Deputy Manager – Elderly Nursing Home

Compass Associates are proud to be working in partnership with a highly regarded provider of elderly care, who are seeking an experienced Clinical Deputy Manager to join their team in South Shropshire. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced care professional with strong clinical leadership experience to take a visible and influential role within a well-established medium-sized nursing, residential and dementia service. The home has recently undergone refurbishment, operates at full occupancy and has a strong staffing position, with the majority of roles now fully recruited. The service is rated Good by the CQC, with no significant areas of concern currently identified. The role would suit an experienced Clinical Deputy Manager, Deputy Manager, Clinical Lead or Unit Manager who is looking for a new challenge within a supportive organisation, or an experienced clinical professional ready to take the next step into a senior leadership position. The position is predominantly supernumerary, with an expectation that the successful candidate remains clinically visible within the home and maintains a strong understanding of residents and their individual needs. The role is primarily Monday to Friday, with occasional weekend working and evening meetings.

Responsibilities

Providing visible leadership across the nursing, residential and dementia teams; Supporting the delivery of high standards of clinical care, resident wellbeing and safeguarding; Maintaining strong clinical oversight and ensuring residents' changing needs are appropriately identified and managed; Supporting care planning, assessments, clinical documentation and overall care quality; Contributing to clinical governance, audits, compliance and continuous quality improvement; Providing guidance and support to colleagues around complex clinical needs; Supporting staff development, supervision, performance and accountability; Working closely with the Home Manager and wider senior team to ensure the service operates effectively; Building positive relationships with residents, relatives and external healthcare professionals; Helping to maintain a positive, supportive culture where staff feel valued and confident in their roles

Requirements

Previous experience in a Deputy Manager, Clinical Lead, Unit Manager or similar senior leadership position within social care; Good understanding of clinical governance, quality assurance and CQC requirements; Experience supporting audits, compliance and care quality; Strong knowledge of clinical care systems and governance processes; Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; Visible, approachable and resilient leadership style; Confidence to support and challenge teams where required; Genuine passion for delivering high-quality, person-centred care; Stable employment history demonstrating good longevity within previous positions

Nice to have

Active NMC Pin or strong clinical background with experience leading clinical teams; Experience working within an elderly care, nursing or dementia setting; NHS managerial background with strong leadership skills and knowledge of IT systems