Interim Clinical Manager - Contractor

Delphi Care Solutions; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care solutions provider in Glasgow is looking for an Interim Clinical Manager to improve nursing care services. The role involves leadership of clinical activities and ensuring compliance with CQC standards. Candidates must have substantial experience in nursing management, particularly in turning around services. This is a contract position that offers competitive rates and flexibility, making it ideal for seasoned professionals looking for diverse assignments.

Benefits

Competitive daily rate

Flexible career opportunities

Support from a multidisciplinary team

Prompt monthly invoice payments

Variety of assignments

Career flexibility

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of experience in a clinical manager role in elderly nursing care.
• Experience in turning around inadequate or improvement-required services.
• Knowledge of UK care home regulatory requirements.
• Enhance DBS registration with the rolling update system.

Responsibilities

• Conduct operational diagnostics to identify performance issues.
• Implement stabilizing measures in crisis situations.
• Develop compliance roadmaps for CQC standards.
• Prepare care homes for inspections.
• Deliver handover documentation with maintained improvements.

Skills

Leadership in nursing care improvement

CQC compliance knowledge

Team mentoring

Crisis management

Budget management

Ability to assess and implement solutions

Education

Registered Manager with valid NMC PIN

Professional Indemnity and Public Liability Insurance

Job description

Immediate Start Required

Job Title: Interim Clinical Manager – Contractor

Location: Glasgow (Site-Based Project)

Rate: Competitive Daily Rate (DOE)

Type: Contract (Project-Based, Ideally Monday-Friday)

Start Date: Subject to Satisfactory DBS Check

Delphi Care Solutions Ltd is supporting an amazing client and seeking an accomplished Interim Clinical Manager to support its service with oversight of all clinical activities within the Nursing home. NB: There is a Registered Manager in place and will remain in place.

Overview: This is your opportunity to:

• ✔Lead Critical Interventions – Take temporary leadership of struggling homes to rapidly improve CQC ratings
• ✔Implement Sustainable Change – Develop and execute 30–90‑day recovery plans with measurable outcomes
• ✔Mentor Care Teams – Uplift staff capabilities while maintaining service continuity
• ✔Flexible Career Opportunities – Choose projects that match your expertise and availability

Your Responsibilities Will Include:

• Conducting comprehensive operational diagnostics to identify root causes of underperformance
• Implementing immediate stabilising measures for crisis situations
• Developing CQC compliance roadmaps across all Key Lines of Enquiry
• Restructuring care delivery systems to ensure sustainable quality improvements
• Preparing homes for successful mock and actual CQC inspections
• Delivering complete handover documentation with maintained improvements

NB: Willing to pay mileage and accommodation

Qualifications

• Registered Manager with a valid NMC PIN (with Clinical Experience) (Essential)
• Proven success in turning around "Inadequate" or "Requires Improvement" services
• At least 5 years of recent experience in a clinical manager role in the nursing elderly care
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements for care homes in the UK
• Be able to perform suitable and assessed manual handling tasks – (service dependent e.g. use of manual handling equipment and/or breakaway training)
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to rapidly assess, decide and implement effective solutions
• Experience in managing budgets and staffing
• Access to own vehicle
• Full UK driving licence
• Enhanced DBS registered with the rolling update system (Essential)
• Professional Indemnity and Public Liability Insurance (Essential)

Benefits

• Review applications and get back in touch within 24 hours (next business day)
• Best market pay rates
• Instant access to "Support Network" – Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) – Full clinical/non-clinical, HR and compliance support
• Regular touch points to discuss upcoming project opportunities
• Prompt monthly invoice payment with no undue delays
• Full expense policy
• Career Flexibility – Balance project work with personal commitments
• Autonomy & Independence
• Variety of Assignments
• Tax Benefits (Being self‑employed)
• No long‑term commitment

If you are a highly motivated and experienced Care Consultant with a passion for providing high‑quality care to residents in a care home setting, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. While we offer a competitive pay rate, we equally provide opportunities for professional growth and development. Please note, this role is on an independent/contract basis. The Delphi team will provide you with ongoing support and guidance for the duration of each contract. Collaboration and teamwork are essential in the social care sector and by working together, sharing knowledge and expertise, care teams can provide the best possible care and support for their people, helping them to achieve their goals and live fulfilling lives.

For confidential discussion and Up-to-date CV submission, please contact Morenike 'Mo' Da-Silva at [e-mail]