Deputy Manager – Hulton House

L&M Healthcare; Preston; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Hulton House Care Home is seeking an experienced Deputy Manager (NMC Registered Nurse) to join the management team. You will lead clinically and operationally, ensuring safe, person-centred care and supporting a dedicated team to achieve the highest standards.

With active NMC PIN and previous senior nursing or supervisory experience, you will monitor standards, oversee care plans, and support recruitment and development, while deputising for the Home Manager as required.

Qualifications

• NMC registration and PIN required.
• Senior nursing/clinical leadership experience in a care home preferred.
• Strong knowledge of CQC regulations and clinical governance.
• Experience with care planning, clinical assessments, medication management and risk management.
• Excellent communication, leadership and organisational skills.
• Passion for delivering person-centred care and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Support the Home Manager with day-to-day running of the care home.
• Provide strong clinical leadership and guidance to nursing and care staff.
• Ensure residents receive high-quality, safe and person-centred care.
• Oversee clinical assessments, care plans and risk assessments.
• Ensure safe medication management and administration.
• Monitor clinical standards and compliance with NMC and CQC requirements.
• Promote safeguarding, infection prevention and health and safety.
• Support staff recruitment, induction, training and development.
• Conduct audits and drive improvements.
• Build positive relationships with residents, families and healthcare professionals.
• Support CQC inspections and regulatory compliance.
• Deputise for the Home Manager when absent.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Communication

Team motivation

Problem solving

Regulatory knowledge

Education

NMC PIN

Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Adult Care

Job description

Hulton House Care Home is looking for an experienced, motivated and compassionate Deputy Manager (NMC Registered Nurse) to join our management team.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious nursing professional who is passionate about delivering outstanding care, providing strong clinical leadership and supporting a dedicated team to achieve the highest standards.

Working closely with the Home Manager, you will play a key role in the day-to-day running of the home, ensuring residents receive safe, effective and person-centred care while helping to create a positive and supportive environment for residents, relatives and colleagues.

A current, active NMC PIN is essential for this position.

The Role

As Deputy Manager, you will support the Home Manager in overseeing the clinical and operational management of Hulton House Care Home.

You will be a visible and approachable leader, leading by example, supporting the nursing and care teams and ensuring that excellent standards of clinical care, safety and resident well being are consistently maintained.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting the Home Manager with the effective day-to-day running of the care home.
• Providing strong clinical leadership and guidance to nursing and care staff.
• Ensuring residents receive high-quality, safe and person-centred care.
• Overseeing clinical assessments, care plans and risk assessments.
• Ensuring safe medication management and administration.
• Monitoring clinical standards and ensuring compliance with NMC requirements and CQC regulations.
• Promoting safeguarding, infection prevention and control and health and safety.
• Supporting staff recruitment, induction, training, supervision and development.
• Conducting audits, monitoring performance and implementing improvements where necessary.
• Building positive relationships with residents, families, healthcare professionals and external agencies.
• Supporting CQC inspections and maintaining regulatory compliance.
• Deputising for the Home Manager in their absence.

About You

We are looking for someone who is not only clinically competent but also has the leadership qualities, enthusiasm and compassion to inspire others.

• Current, active registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) and a valid PIN.
• Previous experience in a senior nursing, clinical leadership or supervisory role, ideally within a care home environment.
• Strong clinical knowledge and understanding of nursing practice within adult social care.
• Good understanding of CQC regulations, clinical governance and quality assurance.
• Experience in care planning, clinical assessments, medication management and risk management.
• Excellent communication, leadership and organisational skills.
• Ability to motivate, support and develop a team.
• A genuine passion for delivering outstanding, person-centred care.
• A proactive approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement.
• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Adult Care or equivalent.
• Previous experience as a Deputy Manager or Clinical Lead within a care home.
• Experience supporting successful CQC inspections and quality improvement programmes.

What We Offer

• A rewarding management position with the opportunity to make a real difference.
• A supportive management team and working environment.
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
• Ongoing training and development.
• The opportunity to influence clinical standards and improve residents’ quality of life.

Location: Hulton House, Ligthfoot Green Lane, Fulwood, Preston, PR4 0AP