Clinical Deputy Manager | Elderly Nursing & Dementia Home

Job description

Clinical Deputy Manager | Elderly Nursing & Dementia Home

Salary: £55,000 per annum

Location: Near Newbury, Berkshire

Hours: 40 hours per week

(Supernumerary, Monday–Friday with occasional weekend cover)

About the Role

Compass Associates are proud to be working in partnership with a valued client to recruit a Clinical Deputy Manager for a well-performing elderly nursing home near Newbury.

The home provides nursing, dementia and residential care and is seeking a clinically strong, hands-on leader who is passionate about delivering high-quality care to elderly residents. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Deputy Manager or Clinical Lead looking to join a stable, supportive service with a strong clinical focus.

You will work closely with the Home Manager, leading clinical practice, supporting staff development, and ensuring the highest standards of care and compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strong clinical leadership across the home
• Support and mentor nursing and care teams
• Ensure excellent standards of elderly and dementia care
• Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team
• Support clinical governance, audits and compliance

Requirements

• Registered Nurse with an active NMC PIN (RGN or RMN)
• Minimum 2 years’ experience as a Deputy Manager or Clinical Lead
• Previous nursing home experience essential
• Strong background in elderly and dementia nursing
• Excellent leadership, communication and clinical skills
• Genuine passion for elderly care

Interview Process

• Stage 1: Interview with the Home Manager
• Stage 2: Formal interview with the Home Manager and Operations Manager

Location & Commutability

The home is based near Newbury and is easily commutable from:

Reading, Tadley, Kingsclere, Thatcham, Cold Ash, Bucklebury, Woolhampton, Woodspeen, Basingstoke, Burghfield Common, Litchfield and West Haywood.

Recommendations

Compass Associates Ltd is acting as a Recruitment Consultant for this permanent vacancy.

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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Newbury

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

05-02-2026

Profession type

Health / Medical

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English