Clinical deputy manager

Deputy Manager (Clinical) Nursing Home

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Sudbury, Suffolk
£50,000 per annum

Are you a passionate Registered Nurse looking to take the next step in your leadership career? We are recruiting on behalf of a well-established care provider for an experienced Clinical Deputy Manager to join a high-quality nursing home in Sudbury.
This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated nursing professional who is committed to delivering exceptional person-centred care while supporting the day-to-day management of a busy and successful service.
The Home provides high-quality residential, nursing, dementia and respite care in a welcoming and supportive environment. The home is known for its person-centred approach, strong community feel and commitment to delivering exceptional standards of care and resident wellbeing.

The Role
As Clinical Deputy Manager, you will work closely with the Home Manager to ensure the delivery of safe, effective and compassionate care to residents. You will provide strong clinical leadership to nursing and care teams, promoting high standards of practice and ensuring compliance with all regulatory requirements.
You will play a key role in maintaining clinical governance, supporting staff development, conducting audits, reviewing care plans and overseeing medication management. In the absence of the Home Manager, you will take responsibility for the operational and clinical management of the service.
Key responsibilities include:

• Supporting the Home Manager with the day-to-day running of the home
• Providing clinical leadership and supervision to nursing and care teams
• Ensuring residents receive high-quality, person-centred care
• Conducting clinical audits and monitoring quality standards
• Reviewing, updating and evaluating care plans
• Overseeing medication management and clinical documentation
• Supporting pre-admission assessments and risk assessments
• Liaising with healthcare professionals, families and external agencies
• Ensuring compliance with CQC regulations and best practice standards
• Promoting a positive culture focused on resident wellbeing and continuous improvement

About You
To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Active NMC registration
• Previous experience as a Deputy Manager within a nursing home environment
• Strong clinical knowledge and leadership skills
• Good working knowledge of CQC standards and regulatory requirements
• Experience managing clinical governance processes and audits
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• A passion for delivering outstanding care and improving resident outcomes
• Knowledge of safeguarding procedures and referral pathways

What's on Offer?

• Salary of £50,000 per annum
• Comprehensive induction and training programme
• Ongoing professional development opportunities
• Clear career progression pathways
• Annual NMC PIN renewal paid
• Enhanced DBS paid for
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Blue Light Card reimbursement
• Loyalty bonus scheme with additional annual leave based on service
• Supportive and collaborative working environment

If you're an experienced nurse leader looking for a rewarding opportunity with a provider that values quality care and staff development, we'd love to hear from you.
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