Care Home Unit Manager
Park View Nursing Home, Liverpool, Merseyside
- Pay:
- £23 per hour
- Type:
- Permanent
- Shift:
- Mixed (Weekdays with Alternative Weekends)
- Closing date:
- 15/02/2024
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About the company
Kingsley Healthcare isn't just a care home group, we are a family where our passionate individuals are changing lives every day. Winners of the 2024 Health Investors Residential Elderly Care Provider of the Year, we are ranked – for the eighth year running! - among the top 20 large UK care home groups (carehome.co.uk) for our exceptional care, and proudly support over 1,500 residents to live in a safe, welcoming and nurturing environment.
We are proud to be ranked No.1 in the UK for our commitment to wellbeing at work (Indeed's Better Work Awards 2023) and our sector-leading 4.7 Glassdoor rating, we are also a Real Living Wage employer, ensuring that we reward and value dedication.
We welcome passionate individuals who want to make a difference to our growing family which puts our people and our residents first.
About the role
As a care home unit manager, you will assist the home manager in overseeing the daily operations of the home. You will be part of a strong management team, working closely with our nurses and carers to provide a consistent service delivery that meets the needs of our residents. Your focus will be on making sure we have the best nursing and clinical care provisions for our residents and you will actively contribute to clinical delivery.
Reports to: Home Manager
Key duties and responsibilities
- Work with the Home Manager to develop and implement effective clinical governance policies and NICE guidelines and procedures, adhering to the NMC guidelines and/or regulatory bodies at all times.
- Support and mentor nurses and carers, providing coaching and training on up to date clinical practices including medication administration, wound care, and regular assessment of residents' health.
- Ensure care records are maintained for all residents and care plans reflect the need of the resident, in line with regulatory requirements and professional best
- Monitor and review clinical standards across the care home, identifying areas for improvement and acting to implement changes.
- Work collaboratively with the Home Manager and wider management team to ensure a positive and supportive work environment that promotes staff engagement, learning, and development.
- Act as a role model to nurses and carers, demonstrating good clinical practice and providing leadership and guidance as required.
Skills and attributes
- Proven experience as a Nurse Manager, or a similar leadership role in the care sector.
- Pleasant personality with excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Strong team player with good coaching and mentoring skills
- Good clinical skills, with a focus on person-centred care
- Ability to work well under pressure, prioritising tasks effectively
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a solutions-focused approach
- Strong IT skills, with experience in maintaining electronic records and databases
Education and qualification
- NMC registered nurse with relevant post-registration experience.
What will you gain?
You will have the satisfaction of working with and being supported by an enthusiastic and caring team that puts people at the heart of the business. We know the happiness of our staff improves the service we give our residents. You will have plenty of opportunities to learn and develop your skills, and we have the procedures and processes in place to help you at every step
Benefits
Comprehensive induction and training programme.
Opportunities for career development and progression.
Employee Assistance Programme
Blue Light Card Scheme. We’ll reimburse the enrolment fee of this fantastic scheme that offers discounts on holidays, days out and over 15,000 national brands.
We’ll pay for your full DBS disclosure
Annual NMC PIN renewal paid