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Peripatetic Deputy Manager & Clinical Lead


Location
Salary
Depends on experience
Profession
Manager and corporate
Deadline
07 Sep 2026
Contract Type
Permanent
Posted Date
09 Jul 2026
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Job summary

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/RMN) with current NMC registration and a teaching, mentoring or supervision q

Main duties of the job

As a Peripatetic Deputy General Manager (Clinical) at Barchester, you will travel across your region to manage and develop teams in various care homes, delivering high quality care and service. You will work closely with the General Manager or hiring manager to implement action plans ensuring resident needs are met. Leadership duties in the absence of the General Manager include care standards management and team motivation. You will inspire a multidisciplinary team to help every resident enjoy quality life. Responsibilities include leading by example, monitoring standards through audits, supervised clinical practice, and regulatory compliance checks. You'll set high standards and leverage your skills to develop and deliver strategies to achieve your goals.

About us

Barchester Healthcare is a renowned provider of high-quality care services across various care homes. The organization is committed to delivering exceptional care and support to residents, ensuring they enjoy the best possible quality of life. Barchester Healthcare focuses on enhancing the well-being of its residents by adhering to high care standards and providing a supportive environment. The company invests in the professional development of its staff, offering benefits like free learning and development, profit share schemes, and various discounts. With a focus on delivering compassionate and high-quality care, Barchester Healthcare values teamwork, leadership, and a dedication to improving care outcomes.

Details

  • Date posted: 09 July 2026
  • Pay scheme: Other
  • Salary: Depending on experience Salary expectations will be discussed at interview stage.
  • Contract: Permanent
  • Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time
  • Reference number: 1525070281
  • Job locations: Barchester Healthcare, Hull, HU7 4FG, 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/RMN) 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

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.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered Nurse (RGN/RMN) with current NMC registration and a teaching, mentoring or supervision qualification. Previous experience in a nursing home setting is essential along with evidence of continual professional development. HR experience, knowledge of sales and marketing, understanding of budget management, and supporting newly qualified nurses through preceptorship are also required.

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This advert is for Peripatetic Deputy Manager & Clinical Lead with Barchester Healthcare in Bristol, South East, England. It is listed as a Manager and corporate role. The advertised salary is Depends on experience. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 07 Sep 2026.

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