Job Description

The role of the Registered Manager is to manage all aspects of the Home's daily operation, ensuring that the highest possible standard of care is provided in accordance with company policy and registration with the CQC, where residents are enabled to live with dignity and wellbeing. Residents and families are encouraged to contribute to the care planning process, and respect their choices, diversity and always maintain their dignity.

The Registered Manager is responsible for maintaining and/or improving the CQC rating for the Home. The Home Manager will head the Management Team made up of the Deputy Manager and Clinical Lead and working alongside them is the Administration Manager. In view of the wide diversification of duties, time management and the ability to prioritise are essential. Knowledge of IT is needed as the Home operates a computerised Care Management System, and has time and attendance recording and appraisal systems.

A staff development programme operates, and all trained staff are required to keep up to date in accordance with the NMC Registration. In addition, the Registered Manager will facilitate the on-going training, development and supervision of the healthcare team.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• RN (first level) • At least two years as a Home Manager with a proven track record • Specialist Nursing Practices • Knowledge of Care Quality Commission (CQC) Guidelines. • Gold Standard Framework for end-of-life Care • Knowledge of Dementia Strategy and Dementia mapping is desired but not essential • DBS Check