Clinical Deputy Manager

Clinical Deputy Manager

Acacia Lodge Care Home, Henley-on-Thames, RG9 1EY

Hours per week: 40 

Salary: circa £50,000 per annum

Job Purpose: 

The role of the Deputy Manager is to manage all aspects of the Home’s daily operations, ensuring that the highest possible standard of care is provided in accordance with company policy and registration with the CQC, where clients are enabled to live with dignity and wellbeing.

At Future Care Group residents and families contribute to the care planning process.  We encourage our residents to make the home their own, and help them to make independent decisions about their lifestyle.   All our team colleagues are expected to ensure a harmonious happy environment within which our residents feel secure.

Only applications with the right to work in the UK may apply. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa.

Clinical Responsibilities:

• To co-ordinate the admission of clients via pre-admission assessment and compile a costed plan of care specific to the individual resident’s needs and wants. 
• Liaise with the resident’s representatives re advocacy, DoLs and Mental Capacity, and co-ordinate discussion involved with the client’s situation including health care providers, guardians etc.
• Audit care plan entries for accuracy, relevance and evidence of compliance, to ensure trained colleagues evaluate and review care plans at agreed dates and ensure that changes are communicated to the team and families.
• Keep appraised of all possible safeguarding incidents, major incidents, and complaints, and maintain good communication.
• Ensure that the correct systems for ordering, recording, and administering of medicines are implemented.
• Write and receive feedback on resident’s daily reports and provide written reports to the Operations Manager, Board of Directors, and appropriate external organisations.
• Ensure that the relevant nursing risk assessments are implemented, evaluated, and reviewed on a regular basis.
• Provide clear communication to residents and their families
• Ensure that team colleagues are up-to-date with clinical practices, and that they receive the support they need through regular supervision and training
• Deliver high standards of care through the active leadership of team members, utilising our IT systems

The Deputy Manager works closely with the Home Manager and Administration Manager who are responsible for all administration, human resource management, communication and public relations issues that are of a non-nursing nature.

In view of the wide diversification of duties, time management and the ability to prioritise are essential. Knowledge of IT is needed as the Home operates a computerised Care Management System, and has time and attendance recording and appraisal systems.

A staff development programme operates, and all trained colleagues are required to keep up-to-date in accordance with the NMC Registration.

About Us

Acacia Lodge Care Home is part of the Future Care Group – a leading provider of high-quality care homes, dedicated to creating unique settings and delivering outstanding care. Our mission is to enable people to have an independent future supported by individuals who live and breathe our core values.

We are looking for someone who shares our values and our vision. A caring heart and "Can do" attitude who has a creative flair, embraces challenges and finds solutions.

Rewards and Benefits:

• Employee Benefit Package – great savings, discounts, and rewards, including discounts at major supermarkets, High Street Stores, Cinemas and many more.
• Mental health support via our Employee Assistance Programme - a free and totally confidential health & wellbeing resource, offering a personalised programme that suits YOU
• Employee Recognition Awards – celebrating our loyal employees everyday
• Refer a friend bonus scheme
• Ongoing personal and professional development programme, including clinical training and development
• Fully funded apprenticeships
• Free DBS, Free onsite parking, Free hot meal on shift

The ideal candidate will have

• RGN valid pin
• DBS Check
• Specialist Nursing Practices
• Knowledge of Care Quality Commission (CQC) Guidelines.
• Knowledge of Gold Standard Framework for end of life Care
• Knowledge of Dementia Strategy and Dementia mapping is desired but not essential
• Have a valid UK driving licence 
• Be flexible (some weekends and night work may be required to meet the needs of the home)