Clinical Deputy Manager

Willowbrook Care Home; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid DBS

Pension

Uniform provided

5.6 weeks annual leave

Paid NMC fees

Job summary

Willowbrook Care Home is seeking a Clinical Deputy Manager (RGN/RMN) to lead clinical governance and care delivery. You will work closely with the Home Manager to drive standards, mentor staff, and oversee nursing teams within a well-structured, high-performing environment.

The role includes oversight of governance, audits, and continuous improvement, with opportunities for progression into Home Manager roles and ongoing leadership support from regional teams.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (RGN or RMN) with a valid NMC PIN.
• Strong clinical knowledge within a care setting.
• Proven leadership and team management experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead on clinical governance, care planning, medication management and risk.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and high-quality care delivery.
• Provide visible, hands-on leadership to nursing and care teams.
• Act as Deputy to the Home Manager and oversee the service in their absence.

Skills

Leadership

Clinical governance

Audits

Mentoring staff

Job description

Clinical Deputy Manager (RGN/RMN) Contract

• £50,000 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

Willowbrook Care Home is part of Willinbrook Healthcare, the specialist complex care division 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.

Through Willinbrook Healthcare, we deliver high quality, clinically led care for adults with complex physical and mental health needs within specialist, supportive environments.

Our five core values Trust, Respect, Passion, Kindness and 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 a specialist care environment, we would love to hear from you.