Clinical Deputy Manager

Job description

Job DescriptionJoin Our Team at Cleveland House!

Are you ready to take your career to the next level? Cleveland House is on the lookout for an experienced Clinical Deputy Home Manager to join our passionate team. Located in the heart of Banks, Southport, West Lancashire, we provide residential support for up to 32 adults with Acquired Brain Injury (ABI), Progressive Neurological Conditions (PNC), and complex physical health needs.

At Cleveland House, we pride ourselves on creating a safe, supportive, and homely environment where our residents can thrive, maximize their independence, and enhance their quality of life. Our multidisciplinary team is dedicated to delivering outstanding, person-centred care, ensuring that every individual receives the support they need.

Your Role: What You'll Be Doing

As our Clinical Deputy Home Manager, you will work closely with the Home Manager to provide strong clinical and operational leadership. Your role will be pivotal in ensuring the delivery of safe, effective, and high-quality care while maintaining compliance with regulatory standards.

Key responsibilities include:

• Supporting the Home Manager to ensure the service operates effectively and meets CQC regulatory standards.
• Providing leadership, guidance, and support to nursing and care teams for exceptional person-centred care.
• Collaborating with a multidisciplinary team, including Nurses, Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, and Psychologists.
• Building positive relationships with residents, families, colleagues, and external professionals.
• Leading regular team meetings and promoting open communication.
• Supporting recruitment, induction, development, and retention of staff.
• Overseeing risk assessments, care planning, and clinical governance processes.
• Conducting audits and quality assurance activities to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Implementing best practices and supporting service development initiatives.
• Creating a positive working environment where staff feel valued and empowered.

Why Join Us?

At Cleveland House, you’ll be part of a team that genuinely cares about the people we support and each other. You’ll have the chance to make a meaningful difference every day while helping to shape and develop a high-quality specialist service.

What You’ll Bring to the Role

This rewarding yet demanding role requires resilience, leadership, and compassion. No two days are the same, and you’ll need the confidence to make decisions while maintaining a person-centred approach.

To be successful, you will have:

• Essential:
  • Registered Nurse qualification with active NMC registration.
  • Strong clinical knowledge and decision-making skills.
  • Previous experience in a senior nursing leadership role.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Experience in clinical governance, audits, risk management, and regulatory compliance.
  • A passion for delivering high-quality, person-centred care.
• Desirable:
  • Experience supporting individuals with Acquired Brain Injury (ABI).
  • Experience in tracheostomy management.
  • Experience supporting people requiring long-term ventilation.
  • Experience in neurological rehabilitation or complex care settings.

What We Offer You

We want you to thrive at Cleveland House! You will receive:

• Supportive career conversations and pathways into leadership and clinical positions.
• Contributory pension scheme.
• Flexible benefits, including reduced rates for gym memberships and IT technology.
• Access to development opportunities and sponsorship for professional qualifications.
• Leadership and management development programs.
• Long service awards and refer-a-friend bonuses.
• Relocation support (up to £3000, terms apply).

Shortlisting may begin upon receipt of applications, and the Recruiting Manager may close the vacancy early if enough suitable candidates are identified.

About Priory

Priory is the UK’s leading independent provider of mental health and adult social care. With 12,000 colleagues and a network of 270 services, we support over 24,000 people each year to live their lives as fully and independently as possible. We treat more than 70 conditions and provide residential and supported living care for various needs.

We are an equal opportunities employer committed to providing an inclusive, accessible recruitment process. Join us in making a difference!

All roles are subject to a successful disclosure at an appropriate level from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), Access NI, or Disclosure Scotland. Priory will cover the cost of a DBS check.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

london (abbey wood)

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

03-11-2026

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