Clinical Deputy

Job summary

Why join us?

We’re proud of our happy home and are dedicated to creating a place where everyone enjoys coming to work each day.

As well being part of a lively and supportive team, we are surrounded by fascinating residents who also bring so much to our lives every day too.

Benefits of joining our team

• £58,000 per annum
• Permanent Contract - 40 hours per week
• Paid holiday
• Pension
• Staff recognition schemes
• Refer a Friend bonus of up to £1000
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Comprehensive Training and Career Development
• A friendly and supportive working environment
• Dedicated mental health champions

About the role

As our Clinical Deputy, you will take on the full responsibility for the effective operation and delivery of the business plan for their relevant unit within the Home, in conjunction with the Home Manager and Deputy Manager to take full responsibility for ensuring high standards of professional practice which meet the physical, emotional, social and intellectual needs of the Residents. You will have join responsibility for the day-to-day management of the home to exceed CQC standards. You’ll recruit, induct, appraise and develop the care team to ensure that they fully trained and able to deliver the best possible care to our residents. 

Here’s some other important things you need to know:

• Registered valid NMC pin is essential 
• Prior experience working as a senior nurse in care home is essential 
• Ensure that the daily staff rota is always in place to minimize agency use
• Ensure that all nursing team are competent in fulfilling their roles and responsibilities and to carry our regular checks as required, and spot checks to be done
• Work in conjunction with the Home Manager to maintain a log and report any Safeguarding and notifications to CQC
• Share responsibility with Home Manager and Deputy for the selection, recruitment, induction and training and regular appraisal of all staff on your unit.
• Ensure that all staff receive training and any support necessary to facilitate their role and that they follow company policy and procedures at all times.

The Ideal Candidate

Exceptional people make an exceptional care home

We're looking for people who have a caring nature and want to work as part of an amazing team, surrounded by kindness and fun! For most of the roles in our vibrant care home, you don’t need specific qualifications or experience to be successful as full training is provided.

What we do look for are individuals who share our sense of compassion, care about people’s comfort and happiness and want to make a positive difference to the lives of our treasured residents and team members.

About us and our home

Caring for Our Mental Health – Together 

At Heathfield Court Care Home, we believe a happy, supported team delivers the best care. That’s why we’ve signed the Mental Health at Work Commitment – developed by experts with six essential standards that help us to create a home where everyone feels safe, valued, and able to thrive.

From trained Mental Health Champions to our online Wellbeing & Mindfulness Space, we make sure our people have the tools, time, and support they need – because your wellbeing matters here and when we take care of our minds, we can take care of each other and our residents even better