Job Title: Deputy Home Manager (Nursing)
Location: Stoke-on-Trent
Position Type: Temporary agency role with potential for permanent hire

About the Role
As Deputy Home Manager, you'll support the Home Manager in delivering high-quality nursing care, overseeing staff, and ensuring compliance with legal standards. You'll work closely with nursing and care staff to maintain a responsive, compassionate, and effective care service for residents.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Leadership

* Provide clinical guidance and support to nursing staff.

* Assist with care planning, assessments, and use evidence-based tools to ensure resident needs are met.

* Act as an advisor on clinical practices and protocols, ensuring all nurses are equipped to provide high-quality care.

Management

* Support daily operations and manage the home in the Manager's absence.

* Assist with staff recruitment, retention, and scheduling.

* Take part in disciplinary and investigation processes as required.

Professional Standards

* Follow NMC Code of Conduct and maintain current registration.

* Ensure nursing staff adhere to ethical and professional standards, including documentation, accountability, and care quality.

Communication

* Maintain clear and effective communication with staff, residents, and families.

* Hold regular meetings to update the team on clinical standards and quality practices.

* Support a positive environment through respectful and clear communication.

Care Planning

* Conduct assessments for new residents and create short-term care plans.

* Regularly review and update care plans to reflect residents' evolving needs.

* Work collaboratively with health and social care professionals to support residents' care plans.

Privacy & Dignity

* Ensure residents' privacy and dignity are upheld in all care plans and interactions.

* Support a culture of respect for residents' individual beliefs, choices, and backgrounds.

Training & Development

* Facilitate training and orientation for new nurses.

* Oversee supervision and appraisals, identifying training needs to ensure high-quality care and adherence to NMC standards.

* Participate in home inspections and implement improvements from audit findings