Clinical Deputy Manager

Forest Healthcare Ltd; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Forest Healthcare Ltd in Maidstone is seeking a Clinical Deputy Manager to support the Care Home Manager in overseeing clinical operations and care quality. You will supervise nursing and care teams, coordinate clinical practice, and ensure care plans are person-centred and regularly reviewed.

The role involves monitoring regulatory compliance, contributing to audits, leading quality improvement, recruiting and mentoring staff, and liaising with families and external health professionals to

Qualifications

• Strong clinical operations and care management skills.
• Staff development, coaching, mentoring and ongoing professional learning.
• Experience in home or residential care with person-centered support and safeguarding.
• Knowledge of medicine administration and clinical governance.
• Experience with quality improvement, audits, and best-practice implementation.
• Up-to-date NMC registration and continuing professional development.

Responsibilities

• Supervise nursing and care teams and coordinate clinical practice.
• Ensure care plans are accurate, person-centered and reviewed regularly.
• Monitor regulatory compliance and contribute to audits.
• Lead quality improvement initiatives for safe and effective care.
• Participate in staff recruitment, training and mentoring.
• Liaise with families and external healthcare professionals.
• Assist with medication management and support rapid clinical decision-making.
• Support leadership and smooth running of the home.

Skills

Clinical operations

Staff development

Care home leadership

Medicines management

Quality improvement

Regulatory governance

Communication & mentoring

UK care regulations

Education

NMC registered nurse

Job description

Company Description

Forest Healthcare Ltd is a UK-based care provider focused on delivering high-quality residential, nursing, and dementia care to over 700 residents. Since opening its first home in 1994, the organization has expanded and now employs more than 1,000 skilled team members dedicated to supporting residents and their families. The company empowers local care centre managers to respond to community needs while upholding security, dignity, choice, and excellent standards of care. Forest Healthcare’s core objective is to improve quality of life by promoting independence and creating a safe, relaxed, and stimulating environment. Team members are encouraged to help residents live full and happy lives through compassionate and person-centered care.

Role Description

The Clinical Deputy Manager is a full-time, on-site role based in Maidstone, responsible for supporting the Care Home Manager in overseeing clinical operations and care quality. Day-to-day duties include supervising nursing and care teams, coordinating clinical practice, and ensuring that care plans are accurate, person-centered, and regularly reviewed. The role involves monitoring compliance with regulatory standards, contributing to audits, and leading quality improvement initiatives to maintain safe and effective care. The Clinical Deputy Manager will participate in staff recruitment, training, and mentoring, fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional development. Additional responsibilities include liaising with families and external healthcare professionals, assisting with medication management, and supporting the overall leadership and smooth running of the home.

Qualifications

• Strong clinical operations and care management skills, with experience coordinating multidisciplinary teams and clinical workflows.
• Training and staff development experience, including coaching, mentoring, and supporting ongoing professional learning.
• Background in home care or residential care settings, with a clear understanding of person-centered support and safeguarding principles.
• Sound knowledge of medicine administration and clinical governance, including safe prescribing, documentation, and monitoring.
• Experience in quality improvement, audit processes, and implementation of best-practice standards in care environments.
• Registered Nurse (NMC) or equivalent clinical qualification, with up-to-date professional registration and evidence of continuing professional development.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with residents, families, and colleagues.
• Familiarity with UK care regulations, CQC standards, and health and safety requirements in care homes.
• Ability to work flexibly to meet service needs, including participation in rota-based management cover.