Deputy Manager Registered Nurse

Job summary

Full time 37.5 hours per week. All supernumerary hours, with the expectation to cover nursing shifts if required.

A night enhancement of £1.50 per hour will apply from 8pm to 7am Monday Sunday (this does not apply to sleep-ins). A weekend day enhancement of £2.00 per hour will be paid from 7am to 8pm, Saturday and Sunday.

Gloucestershire House is a purpose-built building, with six separate additional bungalows, for 36 adults with physical disabilities.This service is rated outstanding by CQC.

Main duties of the job

As a Deputy Manager (RN) with Leonard Cheshire, you will fully support the Service Manager in the running of the nursing home and deputise in their absence. Providing effective management and supervision of a great team (including nurses and care staff), you will lead with passion and enthusiasm to ensure the service is well run. You will promote positive outcomes for disabled people with a flexible and proactive approach.

The role is fully supernumerary, with the expectation to cover nursing shifts if required.

Responsible for monitoring and providing the highest standards of nursing, clinical and personal support to our customers, you will promote independence and choice. You will ensure the service is fully compliant regarding health and safety management, fulfilling statutory obligations and excellent overall service delivery.

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Current NMC registration as a Registered Nurse
• A level of professional development and registration (may include Level 5 Leadership in Health and Social Care qualification).
• Experience in managing a team of nursing and care staff.
• Experience of providing direct personal and social care.
• Experience in working with customers who have physical and/or learning disabilities.
• Flexibility to work rostered hours.

About us

Leonard Cheshire welcomes applications from all sections of the community.We actively encourage applications from people with a disability, supporting where possible, your requirements for reasonable adjustments.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk. A satisfactory disclosure check (PVG membership in Scotland) is required for this post. References will be obtained for all roles.

Shortlisting for this role may take place as applications are received. We therefore reserve the right to close this vacancy once suitable candidates have been appointed.

* No agencies please *