Job summary
The post is part of the senior clinical management team, which consists of the Registered / Clinical Manager, fellow Deputy Managers / Senior Nurses. This post will assist in ensuring the smooth running of the Home and the provision of good quality care, activity, and nutritionincluding the maintenance of a clean, safe environment,. The post holder will also act as duty manager, in the absence of the Clinical / Registered Manager. Periods of absence such as annual leave, weekends, sick leave that will be shared amongst the Clinical Management Team TheDeputy Manager will provide clinical leadership and management alongside the Clinical Manager for the unit.
Main duties of the job
Through supervision of Band 5 nurses, to ensure that a detailed nursing assessment is carried out for new residents, and that they have a comprehensive, clear, and up-to-date plan of care designed to meet the individuals identified care needs, and that these plans are regularly reviewed
Quality assurance through the auditing of care plans and drug charts, identifying best practice and identifying areas of improvement back to the senior clinical management team
To ensure the appropriate involvement of residents, their relatives, and friends in their care and to ensure that clear, effective communication occurs with the person identified as the main carer, or appropriate contact, for the resident
To maintain and improve communication systems within Birch Avenue, and with community professionals who come into the Home
To ensure that qualified staff are supported in developing best practice within the home, through working alongside them, and through supervision and formal and informal teaching
To provide clinical advice and expertise to colleagues in Birch Avenue, taking a lead role in particular areas, working with the Manager and Senior Management Team
About us
We are passionate about providing the very best care to the people we support, and we're looking for amazing people who share this passion to join us.
What is it that makes our Trust such a special place to work? Well, it's all about the people. Our staff, service users, carers and families all come from such diverse backgrounds and all have expertise and stories to share.
It's important that you feel supported in your role, that the people who you work with are as passionate as you are and that your health and wellbeing is taken care of
If you're interested in developing your career, you'll have access to a range of training and education opportunities, including apprenticeships, work experience and placements, as well as the chance to get involved in research.
We are all very proud of the difference we make to people's lives each and every day and if that's something that you'd like to be part of we'd love to have you with us.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical
- To assess people on the waiting list to ensure the environment can meet their needs, and to ensure a smooth transition of care as they take up their tenancy by drawing up an initial care plan, communicating this to staff and supporting residents, their relatives, and staff through the transition
- Through supervision of Band 5 nurses, to ensure that a detailed nursing assessment is carried out for new residents, and that they have a comprehensive, clear, and up-to-date plan of care designed to meet the individuals identified care needs, and that these plans are regularly reviewed
- Quality assurance trough the auditing of care plans and drug charts, identifying best practice and identifying areas of improvement back to the senior clinical management team
- To ensure the appropriate involvement of residents, their relatives, and friends in their care and to ensure that clear, effective communication occurs with the person identified as the main carer, or appropriate contact, for the resident
- To maintain and improve communication systems within Birch Avenue, and with community professionals who come into the Home
- To be responsible for monitoring that structured handovers are taking place in the format agreed by the management team
- To ensure that qualified staff are supported in developing best practice within the home, through working alongside them, and through supervision and formal and informal teaching
- To accompany the GP on doctors rounds and reviews of residents when necessary and communicate this back to staff through handovers and care records
- To provide clinical advice and expertise to colleagues in Birch Avenue, taking a lead role in particular areas, working with the Manager and Senior Management Team
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Principal duties
- To work flexibly to meet service requirements within contracted hours which will involve acting as duty manager, and also working shifts on clinical areas when the need arises. This will involve working some evenings and weekends and other variable hours should the need be identified
- To manage and lead junior staff in the delivery of high-quality care to residents. To ensure the appropriate delegation of key tasks to junior staff
- To work to Professional Codes of Conduct, Care Quality Commission Outcomes and SHSC Policies and Procedures in conjunction to close working with relevant Housing Association and to ensure junior staff also comply with these standards
Be personally responsible for maintaining professional registration with the NMC. Failure to produce evidence of periodic registration on time may lead to regrading/dismissal
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical
- To assess people on the waiting list to ensure the environment can meet their needs, and to ensure a smooth transition of care as they take up their tenancy by drawing up an initial care plan, communicating this to staff and supporting residents, their relatives, and staff through the transition
- Through supervision of Band 5 nurses, to ensure that a detailed nursing assessment is carried out for new residents, and that they have a comprehensive, clear, and up-to-date plan of care designed to meet the individuals identified care needs, and that these plans are regularly reviewed
- Quality assurance trough the auditing of care plans and drug charts, identifying best practice and identifying areas of improvement back to the senior clinical management team
- To ensure the appropriate involvement of residents, their relatives, and friends in their care and to ensure that clear, effective communication occurs with the person identified as the main carer, or appropriate contact, for the resident
- To maintain and improve communication systems within Birch Avenue, and with community professionals who come into the Home
- To be responsible for monitoring that structured handovers are taking place in the format agreed by the management team
- To ensure that qualified staff are supported in developing best practice within the home, through working alongside them, and through supervision and formal and informal teaching
- To accompany the GP on doctors rounds and reviews of residents when necessary and communicate this back to staff through handovers and care records
- To provide clinical advice and expertise to colleagues in Birch Avenue, taking a lead role in particular areas, working with the Manager and Senior Management Team
-
Principal duties
- To work flexibly to meet service requirements within contracted hours which will involve acting as duty manager, and also working shifts on clinical areas when the need arises. This will involve working some evenings and weekends and other variable hours should the need be identified
- To manage and lead junior staff in the delivery of high-quality care to residents. To ensure the appropriate delegation of key tasks to junior staff
- To work to Professional Codes of Conduct, Care Quality Commission Outcomes and SHSC Policies and Procedures in conjunction to close working with relevant Housing Association and to ensure junior staff also comply with these standards
Be personally responsible for maintaining professional registration with the NMC. Failure to produce evidence of periodic registration on time may lead to regrading/dismissal
Person Specification
Training and Qualification
Essential
- Registered Mental Health Nurse qualification and registration with NMC
- Evidence of ongoing professional development
Desirable
- Qualification in dementia care.
Knowledge and skills
Essential
- Knowledge of assessment planning and implementation of care plans
- Ability to participate and deliver clinical supervision.
Experience
Essential
- Experience in supervision of junior staff
- Experience of working with older adults with a dementia
Desirable
- Experience of practicing in a clinical setting with services users that have complex and enhanced dementia
- Experience of working in a clinical setting where physical assessment and / or triage skills are required
Person Specification
Training and Qualification
Essential
- Registered Mental Health Nurse qualification and registration with NMC
- Evidence of ongoing professional development
Desirable
- Qualification in dementia care.
Knowledge and skills
Essential
- Knowledge of assessment planning and implementation of care plans
- Ability to participate and deliver clinical supervision.
Experience
Essential
- Experience in supervision of junior staff
- Experience of working with older adults with a dementia
Desirable
- Experience of practicing in a clinical setting with services users that have complex and enhanced dementia
- Experience of working in a clinical setting where physical assessment and / or triage skills are required
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
