Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust
An exciting opportunity has arisen for the position of a full-time Deputy Care Home Manager at Rawreth Court Care Home based in Rayleigh, Essex. This is a unique career opportunity to become a key member of the nursing team. You must be enthusiastic, motivated with good communication skills, and the ability to work under pressure. You must be a team player and willing to go the extra mile for our residents' care.
Main duties of the job
The post holder is responsible for the holistic assessment of care needs, the development, implementation, and evaluation of programs of care for residents/clients with Mental Health needs referred to the service. At all times upholding and teaching the Recovery model and being mindful of all physical health needs and social inclusion ensuring that anti-stigma is upheld.
About us
EPUT are looking for motivated staff who share our Trust values of Care, Learn, and Empower. In return, EPUT can offer you a range of benefits and development including:
* Season Ticket Loans
* NHS discounts for staff
* Excellent Training facilities and opportunities
* Buying and Selling annual leave scheme
* The opportunity to work bank shifts and expand knowledge and experience in other areas
* Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work
* Day One Flexible Employer
The Trust supports and actively encourages flexible working for all employees. We offer many options and you are encouraged to ask the recruiting manager what is possible for this role. If appointed, you will have the opportunity to apply for a flexible working request from the first day of your employment.
Job responsibilities
The post holder works under the overall supervision of the Home Manager but is required to undertake the duties of the post without direct supervision. They are required to teach other nursing and non-nursing staff allocated to their particular area. The post holder is designated as the person to take charge regularly in the absence of the Home Manager, with prior agreement with that person, undertaking defined managerial responsibility for the ward. In addition, the post holder will be expected to take a key role as lead on the clinical practice within the area, demonstrating good leadership skills while ensuring robust standards of care are in place, including physical, mental health, and social needs ensuring these are implemented and evaluated.
Person Specification
Education/ Qualifications
* RMN or RGN
* Proven experience at band 5
* Evidence of personal and professional development in contemporary mental health
* Ability to act as a mentor/preceptor of junior staff
Skills/Experience
* Good oral communication skills based on fluency in the English language
* Competent in leading a shift prioritising, assessing, and managing risk
* Able to undertake comprehensive assessments, including physical health, health promotion, and social inclusion
* Good understanding of Medication Management and the importance of accurate recording.
* Produce Personalised Care Plans in line with the Assessment and Risk Assessment.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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