Deputy Manager

Keystone Care is seeking a dedicated and experienced Deputy Manager (RGN) to join established care service in Cornwall for adults with learning disabilities. The successful candidate will be a Registered General Nurse with current NMC registration, bringing clinical expertise and leadership to ensure the highest standards of nursing care, person-centred support, and regulatory compliance.

Location: Cornwall
Pay Rate: -23.31 per hour
Hours: Full-time - flexible in line with rostered hours including on-call
Registration: RGN - current NMC registration

Duties and Responsibilities

• Support the Service Manager in the day-to-day operation of the service, deputising in their absence
• Lead, supervise, and line-manage a team of nurses and support staff, ensuring consistent, high-quality care delivery
• Ensure person-centred plans are assessed, planned, implemented, and regularly reviewed in consultation with residents, families, and health professionals
• Oversee all nursing support, ensuring clinical records are maintained to a high professional standard in accordance with NMC guidelines
• Oversee the ordering, safe storage, and administration of medicines in line with regulatory requirements
• Monitor team practices to ensure compliance with relevant legislation, CQC standards, policies, and safeguarding procedures
• Manage and co-ordinate the rota and shift allocation to ensure appropriate nursing cover is always maintained
• Support residents with physical care, personal hygiene, and daily living skills, promoting independence, dignity, and privacy
• Ensure infection control procedures are followed and health and safety policies are upheld across the service
• Contribute to staff recruitment, induction, training, appraisal, and ongoing professional development
• Participate in the on-call rota as required by the service
• Liaise effectively with external health and social care professionals to ensure continuity and quality of care
• Maintain own continuing professional development in line with NMC revalidation requirements

Skills and Experience

• Current NMC registration as a Registered General Nurse (RGN) - essential
• Proven experience in a senior nursing or deputy management role within a care setting
• Strong knowledge of CQC standards and relevant health and social care legislation