Job requirements
Requirements from the employer’s person specification. These describe the role, not your personal match.
Essential
10 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- What you'll bring to the role
Registered Nurse qualification with an active NMC registration.
- What you'll bring to the role
Strong clinical knowledge and decision-making skills.
- What you'll bring to the role
Previous experience in a senior nursing leadership role.
- What you'll bring to the role
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- What you'll bring to the role
Experience of clinical governance, audits, risk management, and regulatory compliance.
- What you'll bring to the role
A passion for delivering high-quality, person-centred care.
- What you'll bring to the role
Experience supporting individuals with Acquired Brain Injury (ABI).
- What you'll bring to the role
Experience in tracheostomy management.
- What you'll bring to the role
Experience supporting people who require long-term ventilation.
- What you'll bring to the role
Experience working within neurological rehabilitation or complex care settings.
Desirable
Not listed in the available specification.
- Epilepsy
- Communication difficulties
- Dysphagia (swallowing difficulties)
- Tracheostomy and long-term ventilation needs
- Complex physical disabilities
What you'll be doing
- Supporting the Home Manager to ensure the service operates effectively and consistently meets CQC regulatory standards.
- Providing leadership, guidance, and support to nursing and care teams to deliver exceptional person-centred care.
- Working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team, including Nurses, Care colleagues, Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Speech and Language Therapists, and Psychologists.
- Building positive relationships with residents, families, colleagues, commissioners, and external professionals.
- Leading regular team meetings and promoting open, transparent communication.
- Supporting the recruitment, induction, development, and retention of staff.
- Overseeing risk assessments, care planning, and clinical governance processes.
- Conducting audits and quality assurance activities, identifying opportunities for continuous improvement.
- Supporting service development initiatives and implementing best practice.
- Creating a positive working environment where staff feel valued, supported, and empowered to succeed.
What we will give you in return
- Contributory pension scheme
- Flexible benefits including reduced rates and access to new schemes including gym membership, IT technology (laptops / tablets / smartphones) and Healthcare Cash Plan (Simply Health Scheme)
- Access to development opportunities
- Sponsorship of professional qualifications through our Individual Professional Development (IPD) panel
- Leadership & management development
- Long service award
- Refer a friend bonuses
- Relocation support (including payment for accommodation or moving costs) up to £3000 (Terms apply)
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This advert is for Clinical Deputy Manager with Priory Healthcare in Southport, England. It is listed as a Manager role. The advertised salary is £48,000 / year. The contract type is Permanent - Full Time. Check the source advert for the latest closing date before applying.
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