Job Title: Deputy Manager/Clinical Lead (Nursing Home)
Contract: Full-time
Hours: 40 hours per week, including occasional weekends and 2 nursing shifts a week. Unpaid breaks
As a Nursing Home Deputy Manager at Acacia Lodge Care Home, you will support the delivery of quality care. You will work closely with the Home Manager and take on leadership duties in their absence.
At Acacia Lodge, we're dedicated to improving well-being and enriching lives. As a family-owned small home, we foster a supportive environment where you can soar. You will inspire a multidisciplinary team to make sure they provide the best care and best possible quality of life. This means leading by example and monitoring through regular audits.
Key responsibiltiies:
- Support the Home Manager with the overall leadership and management of the home.
- Lead the clinical team to deliver outstanding care, ensuring all residents needs are met with dignity and respect.
- Providing hands on personal care e.g. wound management, catheter care, end of life care.
- Act as the go-to person for clinical decision-making, guidance and escalation
- Overseeing clinical governance in the home
- Oversee medication management and ensure safe administration in line with policies
- Carry out audits, risk assessments, resident of the day, admission processes and care plan reviews.
- Promote a culture of continuous improvement and clinical excellence.
- Mentor and support nursing and care staff, including training, supervision and appraisals
- Ensure compliance with CQC standards and health & safety legislation
- Build strong relationships with residents, families, and multidisciplinary teams.
- Assume managerial duties in the absence of the home manager, ensuring the home operates to high standards and meets regulatory requirements
- Work with individuals living with dementia
What we are looking for:
- Registered General Nurse with a valid NMC Pin
- Previous experience in a Senior role within a care or nursing home setting
- Strong clinical knowledge and confident in clinical leadership
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Compassionate, approachable, and highly organised
- A commitment to person-centred care and team development
Why Work With Us?
We know our team is our greatest strength, and we invest in your growth, wellbeing, and happiness at work.
Here’s what you can expect when you join Acacia Lodge Care Home:
- Career Progression: Ongoing training and access to accredited development pathways
- Pension Scheme
- Work-Life Balance: A supportive environment that values your wellbeing
- Opportunities to influence service improvements and be part of leadership decision-making
Ready to Make a Difference?
If you’re passionate about care and want to be part of a values-led team where your work is appreciated every day, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply now and help us make every day special for those we care for at Acacia Lodge Care Home.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £47,500.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Licence/Certification:
Work Location: In person
