Assistant Director of Nursing - Established Nursing Home
Our client is inviting applications for the role of Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) to join a senior clinical leadership team in an established nursing home.
Position Overview
The ADON reports to the Director of Nursing (DON) and is a senior clinical leader responsible for day‑to‑day clinical practice, staff supervision, clinical governance, risk assessment, medication and safety audits, and resident & family engagement.
Duties and Responsibilities
* Clinical Practice – Deliver highest standards of nursing and social care, conduct ward rounds, review documentation, manage medication practices and undertake medication audits.
* Staff Supervision & Education – Mentor CNMs, supervise staff nurses and care assistants, carry out performance appraisals, organise training & induction.
* Auditing – Undertake clinical, medication, safety and risk audits, implement action plans.
* Residents & Relatives – Act as key point of contact, resolve complaints, provide person‑centred care.
* Management & Communication – Lead senior management team, deputise for DON, maintain effective communication with staff, residents and external clinicians.
* Health & Safety – Implement company health and safety policy, oversee safety audits.
Skills and Attributes
* Excellent leadership, organisational and communication skills.
* Sound decision‑making ability and proactive initiative.
* Ability to work collaboratively within a senior management team and promote a cohesive team culture.
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