Clinical Deputy Manager

Bupa; Inchbrook; On-site; GBP 43,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health insurance provider based in the United Kingdom is seeking a Clinical Deputy Manager to enhance the quality of care in a care home setting. The successful candidate will lead and support the nursing team while ensuring compliance with care standards. Key responsibilities include managing care plans and building professional relationships with healthcare providers. Ideal applicants should have experience in dementia care, a valid NMC PIN, and strong leadership qualities. A competitive salary with additional benefits is offered.

Benefits

Healthcare support access 24/7

Annual allowance for healthcare products

Sick pay scheme

Free meal with every shift

33 days of holidays

Long Service rewards

Interest-free travel loan

Wagestream for early wage access

Diverse health plans

Gym discounts

Qualifications

• Must have experience working in a care home setting.
• Experience managing a team of nurses is essential.
• Approachable and open, natural leadership skills required.

Responsibilities

• Guide and support a nursing team to improve care quality.
• Maintain relationships with medical contacts in the community.
• Review care plans and assess residents’ needs.

Skills

Experience in dementia care

Team management

NMC Codes of Conduct adherence

Compassion and enthusiasm

Education

Valid NMC PIN number

Experience as a Deputy Manager or Lead Nurse

Job description

Overview

Reporting to the Home Manager, our Clinical Deputy Manager will guide and support our nursing team to continuously improve the quality of care for the residents – ensuring compliance with our clinical governance framework. You will write and review care plans, assessing residents’ individual physical, mental and social needs. Mentoring and motivating a team of nurses, you will champion residents’ safety and dignity and drive continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

As Clinical Lead, you will maintain and promote relationships with GPs and medical contacts in the community and local professional bodies.

Qualifications

We are looking for a Clinical Deputy Manager to join the team. The successful applicant will have experience working as a Deputy Manager or Lead Nurse, ideally within a care home setting and with experience in a dementia care setting. You currently work as a manager or senior nurse in a care home setting, working with people living with dementia and hold a valid NMC PIN number. With experience managing a team of nurses, you understand the benefits that the right clinical care can bring to people’s lives; previous experience in elderly and dementia care would be advantageous. You are approachable and open, a natural leader ready to share clinical experience, leading and mentoring a team of nurses. You are enthusiastic, compassionate and genuinely committed to adhering to the NMC Codes of Conduct and to expanding your professional development.

Location & Salary

CQC rating: GOOD. Richmond Villages Painswick, Stroud Road, Painswick, Gloucestershire, GL6 6UL. Salary: £42,265.8pa, plus £1,000 Welcome Bonus! Contracted 36 hrs shifts – Monday – Friday 8am – 8pm with occasional weekend shift pattern. The CDM is on the floor for 12 hours, leaving 24 hours supernumerary to support CHM with clinical audits, medication ordering, supervisions and appraisals and to stand in for CHM when she is on leave.

Benefits

• My Healthcare – quick, easy access to support, advice and treatment for a variety of health‑related issues, including remote GP, physiotherapy and mental health support – all available from one phone number 24/7.
• Annual allowance that can be redeemed against a menu of Bupa healthcare products, worth approximately £350.
• Sick pay scheme – in addition to statutory sick pay, providing financial support during longer absences.
• Free meal with every shift.
• Holidays – 33 days including Bank Holidays.
• Long Service – rewards with e‑cards, extra holidays and money at every milestone.
• Interest‑free annual travel loan to purchase public‑transport season tickets.
• Wagestream – early access up to 40% of earned wages within minutes.
• Range of Bupa pension plans – find out more on our career site.
• Parental Leave – schemes for adoption, birth parents and co‑parents – find out more on our career site.
• Menopause Plan – designed to empower women to seek advice, choose treatment and take control of their health.
• Discounts at a wide variety of gyms and fitness facilities across the UK.

Why Bupa?

We’re a health insurer and provider with no shareholders – our customers are our focus. Our people share a purpose: helping people live longer, healthier, happier lives and making a better world. We make health happen by being brave, caring and responsible. We encourage all of our people to “Be you at Bupa”, champion diversity and aim to reflect the communities we serve. Bupa is a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer and supports applicants with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We will provide reasonable adjustments as part of our recruitment process to anyone who needs them.

Job Details

Time Type: Full time. Job Area: Care Home – Clinical Management.