Clinical Deputy Manager

Innov8staffing; North Waterhouse Farm; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Innov8staffing is seeking an experienced Clinical Deputy Manager to join a well-established 44-bed nursing home, leading the clinical team and driving governance, staff development and high-quality resident care.

As part of the leadership team you will support the Registered Home Manager, drive standards of care and ensure person-centred approaches for residents with dementia and end-of-life needs. A strong clinical background is essential.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with active NMC PIN (RGN/RMN).
• Experience in clinical governance, auditing and medication management.
• Strong leadership and mentoring abilities.
• Knowledge of CQC Fundamental Standards and safeguarding.

Responsibilities

• Support the Registered Manager with day-to-day clinical management.
• Provide strong clinical leadership to nurses and care staff.
• Maintain high standards of person-centred care.
• Mentor and develop nursing and care teams.
• Conduct staff supervision and appraisals.
• Assist rota planning and team deployment.
• Review care plans and risk assessments.
• Oversee medication management and clinical monitoring.
• Ensure governance, quality assurance and continuous improvement.
• Support safeguarding, MCA and DoLS compliance.
• Collaborate with GPs and families to coordinate care.
• Deputise for the Registered Manager when required.

Skills

Registered Nurse

NMC PIN

Nursing home leadership

Clinical governance

People management

Medication management

Dementia care

Communication skills

Job description

Clinical Deputy Manager Nursing Home

£50,000+ per annum | Full-Time | Permanent

Ready to Take the Next Step in Your Nursing Leadership Career?

Are you an experienced Clinical Lead, Unit Manager, Senior Nurse or Clinical Deputy Manager looking for your next career move?

We are recruiting on behalf of our client for an experienced Clinical Deputy Manager to join the leadership team of a well-established 44-bed nursing home, providing high-quality nursing, dementia and end-of-life care.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious nurse leader who wants to play a key role in clinical governance, staff development and maintaining excellent standards of resident care within an established home rated Good by CQC.

Salary: £50,000+ per annum

Full-Time | Permanent

A Genuine Clinical Leadership Position

Working closely with the Registered Home Manager, you will take responsibility for supporting the clinical operation of the home and providing visible leadership to the nursing and care teams.

This is much more than simply being the senior nurse on shift.

You’ll have the opportunity to influence clinical standards, develop your team and help ensure residents receive safe, compassionate and genuinely person-centred care.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting the Registered Manager with the day-to-day clinical management of the home
• Providing strong clinical leadership to nurses and care staff
• Maintaining excellent standards of nursing and person-centred care
• Supporting, mentoring and developing nursing and care teams
• Staff supervision, performance management and clinical appraisals
• Supporting rota planning and effective deployment of the care team
• Reviewing and maintaining person-centred care plans and risk assessments
• Medication management, audits and clinical monitoring
• Clinical governance, quality assurance and continuous improvement
• Safeguarding, MCA and DoLS
• Maintaining compliance with CQC Fundamental Standards
• Supporting residents with dementia and complex nursing needs
• Ensuring compassionate, dignified end-of-life and palliative care
• Working closely with GPs, healthcare professionals, residents and families
• Supporting investigations, incidents and clinical action plans
• Deputising for the Registered Manager when required
• Helping maintain a positive, supportive and professional culture throughout the home

Is This Your Next Step?

This position would suit an experienced nurse who already understands the demands of working within a busy nursing-home environment and is ready to take greater responsibility for clinical standards and team leadership.

You may currently be working as a:

Clinical Lead | Clinical Deputy Manager | Deputy Manager | Unit Manager | Senior Nurse | Senior Staff Nurse | Lead Nurse

Essential requirements:

• Registered Nurse RGN or RMN
• Active NMC PIN
• Previous experience within a nursing home, elderly care or dementia nursing environment
• Previous senior, supervisory or clinical leadership experience
• Strong understanding of person-centred care
• Knowledge of clinical governance and auditing
• Good understanding of CQC requirements and Fundamental Standards
• Medication management experience
• Safeguarding knowledge
• Understanding of MCA and DoLS
• Strong communication and leadership skills
• Ability to mentor, motivate and develop nursing and care staff
• Passion for maintaining dignity, independence and choice for residents

Previous experience as a Clinical Lead, Unit Manager or Deputy Manager within a nursing home would be highly advantageous.

What You’ll Receive

• £50,000+ competitive salary package
• Permanent, full-time position
• Comprehensive induction
• Ongoing professional development and training
• Company pension
• Holiday entitlement
• Supportive senior management team
• Opportunity to develop your nursing leadership career
• The chance to make a genuine impact on clinical standards and resident care

Ready for Your Next Clinical Leadership Role?

If you’re an experienced RGN or RMN with nursing-home experience and you’re ready to take the next step into a Clinical Deputy Manager position, we’d love to hear from you.