Clinical Deputy Manager

South Essex Care & Health Association Limited; Southend-on-Sea; On-site; GBP 46,750 - 63,250; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid DBS

Pension

Uniform provided

Annual leave 5.6 weeks

NMC fees paid

Job summary

Cedars Care Home, part of Care Concern Group, is a modern, purpose-built home in Southend-on-Sea offering residential, dementia, respite and palliative care for up to 48 residents. The home features bright ensuite rooms across three floors, welcoming communal spaces, and a compassionate team dedicated to providing care with dignity and respect.

You will join as Clinical Deputy Manager (RGN/RMN) with charge of clinical governance, care planning and medication management, reporting to the Home

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Lead on clinical governance, care planning, medication management and risk.
• Monitor performance, carry out audits, support inspections and continuous improvement.
• Provide visible, hands-on leadership to nursing and care teams.
• Oversee the service in the Home Manager's absence and manage day-to-day operations.

Skills

RGN/RMN

Leadership

Clinical governance

Mentoring staff

Decision making

Compassionate care

Education

NMC PIN

Job description

• Contract: Full Time


• Salary: £55,000 Per Annum


• Shift Type: Dayshift


• Contracted hours: 40

Cedars Care Home is a modern, purpose-built home in Southend-on-Sea offering residential, dementia, respite and palliative care for up to 48 residents. The home features bright ensuite rooms across three floors, welcoming communal spaces, and a compassionate team dedicated to providing care with dignity and respect.

Clinical Deputy Manager (RGN/RMN) Contract

• £55,000 per annum


• Contracted to 40 hours per week


• Paid DBS, 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

Cedars 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 valuesTrust|Respect|Passion|Kindness|Inclusivityare 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.