Clinical Deputy Manager

The Methodist Church in Britain; Banks; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

The Methodist Church in Britain is seeking a Clinical Deputy Manager for Cleveland House, a residential service for adults with acquired brain injury and neurological conditions. You will sit alongside the Home Manager, leading clinical and operational activity across the home, including staff leadership, risk assessment, care planning and governance to meet CQC standards.

You must hold an active NMC registration and have previous senior nursing leadership experience, with strong clinical

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with active NMC registration.
• Senior nursing leadership experience.
• Experience in clinical governance, audits, risk management and regulatory compliance.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• A passion for delivering high-quality, person-centred care.

Responsibilities

• Support Home Manager to run the service effectively and meet CQC standards.
• Lead nursing and care teams to deliver person-centred care.
• Oversee risk assessments, care planning and clinical governance processes.
• Conduct audits and quality assurance, identifying areas for continuous improvement.
• Work within a multidisciplinary team including nurses, care staff, therapists and psychologists.
• Build relationships with residents, families, colleagues, commissioners and external professionals.
• Lead regular team meetings and promote open, transparent communication.
• Support recruitment, induction, development and retention of staff.
• Support service development initiatives and implement best practice.
• Create a positive working environment where staff feel valued and empowered.

Skills

Clinical knowledge

Decision making

Communication skills

Person-centred care

Education

Nursing degree

Job description

Clinical Deputy Manager at Cleveland House, a residential service for adults with acquired brain injury and progressive neurological conditions, sitting alongside the Home Manager. The post leads clinical and operational work across the home, covering staff leadership, risk assessment, care planning, clinical governance and audits against CQC standards. It is set within a multidisciplinary team supporting residents with complex physical health needs, including tracheostomy and long-term ventilation. Applicants need an active NMC registration and previous senior nursing leadership experience.

What the job involves

• Support the Home Manager to run the service effectively and meet CQC standards
• Lead and support nursing and care teams to deliver person-centred care
• Oversee risk assessments, care planning and clinical governance processes
• Conduct audits and quality assurance, identifying areas for continuous improvement
• Work within a multidisciplinary team including nurses, care staff, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, speech and language therapists and psychologists
• Build relationships with residents, families, colleagues, commissioners and external professionals
• Lead regular team meetings and promote open, transparent communication
• Support recruitment, induction, development and retention of staff
• Support service development initiatives and implement best practice
• Create a positive working environment where staff feel valued and empowered

What’s required

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse qualification

Registration & licences

• Active NMC registration

Experience

• Previous experience in a senior nursing leadership role
• Experience of clinical governance, audits, risk management and regulatory compliance

Skills & knowledge

• Strong clinical knowledge and decision-making skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• A passion for delivering high-quality, person-centred care

Checks & eligibility

• Successful DBS, Access NI or Disclosure Scotland check at an appropriate level

Nice to have

• Experience supporting individuals with acquired brain injury (ABI)
• Experience in tracheostomy management
• Experience supporting people who require long-term ventilation
• Experience working within neurological rehabilitation or complex care settings