Clinical Deputy Manager

Please note: We do not offer visa sponsorship for this role. Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK.

Are you passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of older people? Do you have a caring nature and enjoy working as part of a supportive team? If so, we would welcome you to join Regal Care Trading Limited, a trusted provider of high-quality residential, nursing, and dementia care.

With over 20 years of experience, we are a well-established family-run organisation that values compassion, teamwork, and respect. Our homes provide a warm and supportive environment where residents are treated with dignity and where staff feel valued and supported in their roles.

Why Join Regal Care Trading Limited?

A Supportive, Family-Oriented Environment: We are proud to be a family-run organisation that prioritises kindness, teamwork, and respect for both residents and staff.

A Rewarding Career: Working as a Team Lead offers the opportunity to build meaningful relationships with residents while making a real difference in their daily lives.

Training and Development: We provide full training, ongoing professional development, and opportunities to progress within the organisation.

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced and compassionate Clinical Deputy Manager to support the Registered Home Manager in delivering high-quality nursing and person-centred care to our residents.

The ideal candidate will be a Registered Nurse (RGN/RMN) with a valid NMC PIN, strong clinical knowledge, experience in elderly and dementia care, and proven leadership skills.

As Clinical Deputy Manager, you will play a key role in overseeing clinical standards, supporting and developing the nursing and care teams, ensuring regulatory compliance and maintaining the safety, dignity and well-being of our residents. Your responsibilities may include:

Clinical Leadership & Nursing Care

• Support the Registered Home Manager in the day-to-day clinical and operational management of the care home.
• Provide clinical leadership, guidance and supervision to nursing and care staff, ensuring consistently high standards of care.
• Oversee the assessment, development, implementation and regular review of individualised care plans and clinical risk assessments.
• Monitor residents' health conditions, identify changes in their needs and ensure timely clinical interventions.
• Oversee safe medication management, administration, storage and auditing in accordance with NMC standards and company policies.
• Support the management of complex nursing needs, including wound care, pressure area management, falls prevention, nutrition, hydration and end-of-life care.
• Ensure appropriate clinical documentation, accurate record-keeping and effective handovers between shifts.

Compliance, Quality & Safeguarding

• Ensure clinical practices comply with Care Quality Commission (CQC) regulations, safeguarding procedures, the Mental Capacity Act and relevant healthcare legislation.
• Conduct regular clinical audits, including medication, care plans, infection prevention and control, and risk assessments.
• Identify areas for clinical improvement and implement appropriate action plans to maintain high standards of care.
• Lead or support investigations into clinical incidents, medication errors, complaints and safeguarding concerns.
• Promote a culture of accountability, clinical excellence and continuous quality improvement.

Staff Management & Development

• Support the Registered Home Manager in supervising, mentoring and developing nursing and care staff.
• Conduct clinical competency assessments, supervision sessions and performance reviews.
• Ensure staff receive appropriate clinical training and maintain the necessary skills and competencies.
• Support effective staffing arrangements, ensuring safe clinical cover and appropriate skill mix across shifts.
• Deputise for the Registered Home Manager when required, ensuring continuity of leadership and safe service delivery.

Resident & Family Engagement

• Build positive relationships with residents, families, healthcare professionals and external stakeholders.
• Liaise with GPs, hospitals, community nurses and multidisciplinary teams to coordinate residents' healthcare needs.
• Address clinical concerns and complaints promptly, professionally and compassionately.
• Promote residents' dignity, independence, individuality and choice in all aspects of care.

About You

We are looking for a confident and compassionate clinical leader who is passionate about delivering excellent nursing care and creating a supportive environment for residents and staff.

You will have:

·  A caring, patient and respectful approach to supporting older people.

·  Strong clinical judgement and the ability to make informed decisions in challenging situations.

·  Excellent leadership, communication and organisational skills.

·  A proactive approach to maintaining clinical standards and improving care quality.

·  The ability to motivate, support and develop nursing and care teams.

·  A genuine commitment to delivering high-quality elderly and dementia care.

Requirements

·  Valid NMC registration as a Registered Nurse (RGN/RMN) – essential.

·  Proven nursing experience within a nursing home, care home or relevant healthcare setting.

·  Previous experience in a senior nursing, clinical lead, deputy manager or similar supervisory position.

·  Strong knowledge of dementia care, elderly care and the management of complex clinical needs.

·  Experience in medication management, clinical audits, care planning and risk assessments.

·  Sound knowledge of CQC regulations, safeguarding, infection prevention and control, and relevant clinical governance requirements.

·  Excellent leadership, problem-solving and decision-making skills.

·  Ability to manage clinical emergencies and respond effectively to changing residents' needs.

·  Good IT skills, including experience with electronic care planning and clinical documentation.

·  Flexibility to work occasional evenings and weekends and provide management support when required.

·  The right to work in the UK.

Qualifications

·  Nursing qualification recognised by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC).

·  Active NMC registration with a valid PIN.

·  Good written and spoken English communication skills.

·  Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Adult Care, or equivalent management qualification.

·  Additional training or qualifications in dementia care, clinical leadership or elderly care.

·  Experience supporting CQC inspections, clinical audits and quality improvement programmes.

Rewards and Benefits

In return for your dedication, we offer a competitive pay rate and a range of benefits, including:

• Comprehensive training and development opportunities
• Wellbeing and staff support resources
• Employee of the Month recognition
• Long Service Awards
• Opportunities for career progression within the organisation

If you are a compassionate individual who wants to make a meaningful difference in the lives of older people, we would love to hear from you.

Join a team that provides the quality of care you would expect for your own loved ones.