Clinical Lead & Deputy Manager - Elderly Care (Brighton)

Mary Rush Care Ltd; Patcham; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life insurance

Annual leave

Mileage reimbursement

Sick pay

Referral bonus

Job summary

SDR is seeking a Deputy Manager – Clinical Lead for Patcham Nursing Home in Brighton. You will be the senior clinician, leading clinical care, driving improvements, and deputising for the Registered Manager to ensure high standards of care.

You will balance hands-on clinical shifts with leadership duties, oversee risk and governance, and work to maintain inspection readiness while supporting occupancy and admissions.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' experience as a Clinical Lead.
• Current NMC registration (RN).
• Leadership or management qualification.

Responsibilities

• Lead clinical care on the floor across nursing and residential care.
• Oversee medicines management and clinical audits.
• Ensure care plans and risk assessments are person-centred and updated.
• Prepare the home for CQC readiness and respond to safeguarding.
• Deputise for the Registered Manager and support occupancy.

Skills

Clinical Leadership

Staff mentoring

Education

Leadership or management qualification

Job description

SDR is seeking a Deputy Manager – Clinical Lead for Patcham Nursing Home in Brighton. You will be the senior clinician, leading clinical care, driving improvements, and deputising for the Registered Manager to ensure high standards of care.

You will balance hands-on clinical shifts with leadership duties, oversee risk and governance, and work to maintain inspection readiness while supporting occupancy and admissions.