Compass Associates
Clinical Deputy Manager | Elderly Nursing Home
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Clinical Deputy Manager | Elderly Nursing Home
Location: Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire
Salary: £55,000 per annum
Qualification: RGN Required (Active NMC Pin – strong elderly care and nursing home experience essential)
Compass Associates are proud to be working in partnership with a national, quality-focused elderly care provider who are seeking an experienced Clinical Deputy Manager to join the leadership team at one of their established nursing homes in Milton Keynes.
This organisation has built an excellent reputation for delivering high-quality, person-centred care and is passionate about creating meaningful lives for the residents they support. With a strong focus on quality and resident experience, they invest heavily in their homes, teams and services to ensure residents receive the very best standards of care.
The provider offers exceptional progression pathways and development opportunities, creating an environment where ambitious clinical leaders can continue to grow their careers. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Clinical Lead or Deputy Manager who is looking to join a values-led organisation where they can genuinely influence standards, support teams and make a positive difference to residents’ lives.
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The home provides nursing and residential care for older adults and benefits from an experienced Home Manager, established staffing teams and a supportive leadership structure. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting the Home Manager, providing visible clinical leadership and continuing to drive excellence within the service.
The Role
As Clinical Deputy Manager, you will:
- Support the Home Manager with the day-to-day running of the service
- Provide strong clinical leadership across the nursing and care teams
- Act as a visible presence within the home, supporting staff and residents
- Lead, mentor and develop nurses and care staff to maintain exceptional standards of care
- Support clinical governance, audits, care planning and CQC compliance processes
- Drive continuous improvement and promote best practice throughout the service
- Ensure residents receive safe, effective and person-centred care at all times
- Work closely with families, healthcare professionals and the wider multidisciplinary team
- Support a positive culture where residents’ wellbeing and quality of life remain the priority
Candidate Requirements
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To be considered, you must have:
- RGN qualification with an active NMC pin
- A minimum of 2 years’ experience working as a Deputy Manager or Clinical Lead within an elderly nursing home environment
- Strong knowledge and understanding of CQC regulations, inspections and compliance requirements
- Proven experience leading, developing and supporting nursing teams
- Strong clinical knowledge, particularly within elderly care and dementia nursing
- Excellent communication, leadership and organisational skills
- The confidence to challenge, influence and drive improvements within a service
- A genuine passion for delivering outstanding care and improving residents’ quality of life
Interview Process
Stage 1: Interview with the Home Manager and Regional Manager
Recommendations
Compass Associates Ltd is acting as a Recruitment Consultant for this permanent vacancy. We offer a £500 voucher of your choice or a charity donation for every successful candidate recommended by you.
Contact
If you would like to be considered for this exciting opportunity, please contact Lily Bulbeck on 02393 874321 or 07921 588667. Alternatively, send an up-to-date CV to lbulbeck@compassltd.co.uk.
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