Deputy / Clinical Lead

Deputy Nursing Home Manager / Clinical Lead- Dementia Nursing Home

Chartham, Kent

Salary: Circa £41000

A warm, family owned, person-centred, dementia-focused nursing home located in Downton, dedicated to providing exceptional care and support for our residents. The home prides itself on a compassionate culture, strong leadership, and a commitment to continuous improvement. The Registered Manager is now looking for an experienced and motivated Deputy Manager to support them in leading the team, maintain and exceed our clients high standards.

The Role

As Deputy Manager, you will work closely with the Home Manager to ensure the smooth daily running of the service, providing clinical leadership and supporting staff to deliver outstanding, dignified care. This role combines clinical expertise with strong leadership and management responsibilities. The role is operating on a shift pattern, with alternating on call weekends. Night shift cover may be required.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the Home Manager with the overall operational management of the home.
• Provide clinical leadership to ensure safe, effective, high-quality nursing care tailored to residents living with dementia.
• Supervise, mentor and develop nursing and care staff, promoting a positive and inclusive team culture.
• Conduct care audits, manage care plans and ensure compliance with CQC standards and internal policies.
• Build strong relationships with residents, families, healthcare professionals and external agencies.
Assist with staff rota management, recruitment, training, and performance reviews.
• Oversee medication management and ensure best practice clinical standards are met.

About You:

• Registered Nurse (RGN ONLY!) with current NMC PIN is ESSENTIAL.
• Previous experience in a senior role within a dementia or elderly care setting.
• Strong understanding of dementia care best practice.
• Confident leader with excellent communication, organisational and problem-solving skills.
• IT Literate as we have a digital care system.
• Passionate about delivering person-centred care and driving continuous improvement.
• Ability to work autonomously while supporting a collaborative team culture.
• Knowledge of CQC.