Clinical Deputy Manager

Priory; Banks; Sur place; GBP 41 000 - 55 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Contributory pension

Flexible benefits

Career development

IPD sponsorship

Leadership training

Long service award

Refer a friend bonuses

Relocation assistance

Résumé du poste

Priory is seeking an experienced Clinical Deputy Home Manager for Cleveland House in Banks, Southport. The role provides clinical and operational leadership across the service for adults with ABI, PNC and complex needs.

You will support the Home Manager, ensure high-quality person‑centred care, and maintain regulatory compliance with CQC standards. Ideal candidates will be an RMN with active NMC registration, strong leadership, governance, audits, and excellent communication.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with active NMC registration.
• Strong clinical knowledge and decision‑making skills.
• Experience in a senior nursing leadership role.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience of clinical governance, audits, risk management, and regulatory compliance.
• Passion for delivering high‑quality, person‑centred care.

Responsabilités

• Support Home Manager to ensure the service operates effectively and meets CQC standards.
• Provide leadership to nursing and care teams to deliver person‑centred care.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams (Nurses, Physiotherapists, OTs, SLTs, Psychologists).
• Build relationships with residents, families, colleagues and external professionals.
• Lead team meetings and promote transparent communication.
• Support recruitment, induction and staff development.
• Oversee risk assessments, care planning, and clinical governance processes.
• Conduct audits and quality assurance activities, identifying opportunities for improvement.
• Support service development initiatives and implement best practice.
• Create a positive working environment where staff feel valued and empowered.

Connaissances

Clinical Leadership

Decision Making

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Clinical Governance

Audits & Risk

Regulatory Compliance

Patient-Centered Care

Formation

Registered Nurse (NMC)

Description du poste

DescriptionCleveland House£48,000Full Time – 37.5 HoursCleveland House is seeking an experienced Clinical Deputy Home Manager to join our dedicated team.

Located in Banks, Southport, West Lancashire, Cleveland House provides residential support for up to 32 adults with Acquired Brain Injury (ABI), Progressive Neurological Conditions (PNC), and associated complex physical health needs. Situated within a residential community, our service offers a safe, supportive, and homely environment where residents can maximise their independence and quality of life.

Our multidisciplinary team is committed to delivering outstanding person‑centred care. From personal care and slow‑stream rehabilitation to meaningful social and therapeutic activities, we provide a range of services that promote physical, emotional, and psychological wellbeing.

We support individuals with:

• Epilepsy
• Communication difficulties
• Dysphagia (swallowing difficulties)
• Tracheostomy and long-term ventilation needs
• Complex physical disabilities

What you'll be doing

Are you an experienced care professional looking to take the next step in your career? As Clinical Deputy Home Manager, you will work alongside the Home Manager to provide strong clinical and operational leadership across the service. You will play a key role in ensuring the delivery of safe, effective, and high‑quality care whilst maintaining compliance with regulatory requirements. You will be part of a compassionate and skilled team dedicated to helping residents achieve positive outcomes and lead fulfilling lives.

Key responsibilities

• Supporting the Home Manager to ensure the service operates effectively and consistently meets CQC regulatory standards.
• Providing leadership, guidance, and support to nursing and care teams to deliver exceptional person‑centred care.
• Working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team, including Nurses, Care colleagues, Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Speech and Language Therapists, and Psychologists.
• Building positive relationships with residents, families, colleagues, commissioners, and external professionals.
• Leading regular team meetings and promoting open, transparent communication.
• Supporting the recruitment, induction, development, and retention of staff.
• Overseeing risk assessments, care planning, and clinical governance processes.
• Conducting audits and quality assurance activities, identifying opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Supporting service development initiatives and implementing best practice.
• Creating a positive working environment where staff feel valued, supported, and empowered to succeed.

You can find additional information in the attached job description.

Why Join Us?

You will be joining a team that genuinely cares about the people we support and each other. You'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful difference every day while helping to shape and develop a high‑quality specialist service.

What you'll bring to the role

This is a rewarding but demanding role where resilience, leadership, and compassion are essential. No two days are the same, and you'll need the confidence to make decisions while maintaining a person‑centred approach.

To be successful, you will have:

• EssentialRegistered Nurse qualification with an active NMC registration.
• Strong clinical knowledge and decision‑making skills.
• Previous experience in a senior nursing leadership role.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience of clinical governance, audits, risk management, and regulatory compliance.
• A passion for delivering high‑quality, person‑centred care.

• DesirableExperience supporting individuals with Acquired Brain Injury (ABI).
• DesirableExperience in tracheostomy management.
• DesirableExperience supporting people who require long‑term ventilation.
• DesirableExperience working within neurological rehabilitation or complex care settings.

This position is a leadership role at Priory and during the interview process we will be assessing candidates against our leadership behaviours. These are a set of ten values driven behaviours that define great leadership at Priory. They are integral to driving a positive high‑performing culture where we strive to deliver the best care and outcomes for the people we support.

What we will give you in return

We want you to succeed at Priory and thrive in your role. You will be well supported with regular career conversations. We also offer full training and numerous pathways into leadership and qualified clinical positions to help you shape your career with us.

• Contributory pension scheme
• Flexible benefits including reduced rates and access to new schemes including gym membership, IT technology (laptops / tablets / smartphones) and Healthcare Cash Plan (Simply Health Scheme)
• Access to development opportunities
• Sponsorship of professional qualifications through our Individual Professional Development (IPD) panel
• Leadership & management development
• Long service award
• Refer a friend bonuses
• Relocation support (including payment for accommodation or moving costs) up to £3000 (Terms apply)

Shortlisting may begin upon receipt of applications, and the Recruiting Manager may close the vacancy early if enough suitable candidates are identified.

About Priory

Priory is the UK’s leading independent provider of mental health and adult social care. With 12,000 colleagues and a network of 270 services, we support over 24,000 people each year to live their lives as fully and independently as possible. We treat more than 70 conditions – including depression, anxiety, eating disorders and children’s mental health – and provide residential and supported living care for autistic adults, people with a learning disability, Prader–Willi Syndrome, brain injuries and older people.

We are an equal opportunities employer committed to providing an inclusive, accessible recruitment process.

All roles are subject to a successful disclosure at an appropriate level from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), Access NI or Disclosure Scotland. Priory will cover the cost of a DBS check.