Clinical Deputy Manager
Clinical Deputy Manager
Lead the team. Champion outstanding care.
Are you an experienced Deputy Manager with a strong clinical background and a passion for delivering exceptional care? Chestnut Manor Care Home is looking for a confident and compassionate Clinical Deputy Manager to join our team on a full-time, permanent basis.
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced deputy who is ready to play a key leadership role within the home, working alongside the Home Manager to ensure residents receive the highest standards of care, support and dignity.
About this role
Why join us?
We want our people to feel valued, supported and rewarded. As part of the Westgate Healthcare team, you’ll have access to:
Competitive salary
Stream, helping you improve your financial wellbeing with early access to your wages and exclusive discounts at some of the UK’s favourite retailers.
Blue Light Card and access to a range of additional employee discount schemes, including Byond Prepayment Card, Extras Discounts and Cycle to Work.
Employee referral scheme — earn up to £500 for a successful referral.
Employee recognition schemes including Employee of the Month and Long Service Awards, alongside team-building and social events.
A comprehensive induction programme, combining online learning, in-person training, a specialist dementia immersive experience, and hands-on support within the home.
Training and development opportunities, with opportunities to work towards nationally recognised qualifications.
40 hours per week | Full-time | Permanent
As Clinical Deputy Manager, you will:
Support the Home Manager with the day-to-day running of the home
Lead, supervise and inspire the nursing and care teams
Provide strong clinical leadership and guidance
Oversee care planning and clinical standards
Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, regulations and policies
Support staff recruitment, training and development
Complete and oversee clinical audits, including medication and care plans
Build positive relationships with residents, families and healthcare professionals
Act as a role model for high-quality care and effective leadership
Support the Home Manager and take responsibility for the home in their absence
We're looking for someone innovative, flexible and eager to build on their current knowledge. If this sounds like you, apply today!
We reserve the right to close this vacancy once we receive suitable applications, therefore, an early submission is encouraged. Due to a high volume of applications, if you do not hear from us within 5 working days, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful.
Westgate Healthcare is an equal opportunities employer, and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.
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What you will need
Required criteria
- Qualification as a Registered General Nurse with a current and valid NMC pin number
- A minimum of 3 years management experience within a care home setting
- Strong clinical skills with an understanding of CQC requirements, Safeguarding of Vulnerable Adults, HSE (Health & Safety Executive) requirements and other relevant legislation
- Excellent communication with a positive, flexible and innovative attitude
- Well organised with the ability to multi task in a fast-paced environment
- Motivated to make a difference
