Interim Deputy Manager

Garioch Care Home; Inverurie; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PVG paid

Pension

Uniform provided

5.6 weeks annual leave

Paid NMC fees

Job summary

Garioch Care Home in Inverurie is seeking an Interim Deputy Manager (RGN/RMN) to lead clinical governance, care delivery and regulatory compliance in a purpose-built home serving 37 residents.

You will partner with the Home Manager, mentor nursing and care teams, oversee medication management, audits and inspections, and contribute to continuous service improvement with a clear progression toward Home Manager roles.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (RGN or RMN) with a valid NMC PIN.
• Strong leadership and team management experience.
• Experience in clinical governance, audits and compliance.
• Ability to mentor and develop staff.
• Confident decision making and problem solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead on clinical governance, care planning, medication management and risk.
• Provide visible leadership to nursing and care teams, mentoring staff.
• Oversee day-to-day operations as Deputy to the Home Manager.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and uphold standards across the home.
• Support continuous improvement and lead audits/inspections.

Skills

RN/RMN leadership

Leadership & team management

Clinical governance

Audits & compliance

Mentoring staff

Decisive decision making

Education

NMC PIN

Job description

Contract: Full Time
Salary: £47,000 Per Annum
Shift type:
Contracted hours: Full time

Our purpose-built care home, surrounded by beautiful gardens, accommodates 37-residents and offers exceptional Residential, Nursing, and Respite care in a serene and nurturing environment

Interim Deputy Manager (RGN/RMN) Contract

• £47,000 per annum
• Contracted to full time hours per week
• Paid PVG, pension, uniform provided
• 5.6 weeks annual leave (based on a full time contract)
• Paid NMC fees

Ongoing training, clinical development and clear progression into Home Manager roles, supported by experienced senior leadership and regional teams within a well structured and high performing environment.

Role Overview

As Interim Deputy Manager, you will play a pivotal role in the leadership and performance of the home, working in close partnership with the Home Manager to drive clinical excellence, regulatory compliance and high quality care delivery. This is a senior leadership position where you will take responsibility for the clinical oversight of the service and ensure standards are consistently achieved and sustained.

You will lead on all aspects of clinical governance, care planning, medication management and risk, ensuring care is safe, effective and person centred. You will monitor performance, carry out audits, support inspections and take ownership of continuous improvement, ensuring the home operates in line with regulatory and organisational standards.

You will provide visible, hands on leadership to the nursing and care teams, supporting, mentoring and developing staff to deliver high quality outcomes. Acting as Deputy to the Home Manager, you will confidently oversee the service in their absence, manage day to day operations and make informed decisions that support both residents and staff.

What We Are Looking For

• Registered Nurse (RGN or RMN) with a valid NMC PIN
• Strong clinical knowledge and experience within a care setting
• Proven leadership and team management experience
• Experience in clinical governance, audits and compliance
• Ability to support, mentor and develop staff
• Confident decision making and problem solving skills
• A compassionate, professional and resident focused approach

About us

Garioch Care Home is part of Belsize Healthcare, a division of Care Concern Group, a family owned, market leading care provider with a strong and growing presence across the United Kingdom. We are committed to creating safe, welcoming care homes for our residents and developing supportive workplaces where our teams can grow and thrive.

Our five core values Trust|Respect|Passion|Kindness|Inclusivity are at the heart of everything we do, shaping the care we deliver and the environments we create. If you share these values and want to build or develop your career in care, we would love to hear from you.