Head of Nursing Care

Head of Care – Nursing

Nursing | Elderly Care | Nursing Home | Residential Care

• £26+ per hour
• 36 hours per week
• Must be a qualified nurse
• Purpose‑built home for the elderly
• CQC rating:
  Good
• Immediate interviews
• Job reference: JO19620

The successful Head of Nursing Care will assist the Home Manager in planning and implementing the highest quality of nursing care for frail elderly residents, some of whom may suffer from dementia. You will be responsible for managing and motivating a team of nurses and carers and ensuring the smooth running of this reputable nursing home.

• Ensure excellent level of nursing care is set, delivered and managed throughout the home
• Maintain and assess the home’s high quality care
• Organise and motivate the carers to ensure excellent standards of care are delivered
• Assist in inductions and orientations of new care staff
• Help uphold the home’s reputation as a recognised centre of excellence
• Liaise with other healthcare professionals and members of the multi‑disciplinary team
• Perform administrative duties

• Qualified nurse – RGN – and registered with the NMC
• Excellent communication skills
• Previous experience in a supervisory role within a nursing home setting
• Minimum 4 years hands‑on nursing experience
  
  Ideally level 3+ in Health and Social Care
• Passion for elderly care