Deputy Manager
  • England,East Midlands,Nottinghamshire,Gedling
  • Full Time, Permanent
  • £45,000 - £60,000 per annum
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Deputy Manager / Clinical Lead
Nottingham,
£45,000-£60,000 per annum | 40 hours per week | Mainly days
Are you a compassionate nurse with strong clinical skills and the ability to lead others? Charnwood Care Home is looking for a Deputy Manager / Clinical Lead to support the Home Manager, guide our team and deliver high-quality, person-centred care.
This is an opportunity to combine clinical practice with management and leadership, making a meaningful difference to residents’ lives while helping colleagues develop and succeed.
About the role
Working closely with the Home Manager, you will oversee day-to-day care delivery, maintain clinical standards and deputise in the Manager’s absence. Your responsibilities will include:
*Leading and supporting the nursing and care teams, keeping residents’ needs, wishes and dignity at the centre of care.


*Providing clinical guidance and delivering hands-on nursing care.


*Maintaining accurate care plans, digital records and clinical documentation.


*Supporting staff through supervision, appraisals, mentoring and training.


*Overseeing rotas to ensure appropriate staffing levels and skill mix.


*Working with residents, families and external healthcare professionals to achieve the best possible outcomes.


*Supporting audits, inspection preparation, incident reviews and improvement plans.


*Promoting safeguarding, safe practice and continuous improvement.


About you
We are looking for a registered nurse with current NMC registration who brings:
*Relevant experience in a care home or similar care setting.


*Experience of supervising, supporting or leading a team.


*Sound clinical judgement and a commitment to person-centred care.


*Strong communication, organisational and problem-solving skills.


*Confidence using digital care records and care planning systems.


*A caring, proactive approach and the ability to lead by example.


Experience of rota planning, clinical audits, incident analysis and coaching colleagues would be valuable. A relevant supervisory or management qualification and familiarity with PCS and Cool Care would also be an advantage.
Salary, benefits and working arrangements
*Salary: £45,000-£60,000 per annum, depending on experience, competence and overall suitability, with flexibility within the range for an exceptional candidate.


*Hours: 40 hours per week, with flexibility in the balance between supernumerary management/clinical leadership time and nursing duties, reflecting the home’s needs and your strengths.


*Working pattern: Mainly days. Willingness to cover an occasional night shift would be welcome, although nights are not the normal working pattern.


*Annual leave: 28 days per annum, including bank holidays.


*Pension: Workplace pension.


*Bonus: Performance-related bonus.


*Overtime: No enhanced overtime rate.


*Probation: Up to six months.


Apply
Please send your CV and a brief supporting statement to .
Job number 4296738
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