Clinical Lead - Deputy Manager
Meet Our Recruiter
Mike Tait
About the Role
Deputy Manager (RGN) – Nursing Home
Location: near Reigate, RH2, Surrey – set in beautiful countryside
Salary: £55,000–£60,000 (DOE)
Type: Full-time, permanent (40 hours; mainly Mon–Fri with occasional clinical cover/on-call)
Recruiter: Pivotal People, on behalf of our client
About the role
We’re hiring a clinically strong Nurse Deputy Manager for a well-regarded 36-bed nursing home in a peaceful Surrey setting. You’ll be visible on the floor, calm under pressure, and focused on safe, person-centred care and continuous improvement.
Responsibilities of this Deputy Manager role
- Lead day-to-day operations: handovers, reviews, rota oversight and timely clinical decisions.
- Own clinical governance: medication safety, audits, incident management, IPC and clear action plans.
- Maintain CQC compliance: robust documentation, evidencing outcomes and inspection readiness.
- Coach and supervise nurses and carers; drive performance and professional development.
- Ensure personalised, up-to-date care plans; liaise effectively with families and professionals.
- Work regular clinical shifts to model best practice and maintain credibility.
Essential skills & experience required
- Registered Nurse (Adult) with active NMC pin.
- Leadership experience in a nursing home or comparable clinical environment.
- Strong grasp of safeguarding, risk management, audits and clinical documentation.
- Clear, compassionate communicator; organised, fair and steady, with a track record of turning audit findings into improvements.
- Desirable: Management qualification and experience supporting dementia/complex needs.
Package & benefits
£55,000–£60,000 (DOE), pension, healthcare scheme, funded CPD and clear progression. Supportive, values-led culture in a scenic rural location.
How to apply
Send your CV (or a short note with contact details) to Pivotal People for a confidential chat.
Email: hello@pivotalpeoplecare.com
Phone: 01903 963805
Please note: We’re recruiting on behalf of our client. You must have the right to work in the UK.
Keywords: Deputy Manager; Deputy Home Manager; Clinical Lead; RGN; Nursing Home; Elderly Care; Dementia; CQC; Clinical Governance; Adult Social Care; Betchworth; Reigate; Surrey; countryside.