Clinical Deputy Manager

Care Concern Group; Bexhill-on-Sea; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid DBS check

Pension scheme

Uniform provided

5.6 weeks annual leave

Paid NMC fees

Job summary

Ashridge Court Care Home in East Sussex near Bexhill-on-Sea is seeking a Clinical Deputy Manager (RGN/RMN) to lead the nursing team and drive clinical governance.

This senior role, based on a 40-hour week, includes overseeing care planning, medication management and regulatory compliance, with support from Home Manager and regional leaders.

In return, you receive a competitive £61,000 salary, paid DBS, pension, uniforms, generous annual leave, and NMC fees covered.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with a valid NMC PIN and current registration.
• Proven leadership and team management experience.
• Experience in clinical governance, audits and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical governance oversight for the home.
• Lead care planning, medication management and risk.
• Monitor performance, conduct audits and support inspections.
• Mentor and develop nursing and care teams.
• Act as Deputy to the Home Manager in their absence.

Skills

NMC PIN

Leadership

Clinical governance

Mentoring staff

Regulatory compliance

Education

Registered Nurse (RGN/RMN)

Job description

Ashridge Court Care Centre is a bright, modern care home near Bexhill-on-Sea, set in the East Sussex countryside with sea views and peaceful gardens. The home provides high-quality general nursing care for up to 51 residents in spacious, well-furnished rooms, with compassionate support delivered with dignity, empathy and respect.

Clinical Deputy Manager (RGN/RMN) Contract

• £61,000 per annum
• Contracted to 40 hours per week
• Paid DBS, 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

Ashridge Court 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.