Deputy Manager (Clinical) – Elderly Care Home

Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk

£55,000 – £60,000 per annum

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Deputy Manager (Clinical) to join a beautiful 38-bed elderly care home based in Bury St Edmunds.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a high-quality service set within stunning grounds, offering exceptional living spaces for residents and a truly welcoming environment for staff and families alike. The home provides nursing and residential care for older adults and prides itself on delivering person-centred, high-quality care.

You will be working alongside a highly experienced and supportive Home Manager, forming a strong leadership team to ensure the service continues to deliver outstanding care and maintain excellent standards.

The Role

As Deputy Manager, you will play a key role in the clinical leadership and day-to-day running of the home. This is a hands-on clinical position where you will support the Home Manager in ensuring the highest standards of care, governance and team leadership.

You will act as a role model for the clinical team and support the development of nurses and care staff across the service.

Responsibilities

• Support the Home Manager in the overall management of the home
• Provide strong clinical leadership across the service
• Ensure the delivery of safe, effective and person-centred nursing care
• Support with clinical governance, audits and compliance
• Lead, mentor and develop the nursing and care team
• Support with staff rotas, supervisions and performance management
• Maintain excellent relationships with families, professionals and external stakeholders

Requirements

• NMC Registered Nurse (RGN or RMN)
• Previous experience in a Deputy Manager / Clinical Lead / Senior Nurse position
• Strong knowledge of clinical governance and elderly care
• Passion for delivering high-quality, resident-focused care
• Excellent leadership and team development skills

The Opportunity

This home is part of a growing and ambitious care group, offering genuine opportunities for career progression and development as the organisation continues to expand.

If you are a strong clinician who is passionate about delivering exceptional care, and you’re looking to join a supportive leadership team within a beautiful setting, this could be the perfect opportunity.