Registered Nurse Manager – Pondsmead Nursing Home, Oakhill
We have a fantastic opportunity for an enthusiastic and experienced Registered Nurse Manager to join our team at Pondsmead Nursing Home in Oakhill.
Salary is negotiable for the right person.
Pondsmead Nursing Home provides high-quality nursing, residential and palliative care for older people within a welcoming and supportive environment.
As Registered Nurse Manager, you will be responsible for the day-to-day running of the home, ensuring residents receive safe, effective, compassionate and person-centred care.
Key responsibilities will include:
- Leading and managing the staff team effectively.
- Ensuring high standards of care are delivered to all residents.
- Supporting and overseeing recruitment, induction, supervision and staff development.
- Ensuring staff training and competency requirements are maintained.
- Maintaining appropriate staffing levels and ensuring the home operates safely.
- Ensuring care plans, risk assessments and clinical documentation are accurate, person-centred and regularly reviewed.
- Monitoring medication management, clinical care, safeguarding and infection prevention and control.
- Ensuring the home operates in accordance with Avon Care Homes Ltd policies and procedures, CQC regulations and relevant professional standards.
- Maintaining excellent relationships with residents, relatives, healthcare professionals, commissioners and other stakeholders.
- Supporting audits, quality assurance processes and continuous improvement throughout the home.
- Promoting an open, honest and inclusive culture where residents and staff feel valued and supported.
As part of Avon Care Homes Ltd, Pondsmead Nursing Home prides itself on maintaining high standards of care and creating a warm, welcoming atmosphere for residents, relatives and staff.
The successful candidate will be committed to achieving excellence across all areas of the service and continually improving the experience, safety and wellbeing of our residents.
Skills and Qualifications
- Registered General Nurse / Registered Nurse with a current NMC registration.
- Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care, or equivalent management qualification, desirable.
- Previous management or senior nursing experience within a care home or similar setting.
- Excellent leadership and people-management skills.
- Strong Leadership Skills is essential
- Strong understanding of CQC regulations and standards within adult social care.
- Good clinical knowledge and understanding of safe nursing practice.
- Good IT and administrative skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
- Full UK Driving Licence desirable.
The successful candidate should be confident, approachable and able to lead by example while maintaining high standards of care, compliance and professionalism throughout the home.
Job Type: Permanent
Work Location: In person
