Job Description

Key Responsibilities of a Nursing Home Manager

• To act in accordance with NMC Code of Professional Conduct
• To assess the individual needs of residents and ensure that they receive the highest standards of holistic care and attention appropriate to their needs.
• To participate fully in the overall care of residents.
• To ensure that the day to day running of the care aspects of the care home is in accordance with management policies, quality systems and to ensure compliance with statutory requirements and the CSA (Care Standards Act 2000), in particular.
• To give guidance and training to the care staff and to provide clinical support and direction as required.
• To be involved with residents’ activities both in and out of the care home and encourage leisure pursuits accordingly.
• To act for the Home Manager when required and provide administrative cover out of hours, taking charge of the care home in rotation with other staff. At these times to be responsible for the smooth running of the care home in all areas.
• To ensure care plans are completed for all residents as soon as possible after admission whenever possible, consulting with the resident and/or relative. Ensure care plans are evaluated and reviewed regularly.
• 40 hours per week
• 24 hours on the floor and 16 hours supernumerary

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities