Deputy Manager & Clinical Lead (RN)

Barchester Healthcare; Sevenoaks; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a Deputy Manager & Clinical Lead to ensure high-quality care delivery in a supportive environment. This role involves leadership responsibilities, motivating a multidisciplinary team, and maintaining regulatory compliance. You'll conduct audits, supervise clinical practice, and develop strategies to enhance care standards. With a commitment to person-centered care, this organization offers a competitive salary, professional development opportunities, and a rewarding work culture. If you are a compassionate and resilient Registered Nurse looking to make a difference, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Free learning and development

Profit share scheme

Holiday, retail, and leisure discounts

Nurse Mentor scheme

Refer a Friend scheme

Skilled Worker visa application fee covered

Qualifications

• Current NMC registration as a Registered Nurse.
• Experience with diverse health needs and safeguarding.

Responsibilities

• Assist the General Manager in daily operations and ensure care standards.
• Conduct audits, supervise clinical practice, and lead safeguarding investigations.

Skills

Clinical Risk Assessments

Leadership

Safeguarding Investigations

Budget Management

Teaching/Mentoring

Education

Registered Nurse (RN/RMN)

Teaching/Mentoring Qualification

Job description

Job summary

As the Deputy Manager & Clinical Lead (RN) at Barchester Healthcare, you will play a crucial role in supporting the delivery of high-quality care in a Barchester care home. You will work closely with the General Manager, taking on leadership responsibilities in their absence, and inspire a multidisciplinary team to ensure the best possible quality of life for every resident. Your strong clinical and people management skills will be crucial in driving improvements, monitoring standards, and maintaining regulatory compliance.

Main duties of the job

In this role, you will be responsible for assisting the General Manager in the day-to-day operations of the care home. You will help ensure care standards are met, motivate your team, and lead by example. This will involve conducting regular audits, supervising clinical practice, and overseeing safeguarding investigations and risk assessments. You will also contribute to the development and implementation of strategies to achieve the home's goals.

About us

Barchester Healthcare is a leading provider of high-quality care homes across the UK. They are committed to delivering person-centered care and creating engaging environments where residents can thrive. Barchester offers a range of benefits, including competitive salaries, opportunities for professional development, and a supportive work culture.

Job responsibilities

About the role: A £2000 Golden Hello is just one of the ways we'll reward you when you join Barchester in this role. As Care Home Deputy Manager & Clinical Lead, you'll support the delivery of quality care, work closely with the General Manager, and take on leadership duties in their absence. You will help ensure care standards, motivate your team, lead audits, supervise clinical practice, and ensure regulatory compliance. You will develop strategies to meet your goals.

About you

To join us, you'll need to be a Registered Nurse (RN/RMN) with current NMC registration and a teaching/mentoring/supervision qualification. Experience with residents with diverse health needs, safeguarding investigations, and clinical risk assessments is essential. We also value HR experience, knowledge of sales and marketing, budget management skills, and experience supporting newly qualified nurses. You should be compassionate, resilient, and committed to delivering quality care in an engaging environment.

Rewards package

In addition to a competitive salary, Barchester offers benefits such as:

• Free learning and development
• Automatic enrolment into our profit share scheme
• A range of holiday, retail, and leisure discounts
• Nurse Mentor and Refer a Friend schemes
• Offer to pay Skilled Worker visa application fee for eligible nurses

If you want to apply your clinical and leadership skills in a supportive organization committed to quality care, this is a rewarding place to be.