Clinical - Unit Manager - Ipswich, United Kingdom - Athena Care Homes (UK) Limited

Athena Care Homes (UK) Limited

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Ipswich, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Clinical Unit Manager

Competitive rates of pay offered Plus £2000 Welcome Bonus

DBS paid
NMC registration annual renewal paid
Support with personal development
Welcome payment of £2000
Flexible shifts
Care Home score of 9.8 on

Reporting to the Clinical Care Manager, the Community Lead is responsible for day to day leadership and management on the community to ensure care is provided in line with regulations and policies and procedures.

The Community Lead will lead by example and provide strong leadership and knowledge to ensure the highest standards are consistently achieved.

The Community Lead will be responsible for ensuring the timely completion of audits, supervision of team members and the safe management of medicines.

The Community Lead will act in accordance with the organisation's values at all times.

Some of the responsibilities held by this professional position are as follows;
Take responsibility for pro-actively managing your team for the community.
Daily monitoring of clinical monitoring records used in the unit.
Ensure timely completion of weekly risk reports.
Ensure timely completion of monthly audits: medication management, pressure ulcer prevention, diet and hydration and care planning.
Ensure accurate reporting of quarterly care/clinical governance information is maintained and shared with management.
Ensure planned supervision is carried out for all team members in line with company policy.
Ensure timely communication to management of all incidents/accidents that require regulatory notifications
Ensure professional curiosity is exercised throughout all safeguarding investigations.

To be a positive role model at all times, treating people with respect and taking an inclusive approach in all aspects of the role.

Ensure effective support is given to registered nurses and clinical care associates.
Communicate effectively and professionally with all colleagues, residents, relatives and external stakeholders.
Develop measurable community development plans to support continuous improvement.

Monitor the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of residents' care through monthly audit of care plans using a planned approach.

Monitor the effective implementation of the company pressure ulcer prevention policy through daily monitoring of repositioning records and monthly audit of residents identified at risk.

Monitor the effectiveness of the company prevention of malnutrition and dehydration policy through daily monitoring of diet and fluid records and monthly audit of weight loss and dehydration risk.

Ensure that best practice champions in the home are supported to communicate and share learning with the team.

To remain visible on the unit on a daily basis and demonstrate behaviours in line with company values at all times.

Ensure Infection Prevention and Control measures are maintained at all times.
Ensure storage of medications are in line with company policies and procedures.
Ensure risk assessments are completed within the home and safe working practices are being followed.
Ensure equipment and environment is safe within the working environment.

What we're looking for:
An experienced leader with a passion for delivering excellent person-centred care to a high standard.

At least 2 years experience in leading and managing a care team

Motivated, kind and compassionate Registered Nurse to join a busy team

Proven track record of leading, empowering, supporting and motivating a care team.

Experience in implementing change with successful outcomes of improvement in care.

Excellent written, non-verbal and verbal communication skills.

Effective IT skills and competency

This is a great opportunity to work with a forward thinking team and you will be supported along your journey with our great leadership and management team.

If you are interested in this vacancy please apply

About Us

"Our Family Caring for Yours"

We are a family owned organisation with five care homes in the East of England.

Our purpose is to create excellent quality and homely environments with the highest standards of care, catering, activities and housekeeping.

We aim to enhance the lives of our residents and enable them to enjoy life to the full as individuals in happy, comfortable and safe surroundings.