Clinical Deputy Manager (RGN/RMN)
£58,000 - £60,000 per annum
40 hours per week (Monday - Friday)
Cedar Lodge, Eastfield Lane, Whitchurch on Thames, RG8 7EJ
Role Overview
As the Clinical Deputy Manager at Cedar Lodge, you will be a key member of the management team and play an integral part of the home. You will support the home manager, completing team member rotas, annual leave, training allocation and attendance records. You will lead the clinical team, liaise with local authorities, social services and undertake clinical assessments. You will also complete the daily leadership report and attend operational review meetings. You will establish good relationships with people who live in the home, their families, friends, and team members, We ask that you support and advise the team members within the home during working hours as well as during out of hours via on call arrangements. You will also take responsibility for Acer Lodge during periods of absence of the Home Manager.
Can you motivate teams to continuously deliver quality? Do you have strong organisational and management skills? Do you have excellent understanding of safeguarding, CQC regulations, and compliance guidelines? Do you have a big heart and above all do you care about people? If so, we would like to hear from you.
Responsibilities and Duties
- Provide assurance to the home manager that your service is safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led.
- Support with the production of action plans against audit findings and ensuring that actions are completed within the specified timescales.
- Represent the Cedar Lodge brand by maintaining a professional and welcoming presence for all team members, residents, and visitors.
- To liaise with people who live and work in the home along with, GPs’ and other multi-disciplinary team members to promote excellent care
- Undertake regular supervisions and annual appraisals of all Registered Nurses and Team Leaders ensuring that the team have access to development opportunities
Skills, Qualifications and Abilities
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Experience within a similar environment
- Valid NMC Pin - no restrictions
- Proficiency in IT, including Microsoft Office and internal applications; with the ability to learn new systems quickly.
- Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team while also being self-motivated and capable of working independently.
The Care Home and Company
Cedar Lodge opened in July 2025; a 45-bed nursing and dementia specialist care home in the heart of Whitchurch-on-Thames, combines modern comfort with classic charm, offering a welcoming home for people who need care & support. With spacious en-suite bedrooms, spectacular communal areas, and beautiful gardens, Cedar Lodge is a place to live well and thrive. We are looking for people to join our heart-centred team who will provide exceptional, personalised care, ensuring everyone feels valued, supported, and at home at Cedar Lodge.
To find out more information about EQ Care, please visit our website: www.eqcare.org
Benefits of working at EQ Care
- ½ day off for your birthday – start your celebrations early!
- Blue Light Discount Card – access exclusive savings and offers.
- 28 days of annual leave (pro rata) – enjoy a healthy work-life balance.
- Salary advance scheme (Level) – access earned pay when you need it.
- Contributory pension – helping you plan for your future.
- Dedicated Learning & Development – continuous training and career growth opportunities.
- Team member rewards – recognising and celebrating your hard work.
- Free meals on shift – enjoy a meal on us while you work.
- Free tax review service – making sure you keep more of what you earn.
- Refer a friend scheme – earn up to £500 for successful referrals! (Terms apply)
Please note: If you are not a UK resident, you must already have the legal right to work in the UK, with at least 14 months remaining on your visa. We are unable to offer visa sponsorship.
** This job description may differ as new information technology, policies and contractual agreements change, and we reserve the right to vary duties without notice
Clinical Deputy Manager (RMN /RGN) employer: EQ Care
At EQ Care Group, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer that values the well-being and growth of our team members. As the Head Chef at Acer Lodge in Blackburn, you will enjoy a supportive work culture that prioritises work-life balance with no late nights or split shifts, alongside competitive benefits such as a birthday half-day off, a Blue Light Discount Card, and opportunities for continuous learning and development. Join us in creating a warm, compassionate environment where you can truly thrive while making a meaningful impact on the lives of our residents.
