Deputy Manager

Somerleigh Court; Dorchester; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Workplace pension

Free on-site parking

Induction programme & training

Blue Light Card discount

Job summary

Somerleigh Court Care Home in Dorchester is seeking a Clinical Deputy Manager with strong clinical skills to lead our clinical team and ensure high-quality resident care.

You will oversee clinical care, supervise staff, manage resources, and support the Home Manager. RMN or RGN with active NMC pin and supervision experience in a nursing home are essential. The role is full-time with occasional weekend flexibility.

Qualifications

• Qualified nurse with an active NMC pin.
• Understanding of the five guiding principles: SAFE, EFFECTIVE, CARING, RESPONSIVE, WELL-LED.
• Experience at supervisory level in a nursing home (e.g., Home Manager/Deputy/Clinical Lead).

Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of clinical care to residents.
• Provide inspiring leadership and develop the clinical care team.
• Lead clinical quality control systems and coach staff to maintain high standards.
• Support the Manager in managing resources (financial, human, and materials).

Skills

Nurse RMN or RGN

NMC pin

Leadership

Clinical governance

Education

RMN or RGN qualification

Job description

Clinical Deputy Manager

Salary: Competitive

Location: SomerleighCourt CareHome

Hours: Full Time (40 Hours) - Both Clinical and Supernumerary shifts with flexibility to work occasional weekend shifts.

We are looking for a Clinical Deputy Manager with strong clinical skills to join our team.

The key responsibilities of the Clinical Deputy Manager is to oversee all aspects of clinical care. You will provide inspiring leadership and development of the clinical care teams ensuring we deliver the highest quality of care to our residents.

Responsibilities of the Clinical Deputy Manager:

• Developing, promoting and maintaining high standards of care, medications management and clinical services, where residents are safe and well protected.
• Leading the home’s clinical quality control systems and coaching staff to ensure quality standards are met and staff are engaged in this area, and practice transparency.
• Supporting the Manager in developing and managing effectively and efficiently the financial, human and material resources.
• Inspiring leadership and motivation of the clinical staff team, and the wider team, supporting the Manager to foster a positive culture where individuals are supported to achieve their best.

Skills, Knowledge and Experience of the Clinical Deputy Manager:

• Qualified nurse, either RMN or RGN, with an active NMC pin.
• Thorough understanding of the five guiding principles of first class care: SAFE, EFFECTIVE, CARING, RESPONSIVE, WELL-LED.
• Experience at supervisory level, ideally within a nursing home, having previously worked as one of the following: Home Manager, Deputy Home Manager, Nurse Manager or Clinical Lead, or Senior Nurse etc.

Benefits:

• Comprehensive induction programme
• Ongoing training and development, the opportunity to build a career
• Workplace pension
• Free on-site parking
• Employee discount scheme (Blue Light Card)

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