Registered Service Manager

The Oakleaf Group are currently recruiting for a full time, experienced Registered Manager for the Cotswolds Team.

This is an exciting opportunity to join an established multi disciplinary team working within the field of acquired brain injury. The Oakleaf Group currently caters for a male client base specialising in neurological rehabilitation across various site within Northamptonshire, Cotswold is 41 beds and has been awarded “Good” with CQC.

Working for this Leading Care Provider you will be instrumental in the provision of care and therefore it is desirable that you have a proven track record working in a similar position within the care sector.

The Registered Manager is expected to take overall responsibility for their assigned unit, providing a high quality, safe, supportive environment in order to care for residents within this specialist area meeting the identified physical, mental and social care needs and meeting all CQC requirements.

As the Cotswold Registered Manager – you must have previous management experience, with a recent history in a registered manager position, preferable.

The role:

• To communicate information accurately on patient care to the patient, families, internal and external professionals, including commissioners whilst maintaining confidentiality and adhering to the principles of Information Governance
• To carry out Pre-admission assessments.
• To manage the unit budget and finances ensuring profit margins are met.
• To become knowledgeable in policies, procedures and CQC compliance.
• To oversee all clinical practices and Nursing staff.
• Where necessary refer residents and liaise with external Health Care Professionals.
• To effectively manage non-qualified staff and additional responsibilities for the liaison and management of qualified Nursing staff.
• To promote continual improvement of the service as part of Clinical Quality monitoring.
• To ensure and maintain high levels of care, be responsive to complaints and feedback and implementation of effective tools/systems in accordance with CQC standards.
• To promote safe and well-led practice.

Necessary Skills and Qualifications as a Unit Manager:

• Management experience and training
• Possess good judgement, problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Good organisational and time management skills
• Ability to work flexible hours
• Possess effective written and verbal communication skills
• Basic IT skills
• Good communication skills

A competitive salary package plus benefits:

• Excellent training, development and progression opportunities
• Yearly NMC registration fees paid
• 5% pension contribution plan
• Paid breaks
• 33 days paid leave including bank holidays
• Free meals when on duty
• Childcare voucher scheme
• Company share scheme
• Cycle to work scheme

For more information about this role please contact Clinical & Operations Director Kathy Swannell at kathy.swannell@oakleafcare.com