NMC Registered Deputy Manager: Clinical Leader in Care Home

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 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.