Unit Manager - South Hams, Devon, United Kingdom - Orchid Healthcare

Description

Unit Manager – RGN
Nursing | Elderly Care | Dementia Care | Nursing Home

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Our client, a nursing home near Plymouth is currently looking to recruit a permanent Unit Manager to help provide the highest levels of nursing care to their elderly residents.

• £23.50 per hour
• Qualified nurse adult
• 44 hours per week
• Day shifts only
• Nursing and dementia care to the elderly
• Immediate interviews
• Job reference JO19185

The successful Unit Manager candidate will be required to assist the Home Manager in planning and implementing the highest quality of nursing care to the homes frail elderly residents, some of who may suffer with dementia. You will be responsible for managing and motivating a team of nurses and carers and helping to ensure the smooth running of this reputable nursing home. Good communication skills and a passion for providing outstanding care are therefore essential.

SKILLS / QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

• You must be a qualified nurse – RGN - and registered with the NMC
• Excellent communication skills
• Previous experience in a Senior Nurse or Deputy Manager role desirable but not essential
• Min 2 years hands-on nursing experience
• Passion for elderly / dementia care

JOB REQUIREMENTS OF THE UNIT MANAGER:

• Work autonomously and independently whilst building strong relationships with the management and care staff throughout the organisation
• Maintain and assess the home's high quality care
• Organising and motivating the carers to ensure excellent standards of care are delivered
• Assist in inductions and orientations of new care staff
• Help to uphold the home's reputation as a recognised centre of excellence
• Liaising with other healthcare professionals and members of the multi-disciplinary team
• Administrative duties

Unit Lead / Clinical Lead / Nurse Manager / Nurse Lead / Lead Nurse / Senior Nurse