Clinical Deputy Manager – Elderly Nursing Home

Job description

Clinical Deputy Manager – Elderly Nursing Home

Location: Oxford, Oxfordshire

Salary: £53,000 per annum

Contracted Hours: 40 hours

Qualification: RGN Required (Active NMC Pin)

Compass Associates are proud to be working in partnership with a highly regarded elderly nursing home in the Oxford area, who are seeking an experienced Clinical Deputy Manager to join their leadership team.

This well-established home provides nursing, dementia and residential care and has a strong reputation for high-quality, person-centred care. This is an excellent opportunity for an existing Deputy Manager or Clinical Lead looking to step into a supportive, supernumerary leadership role.

The Role

As Clinical Deputy Manager, you will:

• Support the Home Manager in the day-to-day clinical and operational running of the home
• Lead, mentor and develop the nursing and care teams
• Ensure the home consistently delivers safe, effective and high-quality care
• Oversee clinical governance, audits, care planning and compliance
• Work closely as part of a multi-disciplinary team
• Act as a positive role model with a hands-on, supportive leadership style

Candidate Requirements

To be considered, you must have:

• RGN qualification with an active NMC pin
• Minimum 2 years’ experience as a Deputy Manager (or equivalent Clinical Lead role)
• Previous experience working within a nursing home environment
• Strong background in elderly and dementia nursing care
• A genuine passion for elderly care and clinical excellence
• Confident leadership, communication and organisational skills

Interview Process

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

Location & Commutability

The home is based in the Oxford area and is easily commutable from Abingdon-on-Thames, Kidlington, Witney, Thame, Faringdon, Didcot, Yarnton, Banbury, Aylesbury, Bicester, Burford and Bampton.

Recommendations

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

We offer a £500 voucher of your choice or a charity donation for every successful candidate recommended by you.

Contact

If you would like to be considered for this exciting opportunity please contact Lily Bulbeck on 02393874321 or 07921588667. Or alternatively send an up to date CV to lbulbeck@compassltd.co.uk

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Oxford

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

14-03-2026

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