Head of Nursing Medicine in Belfast

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. Arlington Care Home, based in Belfast, is seeking an experienced and dedicated Nurse Manager on a full-time basis (37.5 hours per week), to continue the standard of excellence in nursing and healthcare that Macklin Care Homes is known for.

Acts as a member of the management team, ensuring the smooth running of the Care Home. Works within the NMC Professional Code of Conduct, complying with all legal and statutory requirements outlined. Adheres to regulations outlined in the 'Controlled Drugs Act' and the policy entitled 'Custody, Storage and Administration of Drugs and Medicines' and ensures staff compliance. Endeavours to establish good working relationships with all doctors, pharmacists, external medical staff, residents' relatives and friends, religious practitioners and the RQIA Inspection Team.

Continually updates oneself on current procedures through the use of literature available in the Care Home and attends internal and external courses when requested by Senior Managers. Remains fully compliant with the Company's Health and Safety Procedures and ensures standards are maintained by all staff. Adheres to the fire and accident prevention policy of the Home and participates in the investigation and prevention of all incidents/accidents in the Home. Ensures that all emergencies, untoward incidents and complaints are acted upon and processed per the Care Home's Policy and Procedures.

Undertakes duties and responsibilities of a Staff Nurse as and when required, including participation in the on-call rota on a rotational basis with the Nurse Manager. Administer medication to residents on two mornings per week and provide nursing support as required, ensuring safe and effective care delivery. Conducts assessments on potential residents being admitted to the Care Home in line with the Company budget and in conjunction with the Nurse Manager. Audits and reviews care files on a bi-monthly basis, recording the same in conjunction with the Nurse Manager.

Monitors residents' diets in association with the Staff Nurse, ensuring nutritional content, presentation and suitability of meals provided. Ensures the social and spiritual welfare of each resident by monitoring social needs as outlined in the resident's care plan, requesting external help from professional services and involving relatives and friends in the interaction of the patient with the environment. Ensures the safekeeping of residents' belongings and valuables per the Care Home policy. Assesses if procedures relevant to new admissions have been completed and are accurate - risk assessments, care plans, observations, and drug administration.

Spot checks on the treatment room and first aid boxes to ensure fully stocked. Ensures that adequate supplies of nursing material are available for use in line with the Company budget and minimising costs where feasible. Ensures adequate infection control measures are in operation within the Care Home and demonstrates compliance with the same. Liaises with the Head Housekeeper to ensure cleanliness, tidiness & maintenance in all parts of the Care Home is maintained and to ensure proper disposal of waste. Ensures all nursing equipment & areas are kept clean.

Day-to-day management of staff, ensuring compliance with Care Home policies and procedures and delivery of exceptional care. Participates in the interviewing, orientation, and training of new staff and proactively manages the development of current staff. Ensures adequate staffing levels at all times, including managing holidays and weekly rotas in the absence of the Deputy Nurse Manager. Conducts quarterly supervision with Staff Nurses/Care Assistants to monitor the quality of care provided and training requirements. Conducts return to work and performance reviews as required, including investigation and disciplinary meetings as required.

Identifies individual staff training needs in respect of all aspects of residents' care, in particular clinical procedures. Notifies Senior Management of any sign of ill health or stress in staff members in the Care Home. Updates and makes available relevant information and records for the inspector's visits in conjunction with the Nurse Manager. Is fully compliant with the Company's Equal Opportunities Policy and HR policies. Observes and reports on residents' health status and maintains a high standard of record keeping and documentation by complying with the NMC Standards for Record Keeping. Updates Care Home policies and procedures as required. Ensures complaints are recorded and updated in the relevant book. Maintain records of all fire drills. Organises Christmas and Birthday presents for residents.

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. Experience working with the Elderly in a Care Home environment.

At Macklin Care Homes, we understand the hard work and dedication that our colleagues bring to their roles, and we are committed to rewarding their efforts with a comprehensive benefits package:

• A wide variety of training is provided.
• Career development opportunities.
• Flexibility of shifts.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Discounted rates at Malone Hotel, Belfast.
• Health and well-being initiatives, including team-building initiatives.
• Free car parking and uniform*
• Incentives for employee referrals*

*T&Cs will apply. 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. 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.