Clinical Deputy Manager

The Prestige Group; Redcar; Hybride; GBP 25 000 - 36 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Competitive hourly rate

Leadership development funding

Employee wellbeing support

DBS check and induction paid

Résumé du poste

Yew Tree Centre is seeking a Clinical Deputy Manager to lead the clinical care in a 76-bed setting. You will deputise for the Registered Manager and combine hands-on nursing with leadership, mentoring and governance to ensure high-quality, person-centred care.

You will supervise nursing and care staff, monitor medicines management, and help prepare for CQC inspections while maintaining strong partnerships with GPs, district nurses and social care colleagues.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with unrestricted NMC registration.
• Sound knowledge of CQC standards and safeguarding.
• Strong leadership, mentoring and governance capabilities.
• Willingness to pursue management qualification if not held.

Responsabilités

• Lead, supervise and support nursing staff and care team with appraisals and competency checks.
• Ensure person-centred care plans and regular risk assessments.
• Oversee medicines management, audits and staff competency.
• Monitor clinical risks and respond to trends and incidents.
• Support admissions, hospital discharges and governance workflows.
• Lead clinical audits, safeguarding referrals and learning sharing.
• Collaborate with GPs, district nurses, hospices and social care professionals.
• Prepare for CQC inspections and maintain regulatory standards.
• Participate in rotas and on-call duties.
• Promote a positive culture prioritising residents' dignity and wellbeing.

Connaissances

NMC registered nurse

leadership

clinical decision-making

communication skills

Formation

Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Adult Care

Description du poste

Are you a Registered Nurse ready to take the next step into leadership? We are looking for a caring, motivated Clinical Deputy Manager to lead clinical care in our 76-bed nursing home. You will work alongside our Registered Manager to make sure every resident receives safe, high-quality, person-centred care, and that our team feels supported, skilled and valued.

About the role

As Clinical Deputy Manager, you will be the clinical lead for the home and will deputise for the Registered Manager in their absence. You will combine hands-on nursing with leadership, mentoring and governance.

Key responsibilities

• Lead, supervise and support nurses, nursing associates and care staff, including supervisions, appraisals and clinical competency checks
• Make sure care plans and risk assessments are person-centred, accurate and regularly reviewed with residents and families
• Oversee safe medicines management, including audits and staff competency
• Monitor clinical risks such as falls, pressure care, nutrition, infection prevention and deterioration, and act on trends
• Carry out pre-admission assessments and support smooth admissions and hospital discharges
• Lead clinical audits, incident investigations and safeguarding referrals, and make sure learning is shared
• Work in partnership with GPs, district nurses, hospices, social workers and other professionals
• Help prepare for and respond to CQC inspections, supporting the home to meet regulatory standards
• Take part in rotas, staffing planning and the on-call rota
• Promote a positive, open culture where residents’ dignity, choice and wellbeing come first

About you

• Registered Nurse (RGN or RMN) with current, unrestricted NMC registration
• Sound knowledge of CQC standards, safeguarding, the Mental Capacity Act and DoLS
• Confident clinical decision-making and excellent communication skills
• A warm, person-centred approach and a commitment to high standards
• A leadership or management qualification, or willingness to work towards one (for example the Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Adult Care)

What we offer

• Competitive hourly rate of £22.41
• Funded leadership development and support with NMC revalidation
• Employee assistance programme and wellbeing support
• Recognition schemes and a supportive, friendly team
• Free DBS check and paid induction

In addition to this vacancy, we are also looking for dedicated colleagues to join our Bank team. Bank staff work flexible shifts across our care homes, helping provide high-quality care when extra support is needed. This is ideal for anyone seeking flexible hours and the opportunity to work across different locations.

Yew Tree Centre is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the people we care for. The successful candidate will need an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community.