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Essential
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- What you'll bring to the role
Current NMC registration (RGN, RMN or RNLD).
- What you'll bring to the role
Previous experience as a Registered Manager or Home Manager within a residential nursing or specialist care setting.
- What you'll bring to the role
Demonstrable experience of managing CQC-regulated services with a strong understanding of regulatory compliance and quality standards.
- What you'll bring to the role
Experience leading organisational change or service development, ideally including service transitions.
- What you'll bring to the role
Excellent leadership, communication and people management skills with the ability to motivate and inspire teams.
- What you'll bring to the role
Strong financial and operational management experience.
- What you'll bring to the role
A genuine passion for delivering exceptional, person-centred care for people with complex neurological needs.
- What you'll bring to the role
A proactive, resilient and solutions-focused approach with the ability to lead confidently through change.
Desirable
Not listed in the available specification.
Priory Elm Park – Ardleigh, near Colchester, Essex - is a specialist brain injury service based in Ardleigh, near Colchester, Essex. We provide expert neurobehavioral assessment, rehabilitation and specialist care for people with complex neurological needs following an Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) or Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI). This is a 17 bed service. We are entering an exciting new chapter as our service transitions from a hospital setting to a Specialist Residential Nursing Service, designed to meet the increasing demand for high-quality neurorehabilitation and specialist residential care within the local community.
What you'll be doing
- Lead and support the successful transition of the service from a hospital environment to a Specialist Residential Nursing Service.
- Provide visible, compassionate and effective leadership, promoting a culture of dignity, respect, inclusion and continuous improvement.
- Ensure the home operates in full compliance with CQC regulations, legislation, health and safety requirements and organisational policies.
- Take overall responsibility for quality, governance, compliance, budgets and operational performance.
- Work collaboratively with the MDT to deliver safe, effective and person-centred care that enables residents to achieve their rehabilitation goals and maximise independence.
- Oversee care planning, clinical documentation and nursing records, ensuring accuracy and compliance with best practice.
- Recruit, develop and retain a high-performing team through coaching, mentoring, supervision and ongoing professional development.
- Drive innovation and service improvement, ensuring the home continues to meet the changing needs of individuals with complex neurological conditions.
- Build positive relationships with residents, families, commissioners and external stakeholders to promote excellent outcomes and service reputation.
What we will give you in return
- Contributory pension scheme
- PMI cover - individual
- 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 Home Manager (NMC Registered) with Priory Healthcare in Ardleigh, England. It is listed as a Care home manager role. The advertised salary is £57,000 - £60,000 / year. The contract type is Permanent - Full Time. Check the source advert for the latest closing date before applying.
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