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

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Support the Home Manager in the overall management of the home

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Provide strong clinical leadership across the service

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Ensure the delivery of safe, effective and person-centred nursing care

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Support with clinical governance, audits and compliance

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Lead, mentor and develop the nursing and care team

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Support with staff rotas, supervisions and performance management

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Maintain excellent relationships with families, professionals and external stakeholders

Requirements

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NMC Registered Nurse (RGN or RMN)

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Previous experience in a Deputy Manager / Clinical Lead / Senior Nurse position

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Strong knowledge of clinical governance and elderly care

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Passion for delivering high-quality, resident-focused care

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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