Unit Manager (Clinical)

We are not offering Sponsorship or VisaJob Purpose: To support the Home Manager by leading the clinical and compliance managementof the unit. To create and maintain an environment which respects the rights andwishes of the residents and encourages person centered care and independenceKnowledge,Skills, Abilities & Qualifications: Registered nurse with experience caring for the Service User group Knowledge and experience of working in the Care sectorHours Of Duty: 44 Hours per week minimum as required to meet the needs of the Home On call as rostered or requiredPrincipal Responsibilities: Assume overall responsibility for all clinical issues within the Unit Assist in the overall management of the Home promoting a homely, safe environment with a focus on quality care provision Be conversant with the Abbey Healthcare's policies and procedures and the regulatory framework with which the home is required to comply and ensure that the unit operates in accordance with these Ensure care practices are reflective of the requirements of the statutory bodies and the latest research, and that such practices are reviewed and developed regularly, in order to ensure best practice Ensure a system is in place that promotes residents' participation in the planning and reviewing of care Maintain an efficient system for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating care Ensure an appropriate exchange of information between all grades of staff to promote continuity of care Liaise with relevant parties in order to facilitate service user care and well-being Report any actual or potential shortfalls in the provision of service user care to the Home Manager or Regional Manager Ensure the safe administration of drugs in accordance with NMC guidelines and Abbey Healthcare's policies and procedures, reporting to the Home Manager as necessary. Delegate duties to other staff members and monitor their performance Provide advice to the Home Manager in respect of the clinical needs of the unit in recruitment and selection of staff Maintain effective systems for the development and management of infection control, service user moving and handling, tissue viability and meeting the nutritional needs of Service Users Provide guidance and training to relevant staff on the above Assume full responsibility for professional development of registered nurses and care staff on the unit Contribute to the continuing development of the Home through professional self-development and the promotion of evidence-based practice Provide advice to the Home Manager in respect of the clinical needs of the unit in respect of achieving optimum daily staffing (rota setting) Promote the effective and efficient use of all resources and supplies to maintain an adequate stock level of all items appropriate to the needs of the unit and its service users Be available for duty on an "on-call" basis for all clinical issues, and as required for all Home issues in the absence of the Home Manager To undertake other duties applicable to the post, as necessary for the efficient running of the Home and effective delivery of care Health and SafetyBe conversant with and ensure all staff are aware of the requirements under the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and of their compliance. Advise the Group Operations Director of any area of concern.Night DutyThis is a wakeful duty unless notified otherwise.Benefits:Company pensionFree parkingOn-site parkingWork authorisation:United Kingdom (required)Location:Airdrie ML6 7HP (required)Work Location: In person,