Deputy Manager

Time Recruitment Solutions Ltd; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonus

28 days annual leave

Job summary

Charnwood Care Home is seeking a Deputy Manager/Clinical Lead to support the Home Manager and lead our nursing and care teams in delivering high-quality, person-centred care.

You will oversee day-to-day care delivery, maintain clinical standards and deputise in the Manager's absence, with strong opportunities to mentor staff and develop a high-performing team. Salary reflects experience and suitability.

Qualifications

• Registered nurse with current NMC registration.
• Experience supervising or leading a team in care settings.
• Strong clinical judgment and commitment to person-centred care.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support nursing and care teams, keeping residents' needs and dignity at the centre of care.
• Provide clinical guidance and hands-on nursing care.
• Maintain accurate care plans and digital records.
• Supervise, mentor and train staff.
• Oversee rotas to ensure appropriate staffing and skill mix.
• Collaborate with residents, families and external healthcare professionals.
• Support audits, inspections, and improvement plans.
• Promote safeguarding and continuous improvement.

Skills

NMC registered

Leadership experience

Communication

Digital care records

Education

Nursing qualification

Tools

PCS

CoolCare

Job description

£45,000-£60,000 per annum | 40 hours per week | Mainly days

Are you a compassionate nurse with strong clinical skills and the ability to lead others? Charnwood Care Home is looking for a Deputy Manager / Clinical Lead to support the Home Manager, guide our team and deliver high-quality, person-centred care.

This is an opportunity to combine clinical practice with management and leadership, making a meaningful difference to residents' lives while helping colleagues develop and succeed.

About the role

Working closely with the Home Manager, you will oversee day-to-day care delivery, maintain clinical standards and deputise in the Manager's absence. Your responsibilities will include:

• Leading and supporting the nursing and care teams, keeping residents' needs, wishes and dignity at the centre of care.
• Providing clinical guidance and delivering hands-on nursing care.
• Maintaining accurate care plans, digital records and clinical documentation.
• Supporting staff through supervision, appraisals, mentoring and training.
• Overseeing rotas to ensure appropriate staffing levels and skill mix.
• Working with residents, families and external healthcare professionals to achieve the best possible outcomes.
• Supporting audits, inspection preparation, incident reviews and improvement plans.
• Promoting safeguarding, safe practice and continuous improvement.

About you

We are looking for a registered nurse with current NMC registration who brings:

• Relevant experience in a care home or similar care setting.
• Experience of supervising, supporting or leading a team.
• Sound clinical judgement and a commitment to person-centred care.
• Strong communication, organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Confidence using digital care records and care planning systems.
• A caring, proactive approach and the ability to lead by example.

Experience of rota planning, clinical audits, incident analysis and coaching colleagues would be valuable. A relevant supervisory or management qualification and familiarity with PCS and Cool Care would also be an advantage.

Salary, benefits and working arrangements

Salary: £45,000-£60,000 per annum, depending on experience, competence and overall suitability, with flexibility within the range for an exceptional candidate.

Hours: 40 hours per week, with flexibility in the balance between supernumerary management/clinical leadership time and nursing duties, reflecting the home's needs and your strengths.

Working pattern: Mainly days. Willingness to cover an occasional night shift would be welcome, although nights are not the normal working pattern.

Annual leave: 28 days per annum, including bank holidays.

Bonus: Performance-related bonus.

Overtime: No enhanced overtime rate.

Probation: Up to six months.