Deputy Manager (£3000 Welcome Bonus)

Job responsibilities

As a Deputy Manager, your duty is to ensure that patients receive the best quality of care possible. This includes adhering to best practices and legal requirements related to spirituality, equity, diversity, and rights. You will be responsible for leading the clinical team and collaborating with external agencies to enhance care models. It is crucial to have knowledge of policies and legislation related to service provision to carry out your duties effectively.

Your main responsibility is to lead the team in providing exceptional care to service users while ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and policies. You will maintain good practice through audits, establish therapeutic relationships, and monitor service users' physical, mental, and emotional states. As a professional, you will participate in the organisation's appraisal process, align personal development with its objectives, and ensure the safe administration of medicines. It is also essential to respect different approaches within the team, maintain confidentiality, and conduct yourself professionally towards service users, colleagues, and other agencies. You will also lead and participate in joint work with experts and agencies.

This role requires educating and supporting pre/post-registration students, staff, carers, and service users. You will deliver teaching sessions and presentations to develop the care team according to the organisation's goals and objectives within the appraisal process. Additionally, you will provide staff induction, mentorship, appraisal, and clinical supervision to professional colleagues where necessary.

To apply for the position of Deputy Manager, you must be a Registered Mental Health Nurse (part 3 or 13) registered with the UK Nursing and Midwifery Council and have evidence of appropriate post-graduate learning. You should also have at least two years of experience as a staff nurse, working knowledge of the Mental Health Act 1983 and 2007 amendments, and significant experience in risk assessment and care planning. Additionally, you should have a working knowledge of the safeguarding process and the Mental Capacity Act 2005, a thorough understanding of the care needs of vulnerable adults, specifically those with complex needs, and a sense of responsibility under the Care Programme Approach, Clinical Governance, and Child Protection Legislation.

In return, at Options for Care, we recognise the immense value of our team members. Our staff is the foundation of our success, and we appreciate their exceptional dedication to our clients. We prioritise employee development and are committed to supporting our staff in every stage of their career journey. Our workplace is warm and welcoming, with necessary assistance and supervision to ensure a positive work environment.

Our comprehensive staff health benefits package further demonstrates our commitment to the well-being of our staff. Our commitment to staff well-being is further evidenced by our well-being risk assessments, which are utilised to create personalised support plans for each employee. We take all necessary steps to ensure that our staff are well taken care of professionally and personally.

At Options for Care, we pride ourselves on creating a safe and healthy work environment that promotes staff productivity and longevity. That is why we offer competitive compensation, including an annual cost of living pay increase for all our staff members, in addition to an incremental pay system tied to our appraisal process, which is our way of showing gratitude for their exceptional dedication to our service users. This incremental pay pathway includes the first pay rise following the successful completion of a six-month probation period, ensuring that our staff are rewarded for their hard work and commitment to quality care.

We are passionate about creating a positive work environment that fosters growth, development, and well-being. Join us at Options for Care and be part of a team that is dedicated to your success!

If you are interested in applying for the role or wish to have an informal discussion, please email hr@optionsforcare.net or please call:

• Jean Hammond, Head of Care, on 07946866563

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Mental Health Nurse (part 3 or 13).
• Evidence of appropriate post-graduate learning.

Desirable

• Experience in similar care setting.
• Qualification in management or clinical leadership.

Experience

Essential

• A minimum of 2 years experience at Band 5.
• Working Knowledge of the Mental Health Act 1983 and 2007 amendments.
• Significant experience of risk assessment and the care planning process.
• Working knowledge of the safeguarding process and Mental Capacity Act 2005.
• Thorough understanding of care needs of vulnerable adults, specifically those with complex needs.
• Understanding of responsibilities under the Care programme.
• Approach, Clinical Governance and Child Protection Legislation.

Desirable

• At least 6 months experience within a mental health rehabilitative environment.
• Demonstration of understanding of CQC regulations.
• Experience of managing and supervising a staff team.
• Professional leadership, especially professional development and supervision and appraisal.
• Evidence of the ability to challenge and change practice and leading and managing employees and services through change.

Skills

Essential

• Computer literate, excellent oral and written communication skills. Active Listening skills.
• Supervisory/Leadership skills.
• Problem solving skills and information handling skills.

Desirable

• Line management.
• Supervision both clinical and managerial.

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Flexible, Personal Integrity.
• Meet the requirements of an appropriate person to manage these services under the Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) Regulations 2014: Regulation 7.
• Flexible and adaptable working practice with a pro-active approach to problem solving.
• Approachable, helpful and encouraging with excellent interpersonal skills.
• Motivated to improve performance and make a difference to others health & quality of life.
• Empowering others, Striving to facilitate others contributions sharing leadership, nurturing capability and long term development of others.

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).