We are recruiting for a nurse qualified Deputy Manager with experience of mental health and challenging behaviour to support a specialist care provider and highly regarded nursing service supporting adults with dementia and mental health needs.

Working closely with the Registered Manager, the Deputy Manager will support the day-to-day clinical and operational leadership of the home, ensuring consistently high standards of safety, compliance, and person-centred care. The position offers a predominantly supernumerary leadership presence with some clinical visibility on shift, providing the opportunity to influence culture, develop teams, and drive continuous quality improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide visible clinical leadership to a multidisciplinary team
• Support governance, audits, incidents, and care planning to maintain safe, effective services
• Promote strong compliance aligned to CQC Fundamental Standards
• Contribute to recruitment, supervision, and colleague development
• Build positive relationships with residents, families, and professionals
• Champion safeguarding, medication management, and health & safety

Candidate Requirements

• Registered Nurse (RGN, RMN, or RNLD) with active NMC registration
• Proven leadership experience within complex care, neurological, dementia, or mental health services
• Strong understanding of clinical governance and regulatory expectations
• Confident team leader able to coach, motivate, and develop others
• Organised, compassionate, and values-driven approach

The role offers:

• Salary up to £70,000 depending on experience
• Career development pathway and funded learning
• Generous annual leave plus bank holidays
• Wellbeing and recognition initiatives
• Meals on shift, parking, pension, and life assurance
• The chance to make a meaningful difference within a specialist clinical service

Interested? Contact Lisa at Bright Selection for a confidential discussion.

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