Clinical Deputy Manager

Healthcare Homes Group Limited; England; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Pension

5.6 weeks holiday pay

Refer a Friend up to £1000

Employee Assistance Programme

Healthcare Homes Academy training

Qualifications and Apprenticeship (Lvl

Blue Light Card discounts

Recognition and Long Service awards

Job summary

Healthcare Homes is seeking a Clinical Deputy Manager for Mill Lane Nursing Home in Suffolk. You will support the home manager, oversee clinical governance, and take temporary charge as needed, ensuring high-quality care and compliance.

The role includes medication management, care plan writing, audits, staff coaching, and liaison with external partners. A current NMC registration and knowledge of MCA/DoLs and CQC expectations are essential, with a strong focus on person-centred care.

Qualifications

• Current NMC registration and up-to-date clinical practices knowledge.
• Experience writing detailed care plans including risk assessments and diet plans.
• Understanding of MCA/DoLs and CQC key lines of enquiry.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the home manager in all aspects of the home including taking temporary charge.
• Managing and monitoring the planning and delivery of all medication across the home.
• Taking an active role in auditing specific areas of care and contributing to disseminating results and an action plan.
• Updating and maintaining resident care plans, liaising with external parties where applicable.
• Coaching, supporting and inspiring our care and nursing team to deliver a high standard of care at all times.

Skills

NMC registration

Clinical governance

Team leadership

Care planning

Risk assessments

Job description

Clinical Deputy Manager

Mill Lane Nursing Home

£47,632 per annum

40 hours per week (includes alternate weekends)

Are you a naturally caring person and want to help make a difference in people’s lives?

If you are kind, compassionate and committed, we would love for you to join our management team at our lovely nursing home, Mill Lane Nursing home.

Mill Lane specialises in residential, nursing and dementia care for the elderly living in Suffolk. The home has a warm and homely atmosphere from the minute you walk through the door and it has an enviable reputation within the local community for its high quality care.

What would a typical day look like?

• Supporting the home manager in all aspects of the home including taking temporary charge in the managers absence
• Supporting with systems and procedures to ensure the quality of care delivered is of a high standard
• Managing and monitoring the planning and delivery of all medication across the home
• Taking an active role in auditing specific areas of care and contributing to disseminating results and an action plan
• Updating and maintaining resident care plans, liaising with external parties where applicable
• Coaching, supporting and inspiring our care and nursing team to deliver a high standard of care at all times

Our management team are the life and soul of our home and it is essential that you would have a current NMC registration, up to date knowledge of clinical practices and experience in writing detailed care plans including risk assessments and diet plans. A good understanding of regulatory frameworks including MCA/DoLs and the CQC key line of enquiries is also essential.

As part of our commitment to our nursing community, you will be provided with a thorough induction and training programme to further develop your skills along with the support and guidance of a well-established clinical training team.

In return we offer a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Company Pension
• 5.6 weeks paid holiday pay
• Refer a Friend scheme worth up to £1000 per person
• Employee Assistance Programme to support your mental health and wellbeing
• Extensive training courses through our Healthcare Homes Academy
• Qualifications and Apprenticeship opportunities including Level 5 Management
• Blue Light Card offering a number of discounts across retail and hospitality
• Recognition and Long Service awards

Established in 2005, Healthcare Homes Group has an existing portfolio comprising of 48 residential and nursing homes located across East Anglia and the South of England. We are a Top 20 provider within the care sector and our ethos is to deliver the best person-centred care to all our residents.