Deputy Nurse Manager / Clinical Manager
Dementia-Focused Nursing Home | Newport, South Wales
Salary: £60,000–£65,000 per annum
Are you an experienced nursing leader with a passion for dementia care and a drive to deliver outstanding clinical standards? We are seeking a dedicated, compassionate and forward-thinking Deputy Nurse Manager / Clinical Manager to join our team at a dementia-focused nursing home in Newport, South Wales.
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Registered Nurse and clinical leader to play a key role in the day-to-day management of the home, supporting the delivery of exceptional, person-centred care while helping to lead, develop and inspire a dedicated team.
The Role
Working closely with the Home Manager, you will take a lead role in clinical governance, quality assurance and the effective running of the nursing service. You will help ensure that residents living with dementia receive safe, dignified and individualised care that promotes their wellbeing, independence and quality of life.
You will be a visible and supportive leader, confident in making clinical decisions, managing risk and driving continuous improvement across the home.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the Home Manager in the overall clinical and operational management of the nursing home.
- Lead and maintain high standards of clinical care, ensuring residents receive safe, effective and person-centred support.
- Champion best practice in dementia care, including positive approaches to distressed behaviour, dignity, choice and emotional wellbeing.
- Provide clinical leadership, supervision and mentorship to nurses and the wider care team.
- Oversee care planning, clinical assessments, medication management, audits and accurate record-keeping.
- Monitor clinical governance, safeguarding, infection prevention and control, incident reporting and risk management.
- Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, professional standards and Welsh regulatory requirements, including Care Inspectorate Wales (CIW) expectations.
- Support staff recruitment, induction, training, development and performance management.
- Build strong relationships with residents, families, GPs, multidisciplinary professionals and external stakeholders.
- Promote a positive, inclusive and supportive culture where residents and colleagues feel valued.
- Assist with inspections, quality improvement initiatives and the implementation of best practice across the home.
About You
We are looking for a confident and compassionate clinical leader who combines strong nursing expertise with a genuine passion for supporting people living with dementia.
Essential requirements:
- Current NMC registration as a Registered Nurse.
- Experience in a nursing home or similar clinical care setting.
- Strong clinical leadership skills and the ability to motivate and develop a team.
- A sound understanding of dementia care, safeguarding, clinical governance and risk management.
- Knowledge of relevant legislation, regulatory requirements and professional standards.
- Excellent communication, organisational and decision-making skills.
- A commitment to delivering high-quality, person-centred care.
- The ability to lead by example and remain calm and effective in a demanding clinical environment.
Desirable:
- Previous experience as a Deputy Nurse Manager, Clinical Manager, Clinical Lead or Senior Nurse.
- Experience supporting a Home Manager with inspections, audits and quality improvement.
- A relevant leadership or management qualification.
- Experience working within a dementia-specialist nursing home.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary of £60,000–£65,000 per annum, depending on experience.
- A key leadership role within a dementia-focused nursing home.
- The opportunity to influence clinical standards and improve residents' quality of life.
- Supportive working relationships with the Home Manager and wider leadership team.
- Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
- The chance to make a meaningful difference to residents, families and colleagues.
Job title: Deputy Nurse Manager / Clinical Manager
Location: Newport, South Wales
Salary: £60,000–£65,000 per annum
Job type: Full-time
Registration: Current NMC registration required
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