Deputy Manager

A well-established care provider in Scotland is seeking an experienced Clinical Deputy Manager to join their medium-sized nursing home in the Port Glasgow area. The home is warm, welcoming and purpose-built, providing high-quality care in a supportive environment. The successful candidate will join an established management team and play a key role in maintaining excellent standards of clinical care, governance and resident well-being.

Requirements

• Registered Nurse (RGN) with an active NMC PIN - essential.
• Previous senior nursing, clinical leadership or Deputy Manager experience within a nursing/care home setting.
• Strong knowledge of clinical governance, medication management, safeguarding and regulatory compliance.
• Experience with care planning, clinical documentation, auditing and quality assurance.
• Strong leadership, communication, organisational and decision-making skills.
• Good IT skills, including electronic care planning systems.
• Passionate about delivering high-quality, person-centred care.

Duties and responsibilities include:

• Support and deputise for the Registered Manager in the day-to-day running of the home.
• Provide hands-on clinical leadership, including regular nursing shifts.
• Lead, supervise and develop the nursing and care team.
• Oversee care planning, clinical documentation, medication management and clinical governance.
• Complete audits, monitor incidents and accidents, and drive continuous improvement.
• Support safe staffing, rota management, recruitment, training and performance management.
• Liaise with residents, families, GPs, commissioners and other healthcare professionals.
• Support admissions, safeguarding, complaints and investigations as required.
• Maintain compliance with regulatory requirements and company policies.
• Participate in management meetings, service development and the on-call rota where required.

About You

You will be a compassionate and confident clinical leader who can balance hands-on nursing with the responsibilities of a senior management role.

You will be approachable, organised and supportive, with the ability to motivate and develop colleagues while maintaining high standards of care, compliance and resident well-being.

We are looking for someone who is reliable, flexible, confident in decision-making, committed to continuous improvement and able to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.

Salary & Benefits

• £49,000 PA DOE
• Full-time, 40 hours per week
• Unlimited free learning through an online training platform with over 100 courses
• Ongoing clinical development and funded training opportunities
• Support towards recognised qualifications
• Refer a Friend Scheme - earn up to £250
• Free PVG check
• Free uniform
• Free on-site parking
• Career progression opportunities within a growing care provider

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