We are seeking a Clinical Deputy Manager to join our friendly team at East Sussex.

What does the job role involve?

The role includes but is not limited to:

• Work with the Home Manager to formulate strategies for service development or changes in service provision and support implementation
• Provide effective leadership and support for the nursing and care team within the home.
• Supervise nurses on a day to day basis and through formal clinical supervision.
• Act as a mentor for new nurses joining the team or for those who require specific support to develop clinical skills or knowledge.
• Liaise with GPs and other health professionals to ensure that residents receive the medical and clinical support they require.
• Demand high quality service delivery focused on residents individually assessed needs.
• Maintain skills and keep up to date with clinical developments and best practice in areas relevant to care delivery in the home.
• Ensure that colleagues have undertaken training appropriate to their role and that learning is transferred into practice.
• Monitor delivery of care, including infection prevention and control procedures, e.g. wound care, catheter management; and ensure high standards are maintained.
• Develop links with local nurse specialists and teams e.g. continence nurse, tissue viability nurse, falls service etc. and ensure that residents are referred according to local procedures and protocols.
• Provide support in relation to medicines management and be able to assess colleagues’ competency to manage medication.
• Ensure colleagues are aware of company policies and procedures and that these are incorporated into practice.
• Ensure effective and clearly documented handover systems are in place and that they facilitate the effective transfer of information between colleagues.
• Ensure that all colleagues are aware of safeguarding vulnerable adults procedures and that these are implemented within the home.
• Organise nurse team meetings and ensure that minutes are taken and disseminated.
• Provide information to residents and relatives in relation to care delivery, being mindful of data protection and Caldicott requirements.
• Act at all times within own competence and knowledge in line with NMC registration requirements.
• Assist the Home Manager to meet all relevant regulatory, contract and good practice standards.
• Maintaining necessary residents confidentiality; at all times being mindful of Caldicott requirements and following the Nursing and Midwifery Council code of conduct.
• Participate in continuous professional development to ensure requirements of the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) for PREP and continuing registration are met.
• Any ad hoc duties to meet service delivery for our residents and home.

For more information, contact us on +44(0) 203 411 5531 or email on international@globalmedicalhire.co.uk