Deputy Clinical Manager

Location: Near Manchester city centre
Salary: In the region of £50,000 per annum
Contract: Permanent, full time, Monday to Friday (no weekends)
Sector: Older adults and dementia care, 60 beds

About the role

We are recruiting a Deputy Clinical Manager for our client, a 60-bed care home near Manchester city centre, rated Outstanding by the CQC. The home provides specialist care for older adults, including people living with dementia and enduring mental health conditions.

You will support the Clinical Manager in leading a skilled nursing and care team, and take charge of the clinical running of the home in their absence. This is a rare chance to join a service that has already reached the highest standard of care and help keep it there.

The role is Monday to Friday.

Key responsibilities

Deputise for the Clinical Manager, providing clinical leadership and overall management of the home when required
Maintain the home's Outstanding rating by upholding and developing high standards of person-centred dementia care
Lead, supervise and mentor nurses and care staff, including supervisions, appraisals and rota support
Oversee care planning, risk assessment and regular review of care plans, ensuring they reflect residents' needs and preferences
Manage medicines governance, audits and compliance
Support safeguarding, incident reporting, investigations and learning
Build strong relationships with residents, families, GPs, community teams and commissioners
Keep the home inspection-ready and drive continuous improvement

About you

Essential

Current NMC registration (RGN or RMN)
Experience in a senior clinical role, such as Senior Nurse, Clinical Lead or Unit Manager, in a care home or older adults setting
Experience of caring for people living with dementia
Sound knowledge of CQC regulations and the Fundamental Standards
Experience of leading and developing a clinical team
Strong understanding of safeguarding, risk management and medicines management
Excellent communication and decision-making skillsDesirable

Management or leadership qualification or experience
Experience of supporting CQC inspections
Dementia-specific experience, training or qualifications

What's on offer

Salary in the region of £50,000
Monday to Friday working, no weekends
Join an Outstanding-rated home with an established, well-regarded team
28 days' annual leave
Support with NMC revalidation and funded clinical training
Career development and leadership pathways
Pension scheme

How to apply

All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and right to work in the UK. Search Consultancy acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment.

Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age