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The Royal Hospital Chelsea has been the home of the Chelsea Pensioners for over 300 years and provides independent, managed, living accommodation and registered care to the 300 old soldiers that call the hospital their home. The scarlet coats of the In Pensioners and the historic Wren buildings are part of a tradition of which we are very proud. Equally, we understand that the standing the institution enjoys must continuously be earnt and kept up to date. We have a reputation for excellence in the registered care that we provide which is backed up by 2 consecutive “Outstanding” CQC reports. We are also acutely aware that to maintain that level of performance requires a tremendous team effort.
We are looking for a senior nurse with experience in care of the elderly who is innovative, dynamic and compassionate to replace our current Matron/Registered Manager who is retiring. The post is professionally incredibly rewarding but, like so many top quality opportunities, is demanding. We need someone with a range of interpersonal styles, an eye for management detail and the clinical standards to lead a complex and diverse workforce from the front.
In short, the post of Registered Manager covers the residential care and nursing home, therapies and domiciliary care. You will lead the largest team in the Directorate of Health and Wellbeing. You will be a core member of the multidisciplinary team that will ensure we provide safe, well led, dignified, person centred care. You will be a key link with our CQC inspection team and the Local Authority Safeguarding team. You will bring a challenging eye to service delivery and will have the opportunity to shape our future model of care that will continue to cement our reputation as a centre of excellence in care of the elderly.
Broad as the scope of responsibility is, you will not be alone. We have an outstanding team here at the Royal Hospital who will be there to support you and work with you to take us to the next level of service delivery excellence.
The position will attract a salary in the region of £68,000 – £72,000 and will benefit from either a transferable NHS pension or civil service pension arrangements.
As the successful applicant will be expected to live in, accommodation is provided at the RHC commensurate to the requirements of the successful candidate, for which there will be a charge.
We offer 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, access to our social club and ongoing support for your CPD.
If this vacancy appeals to you and you would like to visit us then please contact Lavina Ofoniama on 020 78815232.
The Royal Hospital Chelsea is dedicated to equality, diversity, and inclusion, where all backgrounds and abilities can reach their full potential. We pride ourselves on attracting a wide range of talent, removing potential barriers, and promoting equal opportunities. We know, the more varied and inclusive our teams are, the better our organisation will be for our community. We are a Disability Confident employer dedicated to hiring diverse talent and ensuring you are treated with respect throughout the recruitment process and upon joining our community.
The closing date for this role is 7 April and interviews are provisionally scheduled for 24 April. Should your application be successful you will be invited to a formal interview where you will be asked questions relating to your experiences and key requirements of the role. If you are successful after the interviews, we will:
- Ask for references from those you have listed on your application form
- Check your right to live and work in the UK
- Check any declarations you have made on your application form
- Ask you to complete a medical form
- Carry out an Enhanced with Barring DBS application.
To apply, please get in touch with emma.sweetland@chelsea-pensioners.org.uk
