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Location: Ashcroft Nursing Home, Fairview Close, Cliftonville, Margate, CT9 2QEPlease make an application promptly if you are a good match for this role due to high levels of interest.Employment Type: Permanent, Full-time (5 days per week)1. About Ashcroft Nursing HomeCapacity: Large care home with 72 beds for adults aged 65+, including those with dementia and physical disabilitiesService: Registered as a care home with nursing, offering both personal and nursing careBuilding Layout: Two functional floors with lift access, third floor currently out of useOwnership: Operated by Regal Care Trading Ltd (Nicholas James & Regal Care Trading Ltd)CQC Rating (Dec 2022):Overall: GoodSafe: GoodEffective: GoodCaring: GoodResponsive: GoodWell-led: Requires Improvement2. Key ResponsibilitiesA. Resident-Facing Care (2 days/week)Lead by example in direct care: personal hygiene, nutrition, mobility support, and meaningful engagement with residents.Mentor/develop care staff during shiftsensuring high standards in person-centered care, dignity, and respect.Conduct regular care plan reviews and liaise with multidisciplinary teams (e.g., GPs, therapists).B. Clinical Oversight & Administration (3 days/week)Provide clinical and operational support to the Registered Manager.Oversee day-to-day clinical governance: audits, risk management, medication systems.Coordinate staff rotas, performance appraisals, training compliance, and supervision sessions.Ensure compliance with CQC regulationsPrepare reports, manage resident admissions/discharges, and support the managerial oversight of budgets and resources.3. Candidate ProfileEssential:Registered Nurse (RGN/RMN) with valid UK registration (NMC) for a minimum of 2 yearsSubstantial experience in care home nursingminimum 2 years in a leadership or supervisory role.Understanding of CQC's key inspection domainsespecially leadership, care governance, and quality assurance.Excellent communication, organisational, and team leadership skills.Compassionate, values-driven, and committed to person-centered care.Desirable:Experience working in large nursing homes (70+ beds).Expertise in dementia care within residential settings.Familiarity with overseeing a CQC action plan or similar quality improvement programme.4. What We OfferCompetitive salary aligned with senior clinical roles.A positive, supportive team culture within a family owned and operated businessMentoring with support from an experienced band 8 nurse regional manager