Clinical Deputy Manager

Deputy Manager (Clinical) – Nursing Home
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 improvementAbout 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 pathwaysWhat'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 environmentIf 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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