Clinical Deputy Manager

Clinical Deputy Manager Lead the team. Champion outstanding care.

Are you an experienced Deputy Manager with a strong clinical background and a passion for delivering exceptional care? Chestnut Manor Care Home is looking for a confident and compassionate Clinical Deputy Manager to join our team on a full-time, permanent basis.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced deputy who is ready to play a key leadership role within the home, working alongside the Home Manager to ensure residents receive the highest standards of care, support and dignity.

Why join us?

We want our people to feel valued, supported and rewarded. As part of the Westgate Healthcare team, you'll have access to:

• Competitive salary

• Stream, helping you improve your financial wellbeing with early access to your wages and exclusive discounts at some of the UK's favourite retailers.

• Blue Light Card and access to a range of additional employee discount schemes, including Byond Prepayment Card, Extras Discounts and Cycle to Work.

• Employee referral scheme - earn up to £500 for a successful referral.

• Employee recognition schemes including Employee of the Month and Long Service Awards, alongside team-building and social events.

• A comprehensive induction programme, combining online learning, in-person training, a specialist dementia immersive experience, and hands on support within the home.

• Training and development opportunities, with opportunities to work towards nationally recognised qualifications.

40 hours per week Full-time Permanent

As Clinical Deputy Manager, you will:

• Support the Home Manager with the day to day running of the home

• Lead, supervise and inspire the nursing and care teams

• Provide strong clinical leadership and guidance

• Oversee care planning and clinical standards

• Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, regulations and policies

• Support staff recruitment, training and development

• Complete and oversee clinical audits, including medication and care plans

• Build positive relationships with residents, families and healthcare professionals

• Act as a role model for high-quality care and effective leadership

• Support the Home Manager and take responsibility for the home in their absence

We're looking for someone innovative, flexible and eager to build on their current knowledge. If this sounds like you,

Westgate Healthcare is an equal opportunities employer, and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.

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About the company

We are Westgate Healthcare, a family run care provider delivering award winning residential, nursing and dementia care across the South East of England.

With over 20 years of experience, we focus on creating safe, supportive and welcoming environments for older people.

Our approach combines high clinical standards with genuine compassion, ensuring every resident receives personalised, dignified care

Required Criteria

• Qualification as a Registered General Nurse with a current and valid NMC pin number
• A minimum of 3 years management experience within a care home setting
• Strong clinical skills with an understanding of CQC requirements, Safeguarding of Vulnerable Adults, HSE (Health & Safety Executive) requirements and other relevant legislation
• Excellent communication with a positive, flexible and innovative attitude
• Well organised with the ability to multi task in a fast paced environment
• Motivated to make a difference