Clinical Deputy Manager

Almond Valley Care Home; Livingston; On-site; GBP 49,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PVG provided

Pension

Uniform provided

Paid NMC fees

Job summary

Almond Valley Care Home in Livingston is seeking a Clinical Deputy Manager (RGN/RMN) to lead clinical governance and care delivery, working with the Home Manager to maintain standards.

You will oversee care planning, medication management, risk and audits, mentor staff, and support continuous improvement in a busy residential and nursing setting.

This senior role offers a clear progression path within a well-structured leadership team, with ongoing training and development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with a valid NMC PIN.
• Strong clinical knowledge in a care setting.
• Proven leadership and team management experience.
• Experience in governance, audits and compliance.
• Ability to mentor and develop staff.

Responsibilities

• Lead on clinical governance, care planning, medication management and risk.
• Ensure standards are consistently achieved and sustained.
• Provide visible, hands-on leadership to nursing and care teams, mentoring staff.

Skills

Leadership

Clinical governance

Mentoring

NMC PIN

People management

Decision making

Compassionate care

Education

Nursing qualification (RGN/RMN)

Job description

Almond Valley Care Home is a purpose built 66 bed care home located in Almondside, Livingston. Providing Residential, Nursing, Dementia and Respite care, the home offers a modern, high quality environment where team members can deliver person centred care, develop their skills and be part of a supportive and welcoming team.

Clinical Deputy Manager (RGN/RMN) Contract

• £25.96 per hour
• Contracted to 40 hours per week - 28 hours supernumerary & 1 12 hour shift on the floor per week
• Paid PVG, 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

Almond Valley Care Home is part 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.

Our five core values Trust|Respect|Passion|Kindness|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 care, we would love to hear from you.