24 Full time, Medical / Dental / Health Care jobs in Balerno, City Of Edinburgh

Position Overview:

We are seeking an experienced and compassionate Nursing Home Manager to lead and oversee the operations of a multi-site care home with the potential to reach the capacity of 53beds within the care home, and 3 additional specialised beds for the Care Centre

The ideal candidate will possess exceptional leadership skills, utilising communicative skills to enable and motivate a team to develop and empower individuals to provide the best care for their residents. The individual should further possess change management skills to maintain a positive work culture to enhance staff and resident development. 

An understanding of both elderly and younger adult care, specifically those with a varying mental health diagnosis in our specialist units catered for those under the age of 65. 

This pivotal role involves managing a dedicated team, ensuring regulatory compliance, fostering a positive work environment and maintaining strong relationships with residents, families and staff. 

Responsibilities:

Leadership & Management - 

• Provide strategic direction and leadership to the nursing home, ensuring a cohesive a motivated workforce

• Oversee all aspects of the nursing home’s operations, including staff management, staff development, resident care, budgeting and home maintenance

• Implement and promote best practices in accordance to up-to-date guidance, liaising with the Operations Manager to ensure processes are being utilised aiming for excellence and continuous improvement

Care Delivery – 

• Ensure the delivery of person-centred care is promoted to ensure the continuation of residents’ physical, emotional and social well-being

• Collaborate with healthcare professionals to coordinate medical services and ensure residents’ healthcare needs are met

• Monitor and assess residents’ conditions, making necessary adjustments to care plans to maintain optimal health and quality of life

Staff Development – 

• Recruit, train and supervise a diverse team of care staff

• Provide ongoing coaching, feedback and professional development opportunities to enhance team performance and job satisfaction

• Foster a collaborative and inclusive work environment that values diversity and promotes teamwork

Regulatory Compliance – 

• Ensure the home operates in full compliance with industry regulations, licensing requirements and health and safety standards

• Keep up-to-date with changes in regulations and policies, making necessary adjustments to maintain compliance 

Family and Community Engagement – 

• Build and maintain strong relationships with residents’ families, ensuring open communication and addressing concerns or inquiries promptly

• Create and maintain an open door policy to incorporate a positive communication stream to allow for collaborative outcomes

• Engage with the local community to promote positive perceptions of the care home and its service

Financial Management – 

• Manage the home budgets, ensuring responsibility is taken by each department but promoting individual leadership to stay within budgetary requirements

• Monitor financial performance, identify areas for cost savings or revue generation and implement strategies to achieve financial objectives 

Quality Assurance – 

• Maintain quality assurance systems in place to continually monitor and improve the home’s services, resident satisfaction and overall quality of care

• Conduct regular audits and assessments to identify and action any opportunities for improvement

Qualifications – 

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a leadership role within a care home or similar healthcare setting 

• Proven track record of effective team leadership, staff development and operational management 

• In-depth knowledge of regulations and best practices in care delivery and healthcare management 

• Exceptional communication, interpersonal and problem-solving skills

• Strong organisational and time management abilities

• Proficiency in maintaining a budget, financial and quality assurance oversight

• Compassionate, patience-centred approach to care management