Clinical Deputy Manager

**Deputy Manager - Firtree House Nursing Home**

**42hrs per week (30hrs Supernummary / 12hrs clinical)**

**Extraordinary lives. Outstanding People.**

The life of every resident we proudly care for is extraordinary, rich in history and unique life stories. We are Caring Homes, one of the UK’s leading providers of nursing, residential and dementia care. We have 69 homes in beautiful locations nationwideand we’re still growing. And we know that genuine care is delivered by passionate people who go above and beyond to help every resident live life to the full.

As a Deputy Manager, you’ll be part of the management team that sets the tone for delivering the highest standards of care in compliance with the NMC code of conduct. The safety of your team and the safeguarding of your residents are a key focus for thisrole. And together with your Home Manager, you will set the standards of excellence that empower and encourage your team to emulate. This is a role where the strength of the relationships you build with everyone around you will open the door to opportunitiesfor further training and career development.

**About the role**

This is a role where you will be involved in everything from the training and development of yourself and your staff, to marketing the home to new residents and new staff. You’ll be responsible for maintaining detailed and accurate care records. You’ll beordering and storing all medication safely. And you’ll be a point of contact for residents and their families. Representing your home with pride and passion. This is a role where health & safety management is core. And where your leadership skills will developfurther. You’ll be up to date with current evidence-based practice and have a working knowledge of CQC Standards and Regulations and will work using your initiative making effective decisions to improve care quality. You will always strive to provide greatquality holistic care, making every day better than the last. And you’ll be an ambassador of our values and striving to help every resident maintain the independence they seek and the dignity they deserve.

**The skills you’ll need**

You’re a registered nurse RGN or RMN with excellent clinical skills and a valid NMC pin. You’re currently working as a Senior Nurse/Unit Manager or Deputy Manager/Clinical Level with experience of complex care. NVQ Level 5 is desirable, but not essential.You’re a good manager - confident in leading a team and helping them make the most of every day. You’re multi-skilled - you’ll be involved in everything from planning to training, marketing to financial reporting. You’re a good listener - understanding whatmatters to your residents, their families, and your team. You’re a good learner - taking on the challenges of training your team and yourself. You’re ambitious - you want the best for your home and the best for your people. And your ambition for career successwill come through the qualities above.

**Above and beyond**

If you share a passion for going above and beyond for people who need a bit of extra care and a team that needs clear and confident management, your future career in care could accelerate here. The Deputy Manager role is challenging and ever-changing. Butthrough this, you’ll discover a career that’s incredibly rewarding. You’ll go above and beyond every day to make sure every resident can live their life to the full, as independently as possible. And we’ll go above and beyond for you. Helping you build anoutstanding future with the support and strength of a business that is growing with you. And as a business that specialises in dementia care, everyone who works here is offered our award-winning dementia training.

**About the Home**

Firtree House Nursing Home is a 50 bedded home, providing nursing care to residents. Located in Tunbridge Wells, Kent TN1 2JZ. With a CQC rating of Good

**Exceptional benefits package**
- Ongoing and continuous career development and succession planning
- Excellent on-going training from day one and throughout your career
- Salary scales and progression with internal promotions available, we are a large organisation
- Professional subscriptions reimbursed where essential for role
- Long service awards
- Recognition programme
- Refer a friend bonus scheme (earn up to £1000)
- Excellent apprenticeship scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme, confidential telephone counselling and legal advice 24 hours a day, 365 days a year & a Health & Wellbeing portal
- Wagestream - this enables you to keep track of your earnings, have instant access to 40% of wages already earned and access guidance to help with financial wellbeing
- Employee discount scheme
- Discounted reloadable cards and high street vouchers
- E-vouchers, access instant savings on your mobile device
- Holiday discounts & days out with discounts up to 60%
- Cinema benefits with discounts up to 40%
- Blue Light Discount Card
- Free or subsidised meals, depending on location

**To apply