Clinical Lead Nurse

Christchurch, Dorset

Up to £48,500

I am looking for an experienced Deputy Manager to assist in the running of a ‘good’ CQC rated nursing home in the beautiful town of Christchurch in Dorset.  The home provides high quality nursing, dementia, residential and respite care to 62 people and a multi-million pound investment has added new luxury bedroom suites and given a superb makeover to the whole home.

In this great post you will:

• Work with the Home Manager to develop and implement effective clinical governance policies and NICE guidelines and procedures
• Support and mentor nurses and carers, providing coaching and training on up to date clinical practices including medication administration, wound care, and regular assessment of residents' health
• Ensure care records are maintained for all residents and care plans reflect the need of the resident
• Monitor and review clinical standards across the care home, identifying areas for improvement and acting to implement changes
• Work collaboratively with the Home Manager and wider management team to ensure a positive and supportive work environment that promotes staff engagement, learning, and development
• Act as a role model to nurses and carers, demonstrating good clinical practice and providing leadership and guidance as required

For this fabulous role you must have:

• NMC Registration as a qualified Nurse
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Good clinical skills, with a focus on person-centred care
• The ability to work well under pressure, prioritising tasks effectively
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a solutions-focused approach
• Strong IT skills, with experience in maintaining electronic records and databases
• Good working knowledge of CQC standards

For more information on this post, please call Elite Care on 01604 879345.  We look forward to hearing from you.