Deputy Clinical Manger – Chaucer House – Canterbury

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a proactive, self-motivated and experienced nurse to provide clinical and professional nursing leadership to the nursing and care team.

We are looking to appoint a dynamic and skilled individual with excellent communication and interpersonal skills to provide visible, hands-on nursing leadership, with an understanding of the issues and challenges associated with delivering nursing care in a residential care home environment. The role holder will have overall responsibility for the continuing assessment of care needs and the development, implementation and evaluation of person-centred care.

You must be a solution-oriented role model who is passionate about delivering high standards of person-centred care; ensuring residents receive a positive experience in partnership with the multi-disciplinary team. It is essential that you have the skills required to support and partner with residents, families, carers, nurses and the wider multi-disciplinary team. You must also demonstrate excellent organisational skills and have robust understanding of change management processes. You must be forward thinking and be open to developing and progressing new ideas and innovative ways of working.

Requirements:

• Registered Nurse (NMC pin)
• Experience of working in a hospital
• Strong care planning (documentation) experience
• Evidence of current CPD
• Demonstrable leadership skills

If the above sounds like you, join now and benefit from;

· Competitive rates of pay

· DBS (at no cost to yourself)

· Pension contributions

· Refer a Friend bonus scheme

· Training and development opportunities

· 24/7 access to virtual GP’s, physiotherapy and counselling with our well-being service

· Employee of the Month and Sparkle Awards

· Flexible working patterns

· Discount at over 800 retailers

· A friendly, supportive, team working environment

Our positions are subject to Enhanced DBS Disclosures which will be completed upon successful application. All applications will be dealt with on an individual basis in accordance with our policy and organisational requirements.

We are an Equal Opportunities Employer.

Please note: If you are shortlisted, you will be invited to attend an interview. We regret to inform you that due to the high volumes of applicants, we do not write to candidates who are unsuccessful at the shortlisting stage. In the meantime, we would like to thank you for the interest you have shown in Avante Care & Support.