Clinical Deputy Manager

Care Concern Group; Chippenham; On-site; GBP 54,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Enhanced DBS

Uniform provided

Group life assurance cover

Wagestream

Nutritious meal during shifts

GP Online for you and dependants

Employee Assistance Programme

Learning and development support

Career progression opportunities

Refer a Friend £1,000 referral

Job summary

Avon Court Care Home in Chippenham, Wiltshire, seeks an experienced Clinical Deputy Manager (RGN/RMN) to lead clinical governance and care delivery. You will supervise care planning, medication management and risk, while supporting the Home Manager and mentoring staff.

This senior role offers a pathway to Home Manager progression within a well‑structured, high-performing environment and a focus on resident-centered care.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (RGN/RMN) with a valid 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, professional and resident-focused approach.

Responsibilities

• Lead clinical governance, care planning, medication management and risk oversight.
• Monitor performance, carry out audits and support inspections.
• 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

NMC PIN

Clinical leadership

Team management

Clinical governance

Decision making

Compassionate care

Job description

About Avon Court Care Home

Avon Court Care Home is a 56 bed care home located in Chippenham, Wiltshire. Providing nursing and residential care, the home offers a warm and welcoming environment where colleagues work together to deliver high quality, person centred care and make a real difference to the lives of Residents every day.

About Avon Court Care Home

Avon Court Care Home is a 56 bed care home located in Chippenham, Wiltshire. Providing nursing and residential care, the home offers a warm and welcoming environment where colleagues work together to deliver high quality, person centred care and make a real difference to the lives of Residents every day.

Clinical Deputy Manager (RGN/RMN) Contract

• £54,000 - £56,000 per annum
• Contracted to 44 hours per week
• Supernumerary role, with flexiblity of working alondside the team to meet the business needs
• Alternative weekend working
• 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

What We Offer

• Paid Enhanced DBS
• Uniform provided
• Group life assurance cover
• Wagestream - financial wellbeing support and flexible access to earned pay
• A nutritious meal during shifts of eight hours or more
• GP Online for you and your dependants under 16
• Access to more than 1,600 high-street and online discountsFree, confidential Employee Assistance Programme, available 24/7, 365 days a year
• Award-winning learning and development, with support to achieve recognised qualifications
• Clear opportunities for career development and progression
• Recognition initiatives and Long Service Awards
• 'Refer a Friend' scheme offering up to £1,000 per successful referral, depending on the role

About Care Concern Group

Avon Court is part of Care Concern Group, a family-owned, market-leading care provider with a strong and growing presence across the UK. We are committed to delivering high-quality care and creating supportive, rewarding workplaces where our colleagues can grow, develop and thrive.

Our five values Trust | Respect | Passion | Kindness | Inclusivity shape how we care, how we work and how we support one another.

If you want a role where your experience is valued, your character matters and your work has genuine purpose, we would love to hear from you.