Clinical Deputy Manager (RGN) | Nursing Home | Leicester

Clinical Deputy Manager (RGN) | Nursing Home | Leicester

Location: Leicester
Salary: £55,000 per annum (DOE)
Contracted Hours: Full-time | Monday–Friday (Supernumerary) + Alternate Weekends

This role does not offer sponsorship.

Overview

Compass Associates are proud to be working in partnership with a well-established and high-performing care provider to recruit a Clinical Deputy Manager (RGN) for a large, reputable nursing home in Leicester.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced nurse looking to step into a predominantly supernumerary leadership role, supporting the Home Manager in the clinical and operational delivery of a 90+ bed nursing and residential service.

The home provides care to residents with a range of needs including nursing, residential, dementia and complex care, alongside a specialist bariatric unit. The service is fully occupied, has a strong local reputation, and is rated ‘Good’ by the CQC, with excellent internal and local authority performance.

Working closely with the Home Manager, the Clinical Deputy Manager will play a key role in ensuring high clinical standards, regulatory compliance, and continuous quality improvement across the service.

This role will suit a confident and experienced nurse with strong leadership skills who is passionate about delivering high-quality care and supporting the development of clinical teams.

Role Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership and oversight across all units within the service
• Support the Home Manager with day-to-day clinical and operational management
• Lead on clinical governance, audits, and compliance processes
• Ensure care plans and risk assessments are accurate, up to date, and person-centred
• Oversee medication management and clinical practices in line with regulatory standards
• Monitor resident wellbeing and respond effectively to changes in condition
• Support and mentor nurses and care staff, promoting continuous development
• Drive best practice in areas such as safeguarding, MCA/DoLS, infection control and wound care
• Ensure the service remains inspection-ready and compliant with CQC standards
• Work collaboratively with families, professionals, and external stakeholders

Shift Pattern

• Monday–Friday supernumerary hours
• Alternate weekend working required as part of the management rota
• Flexibility to support the service where required

Benefits

• Competitive salary of £55,000 (DOE)
• Opportunity to work within a well-established, fully occupied service
• Predominantly supernumerary leadership role
• Supportive senior leadership team with strong operational experience
• Private medical insurance
• Pension scheme
• 28 days annual leave (including bank holidays)
• Opportunity to progress within a growing and reputable care provider

Requirements

• Registered Nurse (RGN) with an active NMC PIN
• Strong clinical background within elderly nursing homes or complex care settings
• Experience in a Senior Nurse / Clinical Lead / Deputy Manager position
• Strong knowledge of CQC standards, governance, and compliance
• Experience leading audits, care planning, and clinical best practice
• Confident supporting and developing clinical teams
• Excellent communication and leadership skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, large care home environment
• A proactive and solutions-focused approach to care delivery

Commutable From

Leicester, Loughborough, Hinckley, Nuneaton, Market Harborough, Coalville, Melton Mowbray, Coventry and surrounding areas.

Recommendations

Compass Associates Ltd is acting as the recruitment partner for this permanent vacancy. If you know someone suitable for the role, we offer a referral incentive – receive £500 vouchers if your referral is successfully placed.

Contact

If you would like to be considered for this opportunity, please contact Joshua Drewry on 02392 313043 or send your CV to [email protected].