Clinical Deputy Manager (Registered Nurse)
Location: Patcham Nursing Home, Brighton
Salary: £50,000 – £60,000 per annum (depending on experience)
Hours: 40 hours per week
Contract: Permanent, Full-Time
Lead Clinical Excellence. Inspire Your Team. Make a Lasting Difference.
Are you an experienced Registered Nurse ready to take the next step in your leadership career?
Patcham Nursing Home is looking for an experienced and motivated Clinical Deputy Manager to join our senior leadership team. This is an exciting opportunity to combine hands-on clinical practice with leadership, helping to deliver outstanding nursing care while supporting and developing a dedicated team.
Working closely with the Registered Manager, you'll play a key role in maintaining high clinical standards, ensuring regulatory compliance, driving quality improvement, and creating a positive culture where residents receive safe, compassionate and person-centred care.
About the Role
As Clinical Deputy Manager, you'll be a visible and approachable leader, supporting the day-to-day management of the home while maintaining strong clinical oversight.
This is a balanced role, allowing you to remain connected to residents and your team while leading on governance, compliance and service improvement.
Working Pattern
- 40 hours per week
- 12 hours providing clinical leadership on the floor
- 28 hours dedicated to management and leadership responsibilities
- Monday to Sunday rota, including alternate weekends
- Participation in the on-call rota
Key Responsibilities
- Provide strong clinical leadership across the nursing home.
- Support the Registered Manager with the operational management of the service.
- Ensure the highest standards of nursing care and clinical practice.
- Lead care planning, clinical assessments and documentation.
- Monitor compliance with CQC regulations, governance and quality standards.
- Complete clinical audits and implement continuous quality improvements.
- Promote safeguarding, infection prevention and medication best practice.
- Coach, mentor and support Registered Nurses and Care Teams.
- Build positive relationships with residents, families, GPs and external healthcare professionals.
- Foster a culture of kindness, dignity, teamwork and continuous improvement.
About You
We're looking for an experienced Registered Nurse who is passionate about delivering exceptional care and developing others.
You will have:
- A current Registered Nurse qualification (RGN, RMN or RNLD) with a valid NMC PIN.
- Previous experience in a Clinical Lead, Deputy Manager, Senior Nurse or similar leadership role.
- Excellent knowledge of CQC regulations, clinical governance and quality assurance.
- Strong leadership, communication and organisational skills.
- Confidence in leading teams, managing change and driving service improvements.
- A genuine commitment to delivering outstanding person-centred care.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary of £50,000–£60,000 per annum, depending on experience.
- 40-hour working week with a balanced clinical and management role.
- 31 days annual leave (including Bank Holidays).
- Pension scheme.
- Life Insurance (following successful probation).
- Company Sick Pay (following successful probation).
- Structured induction programme.
- Ongoing professional development and clinical training.
- Supportive senior leadership team.
- Employee Referral Bonus Scheme.
- Excellent opportunities for career progression within a growing organisation.
About Patcham Nursing Home
Patcham Nursing Home provides high-quality nursing and residential care in a warm, welcoming and supportive environment.
Our dedicated team is committed to delivering compassionate, person-centred care that enables every resident to live with dignity, comfort and respect.
Why Join SDR?
At SDR, we believe exceptional care starts with exceptional people.
We're committed to supporting our colleagues through strong leadership, professional development and a culture where everyone feels valued and empowered to make a difference.
Everything we do is guided by our values: Kindness | Dignity & Respect | Calmness | Creativity | Responsibility
Apply Today
If you're an experienced Registered Nurse looking for an opportunity to influence clinical excellence, lead a dedicated team and progress your career, we'd love to hear from you.
Please send your CV to [email protected] or contact our Recruitment Team on 07484 482896 for an informal discussion.
Important Information
An Enhanced DBS check will be required for the successful applicant.
We are unable to offer Skilled Worker visa sponsorship for this role. Applicants must have an unrestricted right to work in the UK.
We encourage early applications and reserve the right to close this vacancy before the advertised closing date if a suitable candidate is appointed.
Pay: £50,000.00-£60,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Bereavement leave
- Company events
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Referral programme
- Sick pay
- Transport links
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Brighton BN1 8SF: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- Senior or Deputy Nursing: 2 years (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
