Band 6 Deputy Manager

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The Deputy Manager / Clinical Nurse Educator will be responsible for the clinical leadership and management for one or more of the cottages. To supervise and assist the Nursing staff in providing continuing responsibility for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care programmes and the setting of standards for nursing practice. Assist the Registered Manager and fellow members of the senior management team in ensuring the smooth running of the Home, including the maintenance of a clean, safe environment, and the provision of good quality care, activity and nutrition. As duty manager to respond to any problems in these areas, in the absence of the Home Manager.

Periods of absence such as annual leave, weekends, sick leave that will be shared amongst the Clinical Management Team. To assess people on the waiting list to ensure the environment can meet their needs, and to ensure a smooth transition of care as they take up their tenancy by drawing up an initial care plan, communicating this to staff and supporting residents. Through supervision of Band 5 nurses, to ensure that a detailed nursing assessment is carried out for new residents, and that they have a comprehensive, clear and up-to-date plan of care designed to meet the individuals identified care needs, and that these plans are regularly reviewed. Quality assurance trough the auditing of care plans and drug charts, identifying best practice and identifying areas of improvement back to the senior clinical management team To ensure the appropriate involvement of residents, their relatives and friends in their care and to ensure that clear, effective communication occurs with the person identified as the main carer, or appropriate contact, for the resident.

To maintain and improve communication systems within Birch Avenue, and with community professionals who come into the Home. To provide clinical advice and expertise to colleagues in Birch Avenue, taking a lead role in particular areas, working with the Manager and Senior Management Team. To promote opportunities for self, colleagues and junior staff to access available education or training. To share identified skills with colleagues, learners and junior staff, and to lead formal and informal teaching as appropriate.

To support the mentoring of students, and to act as mentor.