Registered Manager Opportunities at PJ Care: Join the Best!
Title: Registered Manager
Report To: Operations Director
Location: Milton Keynes
Term: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: Depending on skills and experience
Are you ready to advance your nursing career in a specialist neurological service with a supportive, award-winning team at PJ Care, recognised as the "Best Care Home to Work for in the UK," we offer unparalleled opportunities for growth, development, and job satisfaction.
Why PJ Care?
We are leaders in specialist neurological care and neurorehabilitation, supporting adults with progressive or acquired neurological conditions. Our commitment to Care, Compassion, and Commitment ensures we deliver exceptional care to residents and a positive work environment for our team.
Our residents are at the heart of everything we do, and we strive to nurture dignity, independence and holistic wellbeing through the specialist care models, therapies and activities we provide.
Our Expertise:
At PJ Care, you’ll work in a 24-hour nursing team alongside a multidisciplinary group that includes:
- Consultant Clinical Neuropsychologists
- Physiotherapists
- Speech and Language Therapists
- Occupational Therapists
- Therapy Technician
- Engagement Coordinator.
We care for individuals with a wide range of neurological conditions, including:
- Neurodegenerative diseases
- Functional Neurological Disorders (FND)
- Traumatic brain injuries
- Frontal temporal dementias
- Long-term and complex care needs
We are currently looking for a Registered Manager to take leadership of our 25 bed Bluedbirds Neurological Care Centre in Milton Keynes. The right candidate will reflect the PJ Care values of Care, Compassion and Commitment.
AIMS OF POSITION
- To be responsible for the day-to-day operation of the Care Centre, taking full ownership and accountability for all aspects of the specialist neurological care provision including staffing, occupancy, financial performance, service standards and full regulatory compliance, throughout the Centre.
- To ensure the care of all residents on the unit meets the standards and requirements of the Company and to provide leadership in all aspects of nursing care according to the codes of the NMC.
- To be registered with CQC as the Registered Manager for Bluebirds.
- To maintain and the enhance the quality of services and environment, the quality, well-being and retention of staff, and the management of Risk throughout the Centre.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- To ensure that PJ Care’s high-quality standards are achieved across all areas.
- To lead, manage and develop the management team and other key staff in the Centre including Deputy Managers, Clinical Managers liaising with other managers such as Estate, Catering and Therapy as required.
- To ensure all regulatory requirements are met in each unit and that effective monitoring processes are in place for regulatory compliance at all times. Ensuring care is provided to the core values, policies and standards of PJ Care.
- To ensure that person cantered care is embedded in all services and that clear systems are in place to monitor outcomes for residents.
- To manage the financial profitability of the units within the Centre.
- Overall responsibility for occupancy levels, liaising with the referrals team to develop positive relationships with key stakeholders, commissioners and funders to ensure effective partnerships are created and regular communications are maintained.
- Oversight and management of all local service contracts including SLA’s.
- ensuring implementation and effective monitoring of quality control measures, auditing procedures and promotion of clinical excellence.
- To take overall risk management responsibility within the Centre reporting to the Operations Manager.
ESSENTIAL REQUIRMENTS
- Qualified as a Registered Nurse
- At least 5 years care industry experience within a relevant resident group.
- At least 3 years of successful team management experience.
- At least 2 years’ experience working as a Registered Manager.
- Extensive experience of meeting targets and managing budgets.
- Knowledge of regulatory bodies requirements, e.g. CQC, EHO etc
REWARDS AND BENEFITS
We are a business who believe in growth and development and are committed to investing in our people.
As well as a competitive salary, we also offer a range of excellent benefits including an excellent pension scheme, retail discounts, free parking, childcare vouchers and free uniforms.
Our Commitment to Inclusion:
PJ Care champions Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion in all aspects of our organisation. We support every team member and resident in reaching their full potential in an environment where everyone feels valued and safe.
Join Us
If you’re ready to advance your career in an award-winning neurological service, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today to make a difference in the lives of our residents while growing professionally in a supportive and rewarding environment.
All staff employed by PJ Care are individually responsible and expected to safeguard and promote the safety and welfare of all individuals who access PJ Care services to ensure everyone is protected from actual or potential harm.