Deputy Home Manager

Premier Healthcare; Olney; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

Premier Recruitment Solutions is recruiting for a Deputy Manager (Clinical) to join a nursing home in Olney, Buckinghamshire. The role requires an active NMC registration and strong clinical leadership to ensure high-quality, person-centred care. Salary £55,000 per annum with ASAP start.

The Deputy Manager will lead clinical teams, ensure regulatory compliance, and drive continuous improvement in resident care and governance.

Qualifications

• NMC registered nurse with strong clinical leadership skills.
• Experience leading nursing and care teams in a home setting.
• Knowledge of CQC regulations and clinical governance.
• Ability to conduct clinical audits and monitor care standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead nursing and care teams; support Home Manager in daily operations.
• Provide clinical leadership, guidance and supervision to staff.
• Ensure compliance with CQC, governance and company policies.
• Review and update care plans, risk assessments and clinical documentation.
• Oversee medication management and safe administration practices.
• Support pre-admission assessments and ongoing resident reviews.
• Identify and escalate safeguarding concerns appropriately.
• Build relationships with residents, families and external agencies.
• Promote person-centred care, dignity, choice and independence.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Team supervision

Communication

Care planning

Safeguarding

Education

NMC registration (PIN)

Job description

Deputy Manager (Clinical) – Nursing Home

Location: Olney, Buckinghamshire

Salary: £55,000 per annum

Start Date: ASAP

Premier Recruitment Solutions is currently recruiting for an experienced Deputy Manager (Clinical) to join a nursing home in Olney. This is an excellent opportunity for an NMC-registered nurse with strong clinical leadership skills who is passionate about delivering high-quality, person‑centred care.

About the Role

As Deputy Manager (Clinical), you will play a key role in leading the nursing and care teams, maintaining high clinical standards and ensuring residents' needs are met with dignity, respect and compassion.

• Supporting the Home Manager with the day-to-day running of the home and taking responsibility in their absence.
• Providing clinical leadership, guidance and supervision to nurses and care staff.
• Ensuring compliance with CQC regulations, clinical governance requirements and company policies.
• Conducting clinical audits and monitoring care standards.
• Reviewing and updating care plans, risk assessments and clinical documentation.
• Overseeing medication management and ensuring safe administration practices.
• Supporting pre‑admission assessments and ongoing reviews of residents' needs.
• Identifying and escalating safeguarding concerns appropriately.
• Building strong relationships with residents, families, healthcare professionals and external agencies.
• Promoting person‑centred care, dignity, choice and independence throughout the service.

About You

• Previous experience as a Deputy Manager or in a similar senior clinical leadership role within a nursing home.
• An active NMC registration and valid PIN – essential.
• A strong understanding of CQC regulations and clinical governance.
• Experience supporting and supervising nursing and care teams.
• Knowledge of safeguarding adults and appropriate referral procedures.
• Excellent communication and relationship‑building skills.
• The ability to involve residents and their families in care planning and reviews.
• A compassionate, proactive approach with a commitment to maintaining high standards of care.

What's on Offer?

• Salary of £55,000 per annum.
• The opportunity to take on a key clinical leadership role.
• A supportive team environment.
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
• An ASAP start for the successful candidate.

We are an equal opportunities employer, and all applications will be assessed solely on merit.