Clinical Deputy Manager

Clinical Deputy Manager – Braintree, Essex 

Location: Riverdale Care Home, Duggers Lane, Braintree, Essex, CM7 1BA

Salary: £50,000 to £53,000 per annum (depending on experience)

Hours: 40 hours per week

Job type: Full time, permanent

Come and make a difference with the team at Westgate Healthcare! #CareWithUsAtWestgate

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Clinical Deputy Manager to join our team on a full-time, permanent basis at our luxury care home in Braintree, Essex. 

As the Clinical Deputy Manager, you will work closely with the Home Manager to oversee the clinical operations of the home, ensuring the health, safety and well-being of our residents. You will lead and inspire the care team, oversee clinical operations and ensure adherence to regulatory standards.

What’s in it for you?

The Butterfly Benefits:

Blue Light Card (employee discount scheme)Byond Prepayment Card (employee cashback card)Extras Discounts (employee discount scheme)Cycle to Work SchemeEmployee Assistance ProgrammeRefer a Friend SchemeEmployee of the monthTeam social eventsStaff wellness fundLoyalty and long-service awards

Employment Perks:

Competitive salarySupport in achieving additional qualifications, including nationally recognised qualificationsComprehensive induction with free training and development

About the role:

Assist the Home Manager with the day-to-day running of the home, ensuring a high standard of care is providedLead and supervise the nursing and care staff, providing clinical expertise and guidanceOversee the care planning process, ensuring residents' individual needs are met with dignity and respectMonitor clinical care standards, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation, regulations and policiesSupport the recruitment, training and development of staff to maintain a skilled and motivated teamConduct regular audits, including medication management and care plans, to ensure best practicesAct as a role model for excellent clinical care and leadershipBuild positive relationships with residents, families and healthcare professionalsStep into the Home Manager’s role when they are absent, ensuring continuity of care and management

About you:

Qualification as a Registered General Nurse with a current and valid NMC pin numberA minimum of 3 years management experience within a care home settingStrong clinical skills with an understanding of CQC requirements, Safeguarding of Vulnerable Adults, HSE (Health & Safety Executive) requirements and other relevant legislationExcellent communication with a positive, flexible and innovative attitudeWell organised with the ability to multi task in a fast-paced environmentMotivated to make a difference

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

We reserve the right to close this vacancy once we receive suitable applications, therefore, an early submission is encouraged. Due to a high volume of applications, if you do not hear from us within 5 working days, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful.

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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