Clinical Deputy Manager

Bupa; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 43,487 - 53,150; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

My Healthcare

Free meals each shift

28 days holiday

Travel loan

Wagestream

Pension plans

Parental leave

Menopause plan

Gym discounts

Sick pay

Job summary

Bupa’s Richmond Villages in Aston on Trent seeks a Clinical Deputy Care Home Manager to support the Home Manager in delivering person-centred care to residents in a 61-bedroom environment.

The role requires prior deputy management experience in a care home, strong leadership, and a commitment to CQC standards; you will oversee nursing care, care plans and staffing on rota, ensuring dignity and choice for residents.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Deputy Manager in a care home.
• Commitment to CQC standards and ongoing professional development.
• Strong understanding of how accurate nursing care improves residents’ lives.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to build relationships with residents and families.
• Natural leader with mentoring and delegation experience.
• Effective time management and prioritisation of workload.
• Compassionate team player with a commitment to personal best.
• Experience with electronic care planning is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and support all aspects of nursing care and residential activities within the home.
• Create, update, and maintain individual electronic care plans and accurate medication records.
• Maintain appropriate staffing levels through efficient rota management.
• Provide day-to-day support and guidance to the team, promoting residents' independence, choice and dignity.
• Build lasting relationships with residents, their families, and the community; foster a sense of community within the home.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with local partners, contributing to the care home’s profile locally and beyond.

Skills

Deputy manager experience

CQC standards

Leadership

Communication

Time management

Compassionate

Microsoft Office

Electronic care planning

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Clinical Deputy Care Home Manager

Location: Richmond Villages, Aston on Trent, Derbyshire, DE72 2EA.

Salary: From £48,319 per annum, negotiable based on experience and skill set, plus a £1,000 welcome bonus. Permanent contract, full time, 40 hours per week, including weekends on rota.

Overview

We are looking for a Deputy Manager to work closely with the Home Manager to manage and support the care team, delivering person‑centred care to our residents in a 61‑bedroom care home.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and support all aspects of nursing care and residential activities within the home.
• Create, update, and maintain individual electronic care plans and accurate medication records.
• Maintain appropriate staffing levels through efficient rota management.
• Provide day‑to‑day support and guidance to the team, promoting residents' independence, choice and dignity.
• Build lasting relationships with residents, their families, and the community; foster a sense of community within the home.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with local partners, contributing to the care home’s profile locally and beyond.

Key Skills / Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Deputy Manager in a care home environment.
• Commitment to CQC standards and continuous professional development.
• Strong understanding of how accurate nursing care improves residents’ lives.
• Excellent communication skills, able to build honest relationships with residents and families.
• Natural leader with experience mentoring and delegating to a care team, promoting excellent customer service.
• Effective time management and prioritisation of workload.
• Respectful, compassionate team player committed to personal best.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; experience with electronic care planning highly desirable.

Benefits

• My Healthcare – access to remote GP, physiotherapy, mental health support, and annual allowance (~£350).
• Free meals each shift.
• 28 days holiday plus extra holidays for milestones.
• Interest‑free travel loan for public transport tickets.
• Wagestream – early access to up to 40% of earned wages.
• Various Bupa pension plans.
• Parental leave (adoption, birth, co‑parent).
• Menopause plan – support for women’s health.
• Discounts at gyms and fitness facilities across the UK.
• Sick pay scheme above statutory pay.

EEO and Inclusion Statement

Bupa is a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer and encourages applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We will offer an interview or assessment to any disabled applicant who meets the minimum criteria for the role and provide reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process.