Deputy Manager (RN) / Clinical Lead

Leonard Cheshire; Swadlincote; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Leonard Cheshire seeks a Deputy Manager (RN) to support the Service Manager in delivering exceptional care in a nursing home. The role involves team management, ensuring compliance, and promoting independence among residents with disabilities. Ideal candidates should possess relevant nursing qualifications, team management experience, and a strong commitment to high-quality care.

Qualifications

• Deputy Manager experience in a care home is preferred.
• Knowledge of complex care is essential.
• Experience with resident care for physical/learning disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Support the Service Manager and oversee nursing home operations.
• Lead and manage a team of nursing and care staff effectively.
• Ensure high standards of nursing and personalized support.

Skills

Wound management

Tracheostomies

PEG

JEGs

Suprapubic catheters

Seizure management

Learning and Physical disability experience

Education

Current NMC registration as a Registered Nurse

Level 5 Leadership in Health and Social Care qualification

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Client:

Leonard Cheshire

Location:

Swadlincote, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

02.06.2025

Expiry Date:

17.07.2025

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Job Description:

A night enhancement of £1.50 per hour will apply from 8pm to 7am Monday – Sunday (this does not apply to sleep-ins). A weekend day enhancement of £2.00 per hour will be paid from 7am to 8pm, Saturday and Sunday. This will be implemented on a trial basis.

Proving quality, frontline care and support in our care homes, nursing homes and supported living services is at the very core of what we do. Our approach is based on the promotion of greater independence and choice for the people who we support, working with over 2,000 people with a disability every day.

We are amongst the highest rated providers of care and supported living services in the UK, with 84% of our services rated ‘good’ or ‘outstanding’ by regulators.

Newlands House rated "Good" by CQC is a home for 37 people with physical disabilities.

We are based on Main Street, Netherseal, Swadlincote DE12 8DA. Please check the location before applying

Would you like to join our great team, supporting our values and ethos, continuing the fantastic work that we do in making a positive impact on the lives of people with a disability?

About the role

As a Deputy Manager (RN) with Leonard Cheshire, you will fully support the Service Manager in the running of the nursing home and deputise in their absence. Providing effective management and supervision of a great team (including nurses and care staff), you will lead with passion and enthusiasm to ensure the service is well run. You will promote positive outcomes for disabled people with a flexible and proactive approach.

We are looking for someone with recent deputy manager experience of working in a care home ideally as they will understand how care home’s function. Complex care knowledge and experience not necessarily ITU. Wound management, tracheostomies, PEG, JEGs, suprapubic catheters, experience of managing residents have seizures. Learning and Physical disability experience. Some knowledge of the CQC Single Assessment Framework.

Also, responsible for monitoring and providing the highest standards of nursing, clinical and personal support to our customers, you will promote independence and choice. You will ensure the service is fully compliant regarding health and safety management, fulfilling statutory obligations and excellent overall service delivery.

This is a challenging yet exciting opportunity, offering the chance to grow and develop as a member of our brilliant team, making a difference to so many people’s lives.

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Current NMC registration as a Registered Nurse
• A level of professional development and registration (may include Level 5 Leadership in Health and Social Care qualification).
• Experience in managing a team of nursing and care staff.
• Experience of providing direct personal and social care.
• Experience in working with customers who have physical and/or learning disabilities.