Pay: £58,168.00 per year

Overview
The Opportunity
Are you a visionary clinical leader ready to shape the future of specialized dementia and residential care? The Healthcare Management Trust (HMT) is seeking a dynamic, forward-thinking Clinical Deputy Manager to join our state-of-the-art team at HMT Norden House.

Located in the picturesque village of Climping near the beach, Norden House is a luxury, purpose-built facility designed around the ground-breaking Hogeweyk dementia village model. In this vital role, you will champion clinical excellence, inspire our unique household teams, and directly embed our HMT Clinical Practice Framework.

What You Will Do

• Drive Clinical Excellence: Lead practice audits, manage clinical risks, and champion the HMT Quality Framework.
• Pioneer Dementia Care: Deliver our Dementia Strategy and frailty prevention programmes using the MAGIC Model.
• Lead & Mentor: Supervise household nursing staff, support student nurse placements, and deliver targeted team coaching.
• Collaborate for Wellbeing: Work closely with Therapists and Care Team Leads on active rehabilitation and meaningful resident activities.
• Ensure Governance & Safety: Manage CQC compliance, safeguarding (DoLS/MCA), and represent the home in clinical governance meetings.
• Step Up: Assume overall management of the home in the absence of the Area Manager and join the rotational on-call rota.

What You Bring (Requirements)

• Qualifications: Valid NMC Registration as a Registered Nurse ( Essential) with a Leadership Qualification ( Desirable).
• Clinical Knowledge: Full understanding of CQC regulations, Health & Social Care Act, and GDPR.
• Leadership Skills: Proven ability to delegate, motivate, resolve conflicts, and analyse audit data.
• Care Standards: Strong background in safeguarding vulnerable adults, DoLS, and the Mental Capacity Act.
• Commitment: Dedication to continuous professional development, PREP, and NMC revalidation.

What We Offer

• Not-for-Profit Culture: Every resource is reinvested directly into our residents and staff.
• Stunning Environment: Work in a luxury facility with therapeutic gardens, an allotment, and a holistic therapy room.
• Health & Wellness: Access to a dedicated health and wellbeing programme, including an eye care scheme.
• Family Support: Generous extended maternity leave to help you balance your home and work life.
• Financial Benefits: Secure company pension scheme to support your financial future.
• Commuter Perks: Free parking on-site and a tax-efficient cycle to work scheme.
• Professional Growth: Robust support for continuous learning, training pathways, and NMC revalidation.

Benefits:

• Cycle to work scheme
• Free parking
• Health & wellbeing programme
• Life insurance
• On-site parking

Work Location: In person

We are an equal opportunities employer.