Clinical Deputy Manager

Urgent-hire! Clinical Deputy Manager - Elderly Care Home (Blackpool, Lancashire) to -50k

Job Title: Clinical Deputy Manager - Nursing Home

Location: Blackpool, Lancashire, FY1, UK

Salary: -45,000 - -50,000 per annum

Contract: Full-time, Permanent (40 hours per week)

Closing date for applications: 18th May 2026

Company: Pivotal People; Recruiting exclusively-on behalf of an established Care Group

Clinical Deputy Manager Wanted - Blackpool Care Home

Pivotal People is exclusively recruiting a Clinical Deputy Manager for a well-established, CQC-rated care home in Blackpool. Specialising in nursing, dementia, and end-of-life care for older people, this home has a strong reputation for quality and compassion.

As Clinical Deputy Manager, you will work alongside the Registered Manager to lead a dedicated clinical team and ensure outstanding care delivery across the home. Whether you are an experienced Clinical Deputy Manager or a confident RGN ready to step up, this is a genuine opportunity to lead, develop, and make a lasting difference.

Key Responsibilities of the Clinical Deputy Manager

• Provide strong clinical leadership across the nursing and care team
• Drive the highest standards in care planning, delivery, and outcomes
• Ensure full compliance with CQC regulations and internal quality frameworks
• Champion best practice in dementia care, palliative care, and medication management
• Mentor, develop, and support staff to reach their potential
• Oversee staffing, rota planning, and day-to-day clinical operations
• Act as a trusted point of contact for residents, families, and external professionals
• Deputise for the Home Manager in their absence

Essential Skills and Experience Required for the Clinical Deputy Manager

• NMC-registered Nurse (RGN) - Essential
• Dementia Care
• Care home experience, ideally supporting older people with complex needs
• Proven track record of leading and managing teams in a healthcare setting
• Strong knowledge of safeguarding, health and safety, infection control, and CQC standards
• Demonstrable understanding of dementia care, end-of-life support, and clinical governance
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Organised, reliable, and genuinely passionate about person-centred care

Package and Benefits for the Clinical Deputy Manager

• Salary of -45,000 - -50,000 depending on experience
• 28 days annual leave including bank holidays, plus additional days for long service
• Birthday off after successful probation
• Pension scheme and life insurance cover
• Employee Assistance Programme covering wellbeing, financial, and family support
• Ongoing professional training and development
• Career progression opportunities within a supportive, friendly team
• Blue Light Card reimbursement

How to Apply for this Clinical Deputy Manager Role.

This Clinical Deputy Manager appointment is being managed exclusively by Pivotal People.

For a confidential conversation or to apply, please contact Mike Tait:-