Clinical Deputy Manager

Rubislaw Park Care Home; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Welcome bonus

PVG paid

NMC fees paid

Uniform provided

Pension

5.6 weeks annual leave

Career progression

Job summary

Rubislaw Park Care Home in Aberdeen's West End is seeking a Clinical Deputy Manager (RGN/RMN) to lead the clinical team, drive governance, and ensure high quality care for residents.

As Deputy to the Home Manager, you will oversee medication management, care planning, audits and inspections, and mentor nursing and care staff to deliver compassionate, person-centred care.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with an active NMC PIN.
• Strong clinical knowledge within a care setting.
• Proven leadership and team-management experience.
• Experience in clinical governance, audits and compliance.
• Ability to mentor and develop staff.
• Compassionate, resident-focused approach.

Responsibilities

• Lead on clinical governance, care planning, medication management and risk.
• Ensure safe, effective, person-centred care and regulatory compliance.
• Monitor performance, audits and inspections; drive continuous improvement.
• Provide visible hands-on leadership to nursing and care teams.
• Act as Deputy to the Home Manager and oversee day-to-day operations.

Skills

Leadership

NMC PIN

Clinical governance

Staff mentoring

Decision making

Education

NMC PIN

Job description

We are an award-winning care home and nursing facility, based in Aberdeen’s West End. We deliver exceptional levels of Residential, Nursing, Dementia & Respite care for up to 86-residents.

Clinical Deputy Manager (RGN/RMN) Contract

• Up to £26.50 per hour - depending on experience
• Welcome Bonus of £2,000 (T&C's apply)
• Contracted to 40 hours per week - 5 x 8 hour shifts per week
• Paid PVG, pension, uniform provided
• 5.6 weeks annual leave (based on a full time contract)
• Paid NMC fees

Ongoing training, clinical development and clear progression into Home Manager roles, supported by experienced senior leadership and regional teams within a well structured and high performing environment.

Role Overview

As Clinical Deputy Manager, you will play a pivotal role in the leadership and performance of the home, working in close partnership with the Home Manager to drive clinical excellence, regulatory compliance and high quality care delivery. This is a senior leadership position where you will take responsibility for the clinical oversight of the service and ensure standards are consistently achieved and sustained.

You will lead on all aspects of clinical governance, care planning, medication management and risk, ensuring care is safe, effective and person centred. You will monitor performance, carry out audits, support inspections and take ownership of continuous improvement, ensuring the home operates in line with regulatory and organisational standards.

You will provide visible, hands on leadership to the nursing and care teams, supporting, mentoring and developing staff to deliver high quality outcomes. Acting as Deputy to the Home Manager, you will confidently oversee the service in their absence, manage day to day operations and make informed decisions that support both residents and staff.

What We Are Looking For

• Registered Nurse (RGN or RMN) with a valid NMC PIN
• Strong clinical knowledge and experience within a care setting
• Proven leadership and team management experience
• Experience in clinical governance, audits and compliance
• Ability to support, mentor and develop staff
• Confident decision making and problem solving skills
• A compassionate, professional and resident focused approach

About us

Rubislaw Park Care Home is part of Care Concern Group, a family owned, market leading care provider with a strong and growing presence across the United Kingdom. We are committed to delivering high quality care and developing supportive, rewarding workplaces where our teams can thrive.

Our five core values Trust|Respect|Passion|Kindness|Inclusivity are at the heart of everything we do, shaping the care we deliver and the environments we create. If you share these values and want to build or develop your career in care, we would love to hear from you.