Job Description

Job Title:

Unit Manager / Clinical Lead - Nursing Home

Salary:

23.00 per hour

Hours:

Full-time, 36 hours per week

Employer:

Nursing Home

Location:

CT17 0ER

We are seeking an experienced and dedicated

Unit Manager / Leader (RGN/RMN)

to join our care home team.

Responsibilities

Assume overall responsibility for all clinical issues within the Unit Assist in the overall management of the Home promoting a homely, safe environment with a focus on quality care provision Be conversant with the Abbey Healthcare's policies and procedures and the regulatory framework with which the home is required to comply and ensure that the unit operates in accordance with these Ensure care practices are reflective of the requirements of the statutory bodies and the latest research, and that such practices are reviewed and developed regularly, in order to ensure best practice Ensure a system is in place that promotes residents' participation in the planning and reviewing of care Maintain an efficient system for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating care Ensure an appropriate exchange of information between all grades of staff to promote continuity of care Liaise with relevant parties in order to facilitate service user care and well-being Report any actual or potential shortfalls in the provision of service user care to the Home Manager or Regional Manager Ensure the safe administration of drugs in accordance with NMC guidelines and Abbey Healthcare's policies and procedures, reporting to the Home Manager as necessary. Delegate duties to other staff members and monitor their performance Provide advice to the Home Manager in respect of the clinical needs of the unit in recruitment and selection of staff Maintain effective systems for the development and management of infection control, service user moving and handling, tissue viability and meeting the nutritional needs of Service Users Provide guidance and training to relevant staff on the above Assume full responsibility for professional development of registered nurses and care staff on the unit Contribute to the continuing development of the Home through professional self-development and the promotion of evidence-based practice Provide advice to the Home Manager in respect of the clinical needs of the unit in respect of achieving optimum daily staffing (rota setting) Promote the effective and efficient use of all resources and supplies to maintain an adequate stock level of all items appropriate to the needs of the unit and its service users Be available for duty on an "on-call" basis for all clinical issues, and as required for all Home issues in the absence of the Home Manager To undertake other duties applicable to the post, as necessary for the efficient running of the Home and effective delivery of care

Ideal Person

must be UK Registered nurse with 3 years experience in UK. Proven experience in a leadership role within a healthcare setting. Strong knowledge of patient care practices and anatomy. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment.
What We Offer:

Competitive pay rate of

23.00 per hour

. Supportive working environment. Opportunities for career development and progression. Employee benefits package.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From 23.00 per hour

Expected hours: 36 - 48 per week

Benefits:

Company pension Employee discount Flexitime On-site parking Referral programme Store discount
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person