Senior Nursing Lead – Older Adults Care Home in Emsworth

Clinical Deputy Manager Job Reference: HCC624121

Salary Range: £40,643 - £45,077 per annum, pro rata, plus market supplement of £3,000 per annum, pro rata

Work Location: Emsworth House, Emsworth

Hours per week: 37

Contract Type: Permanent

Closing Date: 25 May 2026

The Role

Our homes provide the right environment for our team to deliver the outstanding care our residents deserve. As a qualified Registered General Nurse, with a proven track record at a senior nursing grade, you’ll use your clinical expertise to lead others as Clinical Deputy Manager and ensure the delivery of high quality, personalised care.

About Emsworth House

78 bedded home providing residential and nursing care for older adults. Skilled, caring, and friendly teams include nurses, social workers, occupational therapists and care staff. Fast‑paced environment: Multiple admissions and discharges facilitated daily.

What you’ll do

• Manage daily operations: Work closely with the Registered Manager and deputise in their absence, managing staff and resources and role‑modelling high standards of practice, ensuring clinical staff maintain up‑to‑date professional knowledge.
• Foster continuous improvement: Conduct assessments and review records, identify development opportunities and focus on delivering an efficient, high‑quality service.
• Promote our values: Assist in recruitment, selection, and induction of new staff. Use your expertise to inspire and guide our team, monitor performance, support and train staff.
• Deliver exceptional care: Work closely with residents to create and implement care plans, supporting less experienced staff.
• Compliance and quality assurance: Ensure our home meets all regulatory requirements, maintaining high standards of service.

What we’re looking for

• Qualified: Nurse qualified and hold a current NMC Pin.
• Relevant experience: Proven track record of working with older adults in health or social care, with a sound knowledge of the Care Act and CQC standards.
• Inspiring leader: Passionate about delivering exceptional standards of care through role‑modelling best practices, fostering a positive reputation and developing and embedding a growth culture.
• Flexible and agile: Positively responds to change and encourages continuous improvement.
• Compassionate: Shows patience, empathy, and respect in every interaction, always putting our residents first.
• Excellent communication: Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to adapt your style to meet the diverse needs of our residents.

Why join us?

• Make a difference: Help ensure our residents can participate in meaningful activities, communicate effectively and manage daily living tasks. The role can be emotionally challenging at times, but your commitment will have a lasting impact on the lives of others.
• Supportive environment: Work in a friendly and collaborative team who feel proud of the work they do to support people in our community.
• Professional growth: We invest in your future. With ongoing development opportunities, you’ll have the chance to enhance your skills and advance your career in the care sector.
• Employee support: Access to Health Assured's comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme to support your physical and mental wellbeing, including 24/7 telephone support, a suite of online resources, and legal and financial advice.
• Competitive benefits package: Including generous annual leave entitlement, occupational sick pay, and access to the Local Government Pension Scheme.

Please note: We are unable to offer sponsorship for this role and therefore it is essential that you already have the right to work in the UK before applying. Applicants can expect to hear from us within two weeks of the advertised closing date.

Other roles you may have experience of may include: Nursing Team Manager, Nurse Deputy Care Home Manager, Assistant Team Manager, Nurse Deputy Team Manager, Assistant Manager, Nurse, Senior Nurse, Matron.

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

Hampshire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. In order to combat discrimination, no unnecessary conditions or requirements will be applied which could have a disproportionately adverse effect on any one group. All sections of the population will have equal access to jobs. No applicant or employee will receive less favourable treatment because of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership and pregnancy or maternity, unless a Genuine Occupational Requirement (GOR) applies. We are a Disability Confident Employer – committed to ensuring that our recruitment and selection process is inclusive and accessible.