Senior Carers as required.

ADMINISTRATIVE

To be knowledgeable of all of the Home's procedures including but not limited to disciplinary and grievances. To maintain good working relationships. To comply with The Care Standards Act 2000. To advocate No Secrets Policy. Completion of monthly internal quality assurance audits, and action plans as needed. To be responsible for ensuring that where necessary applications are made for Deprivation of Liberty authorisations on behalf of residents on the unit, and to ensure any DOLs conditions are actioned. To ensure that Service Users Care Plans are regularly reviewed, implemented and maintained correctly reflecting Service Users needs. To be involved in and ensure that reports are completed on daily events. That those agencies who have input into the service user's care regarding assessment meetings. i.e. general practitioners, CPN's, Social Services, Nurse Assessors and Relatives, are accommodated. To be aware of all relevant information handed over at the change of shift. Within reasonable bounds to be knowledgeable regarding the whereabouts of all service users at all times. To ensure that any repairs or defects to fitments and fittings of which you are aware are reported to the relevant department. To anticipate and avert problems wherever possible. To identify and make suggestions for change and improvement in the day to day running of the Unit, with support from the Home Manager To contribute during Inspections and Quality Monitoring visits from external agencies To ensure staff working on the unit complete their mandatory training as per company requirements

TRAINING

To keep up to date with recent developments, attend relevant courses and inform and encourage other staff in all aspects of relevant care.

In accordance with NMC Regulations ensure that you undertake sufficient number of hours training over a 3 year period in order to re-register.

GENERAL

To undertake any other duties as reasonably required and of which you are capable

To work towards and to constantly review where improvements can be made in the Home for the betterment of the Service Users or any customers/clients of the Home

This job description is not meant to be either definitive nor restrictive and will be modified to meet changing circumstances and needs.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From 21.88 per hour

Expected hours: 36 per week

Experience:

Clinical Lead or Equivalent: 2 years (required)
Licence/Certification:

NMC (required)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person