Deputy Care Services Manager (RGN/RMN)
Wandsworth
£55,000
Purosearch are working with a leading care provider who is looking to appoint a RGN qualified Deputy Care Services Manager to work alongside the Client Service Manager on a day-to-day basis at their 70 bedded home. You will need to have previous care home experience and ideally have worked as a Deputy Manager; experience with dementia is desirable for this position. Flexibility in working patterns and weekend working on a rotation basis is part of the role.
Main Responsibilities of the role:
1. To co-ordinate the resident assessment process, ensuring involvement of the resident in identifying needs and preferences, and integration of all information into the care plan.
2. Ensure that all relevant information in respect of each resident is communicated as appropriate to achieve delivery of a person-centered approach.
3. When required, work hands-on with the team to ensure the appropriate levels of care are always in place.
4. A flexible approach to the working week, and to play a part in Duty Management.
5. Support the Care Services Manager to oversee the Safe Medication Management programme, ensuring robust auditing procedures including those surrounding pharmacy processes, and identify any training needs.
6. Alongside the Care Services Manager, create a framework for regular medication evaluation in respect of each resident and liaise with General Practitioners and Consultants.
7. Ensure all one-to-one meetings and annual performance reviews with team members in the department are completed.
8. Ensure appropriate staff coverage through effective staff scheduling and completion of daily assignments.
9. Regularly communicate to family members with regards to resident needs and progress.
Requirements:
1. Minimum 3 years' experience in long-term care or similar industry.
2. Plan, implement, evaluate and clearly document care delivery.
3. Team player, decisive, self-motivated, proactive, flexible, and adaptable.
4. Awareness of COSHH and CQC regulations.
5. Working knowledge of Health and Safety legislation.
6. Dementia experience/qualification desirable.
7. RGN/RMN qualified.
If you would like to apply for this role please contact Lily Hughes on 02079527641 or email l.hughes@purosearch.com #J-18808-Ljbffr