Job Description
Pay: £55,000.00-£58,000.00 per year
Job Description:
Overview
To support the Registered Manager in overseeing the smooth operational management of the business and the safe and effective running of all departments in a professional and supportive manner.
In the absence of the Registered Manager, to be responsible for the safe provision of 24-hour care to all residents, and the employment of care staff in accordance with, The Care Act 2014, The Health and Social Care Act 2008, and associated Codes of Practice.
To exercise leadership in all aspects of management, promoting best practice and ensure responsible and efficient use of all care resources.
In accordance with the Nursing and Midwifery Council Code of Conduct, act as an advocate for the people who use our services and therefore are under The Trusts care.
To participate in the on-call system. Deputise for the Registered Manager when required. Chair meetings as appropriate. Represent The Chaseley Trust at hospitality and other functions as required
Duties
Main Duties & Responsibilities
Management Responsibilities
- Ensure there is a clear management, supervision and appraisal process in place for all nursing and care staff.
- Manage the nursing daily/weekly rotas liaising with the SMT to ensure that staffing is managed within budgets, ratio guidelines and dependency of resident’s care needs.
- Support the rota team with the care staff daily/weekly rotas as above.
- Ensure that there is best use of human resources and supplies within budgetary constraints, with economic and efficient use of medical, surgical and other supplies.
- Liaise with Admin & Finance staff to ensure service users contracts and FNC applications are in place.
- Ensure that all nursing records are maintained in accordance with agreed standards and the Nursing and Midwifery Council’s Record Keeping Guidance.
- Ensure that all regulations are upheld, particularly with respect to The Care Act 2014, and relevant sections of The Health & Social Care Act 2008, Health and Safety at Work Act 1974.
- Ensure complaints are handled in accordance with the Trust’s Complaints Policy & Procedure and following Duty of Candour guidelines.
- In conjunction with the Registered Manager, identify, investigate and report any safeguarding concerns to the Local Authority and CQC. Champion the need for vigilance around safeguarding to all colleagues and be a role model for all staff in promoting an environment where concerns can be raised in a safe supportive confidential manner
- Ensure that the ordering, storage and administration of medicines at that The Chaseley Trust follows the Trust’s Medication Policy.
- Comply with the Supervision and Performance & Development Review policy, ensuring that regular Supervision, Performance & Development reviews are carried out for the nursing team liaising with HR where required.
- Chair Clinical Governance meetings and ensure meeting minutes are kept and all action points are followed up in a timely manner.
- In liaison with the Registered Manager, review the Clinical Risk Register on a monthly basis.
- Support the Registered Manager to ensure that bed occupancy is maximised and participate in the assessment and admission process for all new residents.
Clinical
- Be a positive role model to all members of the nursing team, working alongside them to develop and engage in best practice.
- Develop and monitor nursing standards to ensure best clinical practice is in place throughout The Home.
- Ensure that individualised care and rehabilitation programmes are agreed for designated residents and that all programmes are evaluated regularly in accordance with The Care Act 2014 and The Health and Social care Act 2008.
- Work in a collaborative and cooperative manner with all members of the multi-disciplinary team ensuring that good communication is upheld.
- Act as a change agent in the furtherance of implementing best practice
- Act as a point of reference for visiting GPs and other health care professionals.
- Liaise with HR to ensure that all clinical staff are up to date with clinical competency training, mandatory training, DBS registration and where required, NMC registration.
- Assist in any research and clinical audit programmes as may be required.
Personnel
- Contribute to the recruitment and selection of nursing and care staff.
- Advise and liaise with HR where required, including undertaking Return to Work interviews and attendance reviews to support staff welfare.
Education and Training
- Work with the SMT, other nurses and the HR Department in maintaining a learning environment and assisting in the teaching and education of staff.
- Contribute to the design and development of the induction programme for new nursing and care employees.
- Develop and maintain an effective mentorship/preceptorship platform in place for junior and new clinical staff.
- Lead on completion of Clinical Audits and Quality Assurance Programmes, and specific audits, to ensure compliance with the Trust’s Quality Assurance Programme.
Professional Development
- Maintain an active NMC PIN.
- Keep up to date with Revalidation requirements, identifying own learning needs and accessing training when required
- Ensure your own clinical competencies are maintained.
- Keep abreast of developments within the Trust and with other developments locally and nationally regarding health care matters.
General
- Contribute to the development of, and adherence to, all Trust Policies and Procedures
- Maintain confidentiality with regards to all information acquired in the role of Deputy Manager at the Chaseley Trust.
- Promote the business of the Chaseley Trust in a professional manner ensuring that an open and welcoming approach is adopted and that good customer care is exercised at all times.
- Attend both mandatory training and external training as required.
- Participate in yearly Performance and Development Reviews and attend supervision sessions
- Encourage equality, diversity and inclusion in the workplace by maintaining a working environment free of bullying, harassment, victimisation and unlawful discrimination, promoting dignity and respect for all, where individual differences and the contributions of all staff are recognised and valued.
Benefits:
- Free life insurance
- Contributory pension scheme after 3 months
- Free on-site parking
- Comprehensive induction and training programme
- Free 24/7 Employee advise and counselling
- Subsidised staff meals
- Free meal days and the occasional treat.
Safeguarding
Chaseley Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults, employees and volunteers. All offers of employment with the trust are subject to pre-employment checks which will include References, Health, Right to Work in UK, a satisfactory Enhanced DBS. Please note that under the GDPR, by making your application, you are consenting to Chaseley Trust processing and retaining your personal information for the purposes of the application. You have the right to withdraw your consent and ask for your data to be deleted at any time, however it will then not be possible for Chaseley Trust to process your application any further.
Interview Process
All applicants will be reviewed and shortlisted, we may call applicants for an introductory phone call to assess suitability before inviting to an interview.
Interviews will commence 1st December 2026 and will be held on site at The Chaseley Trust with a panel of 3 of the Senior Management Team.
Please let us know if you need any reasonable adjustments for the interview process.
Deputy Manager or Clinical Lead: 3 years (required)
Nursing: 5 years (required)