Deputy Nurse Manager

Location: Our Lady's, Our Ladys Home, 68 Ard Na VA Road, Belfast, Northern Ireland, BT12 6FF

Closing Date: 28th February 2025

Industry: Healthcare

Job Type: Full time

Salary: £25.26 Hourly

Can you make a real difference in the lives of others? At Macklin Care Homes you will work as part of an award-winning team valued for their contribution, with opportunities for career development, and a friendly and rewarding working environment. If you are a compassionate person who cares with heart, we would love to hear from you.

Our residents are at the heart of our homes; we are inspired not only by their stories and experiences of years gone by but also by knowing we are making a real difference in their lives.

Our Lady's Care Home is seeking an experienced and dedicated Deputy Nurse Manager to join our team. This role is pivotal in ensuring the highest standards of patient care through the effective, efficient, and safe management of the nursing home in the Nurse Manager's absence. The Deputy Nurse Manager will also contribute to the home's strategic development to align with the Company's mission and objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Patient Care & Quality Standards
  • Ensure that residents receive the highest standard of care and support.
  • Conduct resident assessments and oversee admissions to ensure smooth transitions.
  • Monitor and maintain compliance with healthcare regulations and best practices.
• Operational Management
  • Support the Nurse Manager in managing the day-to-day operations of the nursing home.
  • Lead and motivate the nursing and care staff to deliver exceptional care.
  • Oversee staffing, including scheduling, recruitment, and performance management.
• Health and Safety
  • Ensure adherence to the Home’s Health and Safety procedures and promote compliance among all staff.
  • Implement and monitor Health and Safety procedures to ensure a safe environment for residents and staff.
  • Address any incidents or risks promptly, following regulatory guidelines.
• Strategic Development
  • Collaborate with the Nurse Manager to plan and implement initiatives that enhance the home’s services and reputation.
  • Support the development and achievement of the company’s objectives.
• Management and Leadership
  • Actively contribute as a member of the management team to ensure the smooth operation of the Home.
  • Hold weekly meetings with the Nurse Manager to develop and review business improvement plans for exceptional care delivery.
• Professional Standards and Compliance
  • Adhere to the NMC Professional Code of Conduct and comply with all relevant legal and statutory requirements.
  • Proactively identify areas for improvement in nursing practices, providing evidence-based recommendations for investigation by the Nurse Manager.
  • Ensure compliance with regulations under the Controlled Drugs Act and the policy on the custody, storage, and administration of drugs and medicines.
  • Maintain strict confidentiality at all times, respecting residents’ privacy and dignity.
• Collaborative Relationships
  • Build and maintain strong professional relationships with doctors, pharmacists, external medical staff, residents’ families, religious practitioners, and the RQIA Inspection Team.

Essential Criteria:

• Registered Nurse with a valid NMC (Nursing and Midwifery Council) pin.
• Relevant post-registration qualification or evidence of ongoing professional development.
• Significant experience in a leadership or senior nursing role within a care home or similar healthcare setting.
• Demonstrated experience in managing staff and overseeing care delivery.
• Proven ability to handle clinical emergencies and manage challenging situations effectively.
• Strong clinical and decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities, with the capacity to engage effectively with residents, families, staff, and external stakeholders.
• Commitment to maintaining high standards of care and ensuring residents' dignity and privacy.

Desirable Criteria:

• Relevant and current management qualification.
• Prior or current experience managing a team.
• Experience of working with the Elderly in a Care Home environment.

Company benefits:

• Collaborating with an award-winning team with family values.
• A comprehensive paid induction programme.
• Wide variety of training provided.
• Career development opportunities.
• Flexibility of shifts.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Discounted rates at Malone Hotel, Belfast.
• Health and wellbeing initiatives including team-building initiatives.
• Free car parking and uniform.
• Incentives for employee referrals.

Ensure your CV is up to date as this is required for the interview process. Sponsorship for this role is not offered. Applications requiring sponsorship will not be considered. Interviews may take place before the job advertisement closes. Submit your application promptly as the role may close early if a suitable candidate is appointed. In addition, we also reserve the right to enhance the criteria at the shortlisting stage. Successful candidates must be willing to register with NISCC. An Enhanced Access NI Check will be required for this post. If successful, please be aware that we do have a policy on the recruitment of ex-offenders. As per the Access NI Code of Practice, Macklin Care Homes also has a policy on the secure handling, use, storage, and retention of disclosure information. Copies of these documents along with the Access NI Code of Practice are available upon request by contacting the HR Department. It is Macklin Care Homes Policy that any existence of a criminal conviction will not necessarily lead to the withdrawal of a job offer, but the failure to disclose all criminal convictions fully and accurately will lead to the withdrawal of a job offer. Macklin Care Homes is an Equal Opportunities Employer.