Clinical Lead (Deputy House Manager)

ERSKINE has been caring for members of the ex-Service community for 100 years. Our reputation as a provider of quality care depends on recruiting staff of a high calibre who can meet resident needs and Erskine’s expectations.  If you think you’ve got what it takes to work at Erskine we currently have vacancies for the following in our Erskine Home, Bishopton:

Clinical Lead

37.5 hours per week, shift pattern, including night duty

Grade 6 Salary – £33,225 to £36,201 per annum

Pay Award Pending

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As a First Level registered nurse you will assist the House Manager in the day to day running of the House, and will assist in the management, promoting a standard of care / support in accordance with Erskine’s Philosophy of Care. 

You will :

• Provide professional guidance and support to care staff in order to maintain a high quality of care that is relationship-centred and meets the needs of the residents.
• Co-ordinate and assist with training of staff and induction of new staff.
• Assist in the assessment of care needs, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care and the setting of standards of care.
• Lead  in audit, formulate and act on improvement plans as a result of audit.
• Deputise in the absence of the House Manager, when required

Excellent communication skills with strong influencing and networking skills and analytical skills coupled with sound business acumen are required.  In addition the post holders will require knowledge of the responsibilities and role of the Care Inspectorate and national policy in relation to care of older people.   

In return you can expect an excellent remuneration package and the support to further develop your skills within a highly respected organisation

If you are flexible, hardworking, have exceptional organisational and leadership skills please call Caroline Shotter, Home Manager on 0141 814 4733 to discuss further or arrange an informal visit.

We offer competitive rates of pay, a staff pension scheme and enhanced annual leave entitlement.

If you are selected for interview, you will receive an invite by email (please ensure you check your spam / junk mailbox).  Interviews will be held on Monday, 29th October 2018.

The successful candidate will be required to undergo a PVG Scheme Disclosure.  Any candidate who has worked overseas for more than 3 months will also be required to provide a criminal record check from the appropriate overseas agency.

If you have not received a response within 2 weeks of the closing date please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.