Leigh on Sea – Head of Care – 35K

Our client are a leading healthcare organisation with a national network of nursing and residential homes across the uk that provide care and support for older people. They are currently seeking an experienced RGN/RMN Head of Care to lead the nursing team at their newly commission 60 bed nursing and dementia service near the Southend on Sea area. 

You will be responsible for the day to day running of clinical staff teams and the nursing care within home. To regularly monitor all areas of the service to ensure at all times the highest achievable standards of care are delivered to the client whilst working within the defined company policies and procedures. Ensure all nursing and care practices are evidence based and reflect current trends. Provide a role model for all other trained nurses working within the Home. Create an open, positive and inclusive atmosphere. Demonstrate strong positive ideas about professional practice and development and promote the rights of the service users (particularly privacy, dignity, independence, choice and self fulfilment) whilst adhering to National Minimum Standards, and all relevant legislative requirements. 

You will need to be a registered nurse with excellent clinical skills and strong background in dementia care. You will need to have current management experience within a similar care home environment. Experience of commissioning would be an advantage. In return you will receive a generous salary and benefits package along with a flexible working environment and continued career development.