Clinical Deputy Manager

Job summary

Exciting opportunity to share in the success and growth of Highwood Care Home, a brand new, purpose-built facility nestled in the picturesque and historic port town of Bideford. Our luxury care home offers a warm and welcoming environment for up to 67 residents, providing Residential, Dementia, Nursing, and Respite care. With state-of-the-art facilities and beautifully designed spaces, we pride ourselves on creating a safe, comfortable, and enriching environment where residents can feel truly at home. Surrounded by stunning views and a vibrant local community, Highwood Care Home is committed to delivering the highest standard of care, tailored to meet the unique needs of every individual.

Highwood Care Home is a home where your voice matters. Where your clinical judgement is respected. Where you’ll work alongside an experienced Home Manager and a supportive senior team who understand that great care starts with great leadership.
Here, we believe residents deserve not just safety and clinical excellence, but dignity, comfort, and genuine human connection, providing care in a warm and compassionate environment.
As Clinical Deputy Manager, you’ll play a central role in making that happen.

Clinical Deputy Manager (RGN/RMN) Contract

•  £60,000 per annum
•  Relocation Package considered for the right person
•  Contracted to 40 hours per week
•  Paid DBS, pension, uniform provided
•  5.6 weeks annual leave (based on a full time contract)
•  Paid NMC fees

Ongoing training, clinical development and clear progression into Home Manager roles, supported by experienced senior leadership and regional teams within a well structured and high performing environment.

A leadership role where you can truly make a difference
This is more than a clinical role it’s an opportunity to lead, support, and shape the quality of care every single day.
You’ll divide your time between hands-on nursing and protected supernumerary hours, as well as being part of the on-call rota allowing you to guide the team, strengthen clinical practice, and ensure the home continues to deliver safe, responsive, and person-centred care.
You’ll be the clinical anchor of the service supporting nurses and carers, overseeing care standards, and working closely with the Home Manager to maintain compliance with the Care Quality Commission and continuously improve the service.
Your presence will be visible, supportive, and reassuring to residents, families, and your team alike.
What you’ll be trusted to do
You’ll lead from the front, creating a culture where clinical excellence and kindness go hand in hand. Your responsibilities will include supporting and developing the nursing team, overseeing care planning and clinical governance, ensuring the safe delivery of complex care, and helping maintain a home that is always inspection-ready.
You’ll deputise in the Home Manager’s absence, providing stability, confidence, and leadership. Your influence will help shape standards, strengthen practice, and support the continued success of the home.

What We Are Looking For

•  Registered Nurse (RGN or RMN) with a valid NMC PIN
•  Strong clinical knowledge and experience within a care setting
•  Proven leadership and team management experience
•  Experience in clinical governance, audits and compliance
•  Ability to support, mentor and develop staff
•  Confident decision making and problem solving skills
•  A compassionate, professional and resident focused approach

About us
Highwood Care Home is part of Care Concern Group, a family owned, market leading care provider with a strong and growing presence across the United Kingdom. We are committed to delivering high quality care and developing supportive, rewarding workplaces where our teams can thrive.

Our five core values Trust|Respect|Passion|Kindness|Inclusivity are at the heart of everything we do, shaping the care we deliver and the environments we create. If you share these values and want to build or develop your career in care, we would love to hear from you.