Deputy Nurse Manager £50K

Amber Mace; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable nursing home provider in Shrewsbury is seeking a Clinical Deputy Manager to support high-quality care. This role involves leadership and clinical responsibilities, promoting best practices, and ensuring high standards of care. Candidates should be NMC Registered Nurses with experience in managing clinical teams. The position offers a competitive salary of around £50,000 with a Monday-Friday working pattern and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Ongoing professional development

Supportive leadership team

Qualifications

• Experience managing or supervising clinical teams within a nursing home or similar environment.
• Knowledge of complex care (or willingness to complete relevant training).
• Resilient, reliable, and committed to long-term service development.

Responsibilities

• Support and deputise for the Registered Manager in their absence.
• Lead and mentor the nursing and care teams.
• Collaborate with the wider management team.

Skills

Leadership skills

Clinical governance

Evidence-based practice

Care planning systems

Complex care knowledge

Education

NMC Registered Nurse (Active PIN)

Job description

Clinical Deputy Manager - Nursing Home

£50,000 per annum, 40 hours per week | Monday - Friday

Telford

Are you a confident and compassionate nurse leader looking for your next step? Claire at Amber Mace is recruiting for an experienced Clinical Deputy Manager to join a large, well‑established nursing and residential service in the Telford area, providing high‑quality complex care to older adults and individuals with varying clinical needs. The service is proud to hold a Good CQC rating across all domains and is known for its warm, team‑focused culture.

The Role

As Clinical Deputy Manager, you'll play a key leadership role in supporting the Registered Manager to maintain exceptional care standards, ensure clinical compliance, and develop a high‑performing team. The position is part supernumerary and part clinical, allowing you to combine hands‑on care with leadership and governance responsibilities.

• Support and deputise for the Registered Manager in their absence
• Lead and mentor the nursing and care teams, promoting evidence‑based practice
• Oversee complex care delivery and ensure robust clinical governance
• Work one day per week on the floor, supporting and guiding the team
• Collaborate with a wider management team, including another Deputy and Senior Nurse roles
• Drive quality improvement and uphold regulatory standards

About You

We're seeking an approachable, motivated, and clinically astute nurse with strong leadership skills and a passion for high‑quality care.

Essential Requirements

• NMC Registered Nurse (Active PIN)
• Experience managing or supervising clinical teams within a nursing home or similar environment
• Knowledge of complex care (or willingness to complete relevant training)
• Confident in using care planning systems and managing clinical audits
• Resilient, reliable, and committed to long‑term service development
• Must live within approx. 40 minutes of the Telford area

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary - around £50,000
• Opportunity for an experienced Senior Nurse seeking to step up into management
• Supportive, progressive leadership team with shared responsibilities
• Monday‑Friday working pattern (occasional weekend cover as required)
• Ongoing professional development and training

If you're a motivated Clinical Lead, Senior Nurse, or Deputy Manager looking to progress within a quality‑driven, supportive organisation, this could be the perfect opportunity.

For more information or to apply, contact Claire at Amber Mace, call Claire at Amber Mace on (phone number removed) or email (url removed).