Peripatetic Deputy Manager & Clinical Lead

Job summary

ABOUT THE ROLE As a Peripatetic Deputy General Manager (Clinical) at Barchester, you'll travel across your region to manage and develop the teams in various care homes, to help us deliver the high quality care and service we're known for. Working closely with the General Manager or hiring manager, you'll help implement action plans that make sure our resident's needs are met. Taking on leadership duties in the absence of the General Manager, you can expect to help with everything from 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 YOU To join us as a Peripatetic Deputy General Manager (Clinical), you'll need to be a Registered Nurse (RGN)

Main duties of the job

As a Peripatetic Deputy Manager & Clinical Lead, you'll travel across your region to manage and develop the teams in various care homes, ensuring high-quality care and service. You will work closely with the General Manager or hiring manager to implement action plans meeting residents' needs. Taking on leadership duties when the General Manager is absent, you will help with care standards, motivate your team, and inspire a multidisciplinary team to ensure residents enjoy the best possible quality of life. This involves leading by example, monitoring standards through regular audits, supervised clinical practice, and checking regulatory compliance. You'll develop and deliver strategies to achieve goals while helping residents with different health needs. A Registered Nurse (RGN) with current NMC registration and a teaching, mentoring, or supervision qualification is required, along with previous experience in a nursing home setting, managing safeguarding investigations, and clinical risk assessments. HR experience, knowledge of sales and marketing, budget management, and supporting newly qualified nurses through preceptorship are also essential.

About us

Barchester Healthcare is a renowned provider in the healthcare sector, offering quality care and services across various care homes. The organization is dedicated to developing strong teams and implementing strategies to maintain high standards of care for all residents. The company's emphasis on leadership and management ensures that teams are well-motivated and equipped to deliver top-notch care. Barchester Healthcare values continual professional development and is committed to providing its staff with opportunities for growth and learning. With a focus on regulatory compliance and best practices, the organization provides an engaging and energetic environment for employees to thrive in. Additionally, it offers one of the best rewards packages in the care sector, including learning and development opportunities, profit-share schemes, and various discount programs. Barchester Healthcare's commitment to quality care is central to its mission, and it remains a trusted choice for families seeking compassionate and dependable care for their loved ones.

Details

• Date posted: 08 July 2026
• Pay scheme: Other
• Salary: £58,000 a year
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time
• Reference number: 1524614684
• Job locations: Barchester Healthcare, Norwich, NR7 9XJ, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

ABOUT THE ROLEAs a Peripatetic Deputy General Manager (Clinical) at Barchester, you'll travel across your region to manage and develop the teams in various care homes, to help us deliver the high quality care and service we're known for. Working closely with the General Manager or hiring manager, you'll help implement action plans that make sure our resident's needs are met.

Taking on leadership duties in the absence of the General Manager, you can expect to help with everything from 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 Peripatetic Deputy General Manager (Clinical), you'll need to be a Registered Nurse (RGN) with current NMC registration and a teaching, mentoring or supervision qualification. Previous experience of working within a nursing home setting is essential and evidence of continual professional development is also required. 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. You'll be compassionate, resilient and determined to deliver quality care in our engaging and energetic environment. Finally, due to the nature of this role, you must be flexible and willing to travel.

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 Offer to pay Tier 2 visa application fee for eligible nurses.

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.