Deputy General Manager (Clinical)

Job summary

ABOUT THE ROLEAs Care Home Deputy Manager & Clinical Lead (RMN/RNLD) of a Barchester care home, you'll support the delivery of the quality care we're known for. Working closely with the General Manager and taking on leadership duties in their absence, you can expect to help with everything from ensuring care standards to motivating your team. You'll inspire a multidisciplinary team to make sure they help every resident to enjoy the best possible quality of life. That means leading by example and monitoring standards through regular audits, supervised clinical practice and checking our regulatory compliance. You'll set the highest standards and draw on your skills to develop and deliver strategies that will help you achieve your goals. ABOUT YOUTo join us as a Care Home Deputy Manager & Clinical Lead, you'll need be a Registered Nurse (RMN/RNLD) with current NMC registration and a teaching/mentoring/supervision qualification. Experience in helping residents with different health needs is important too, as is a successful track record of managi

Main duties of the job

As Care Home Deputy Manager & Clinical Lead (RMN/RNLD) at a Barchester care home, you will support the delivery of quality care, known for its excellence. You will work closely with the General Manager and take on leadership roles in their absence. Expect to help with ensuring care standards and motivating your team. Inspire a multidisciplinary team to make sure they help every resident enjoy the best quality of life. This involves leading by example and monitoring standards through regular audits, supervised clinical practice, and checking regulatory compliance. You will set the highest standards and use your skills to develop and deliver strategies to achieve goals. To join as a Care Home Deputy Manager & Clinical Lead, you need to be a Registered Nurse (RMN/RNLD) with current NMC registration and a teaching/mentoring/supervision qualification. Experience in helping residents with different health needs is essential, as is a successful track record of managing safeguarding investigations and clinical risk assessments. Some HR experience, strong knowledge of sales and marketing, an understanding of budget management, and supporting newly qualified nurses through preceptorship are also required.

About us

Barchester Healthcare is an esteemed care provider, operating facilities that offer a range of services from residential care to advanced nursing care. Barchester Healthcare prides itself on providing top-notch care aimed at improving the quality of life for its residents. The organisation is renowned for its patient-centric approach that aligns with the professional standards expected in the healthcare sector. With a focus on valuing both its residents and staff, Barchester is committed to delivering compassionate, high-quality service. Their team works in specialist environments to support varying needs, ensuring each individual receives tailored care. Barchester fosters a rewarding and innovative workplace for its employees, reflected in their comprehensive reward package. They offer continuous learning opportunities and the chance for career progression for those in the healthcare sector. Barchester maintains a culture that celebrates teamwork, dedication, and empathy, empowering employees to excel in their roles.

Details

• Date posted: 30 June 2026
• Pay scheme: Other
• Salary: £49,857.60 a year
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time
• Reference number: 1522301166
• Job locations: Barchester Healthcare, Darlington, DL1 1JF, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

ABOUT THE ROLEAs Care Home Deputy Manager & Clinical Lead (RMN/RNLD) of a Barchester care home, you'll support the delivery of the quality care we're known for. Working closely with the General Manager and taking on leadership duties in their absence, you can expect to help with everything from ensuring care standards to motivating your team. You'll inspire a multidisciplinary team to make sure they help every resident to enjoy the best possible quality of life. That means leading by example and monitoring standards through regular audits, supervised clinical practice and checking our regulatory compliance. You'll set the highest standards and draw on your skills to develop and deliver strategies that will help you achieve your goals.

ABOUT YOUTo join us as a Care Home Deputy Manager & Clinical Lead, you'll need be a Registered Nurse (RMN/RNLD) with current NMC registration and a teaching/mentoring/supervision qualification. Experience in helping residents with different health needs is important too, as is a successful track record of managing safeguarding investigations and clinical risk assessments. We'll also look for some HR experience, a strong knowledge of sales and marketing, an understanding of budget management, and a track record of supporting newly qualified nurses through preceptorship. Finally, you'll be compassionate, resilient and determined to deliver quality care in our engaging and energetic environment.

REWARDS PACKAGEAs well as a competitive salary, Barchester offers one of the best rewards packages in the care sector. Your generous benefits would include:

Free learning and development Automatic enrolment into our profit share scheme A range of holiday, retail and leisure discounts Nurse Mentor and Refer a Friend bonus schemes

If you'd like to use your clinical and people skills in an organisation that provides the quality care you'd expect for your loved ones, this is a rewarding and empowering place to be.

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