Deputy Manager RGN/RMN in Liverpool

We are currently looking for a Deputy Manager RGN/RMN at our Church View Home in Liverpool. The role will be 44 hours per week and will include some weekends. Supernumerary shift to be discussed at interview stage.

About our Home:

Your loved one will find the safest and warmest of welcomes at our outstanding nursing home, which offers the very best of nursing care with the atmosphere of a home where everybody is considered 'family'. Our qualified nurses are on hand to provide the highest standard of care 24 hours a day, supported by a well-trained and dedicated team of carers and support staff. We're a very popular purpose-built care home built over three floors, very much part of the local community with a great team who are dedicated, caring, and devoted to residents.

About the Role:

You will be responsible for assisting the Registered Home Manager in managing and developing high quality services for all our residents and the management and development of the staff team. We are looking for our Deputy Manager to instil a culture of care and continuous improvement across the service, actively working with the team, our residents and their families to develop a centre of excellence for person centred care. Support the service with on-call.

The successful candidate will ensure the promotion of high standards of care, fulfil the duties of the Home Manager where required, ensuring the home runs in accordance with CQC guidelines and that the team are managed appropriately and that the home is run in a smooth and efficient manner.

Your Skills and Experience:

• Experience of working in a similar environment, you will be able to demonstrate a track record in leading, motivating, managing and developing staff.
• Must be a qualified RMN or RGN with a valid NMC PIN and the ability to provide hands-on approach to nursing/care.
• You will have a clear understanding of leadership responsibilities in elderly/social care with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proven management experience within the sector and relevant qualifications.
• Self-motivated, resilient and well-organised, you will be dependable, able to work well under pressure and flexible to meet the needs of the residents and the home.
• Be conversant with the company/home's policies and procedures and the regulatory framework within which each home is required to comply and to ensure the home operates within these.
• Ensure all care plans, risk assessments, audits and other agreed outcome measures are an integral part of the residents' care and that these are monitored and updated on a regular basis in accordance with regulatory requirements.
• Undertake regular audits to assess the quality of care given to the residents and present those findings at managers meetings.
• Continue to build a positive reputation of the home and liaise professionally with visitors including families, friends and other external stakeholders.

In return we offer:

• 28 days annual leave (pro rata).
• Pension Scheme.
• Cost of DBS Check paid for you.
• Comprehensive paid induction training and ongoing development through our training academy.
• Full support of a strong Head Office Team including HR, Finance, Recruitment, Payroll and Administration.
• NMC Pin renewal costs will be reimbursed.

As part of our recruitment process you will be required to complete an Enhanced DBS check.