Deputy General Manager (Clinical) / Clinical Lead

Position Type: Permanent (Full-Time, 40 hours/week, Day Shifts)

Salary: £58,000.00 per annum + £2,000 Golden Hello Welcome Bonus

Location: National / UK

Closing Date: 1 October 2026

About the Opportunity

As a supportive bridge staffing agency, we are proud to partner with Barchester Healthcare to connect exceptional nursing professionals with rewarding leadership careers.

Barchester is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Deputy General Manager (Clinical) to join their team. In this pivotal role, you will work closely with the General Manager to drive the highest standards of care, lead a multidisciplinary team, and take charge of leadership duties in their absence.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Excellence: Lead by example through regular audits, supervised clinical practice, and rigorous regulatory compliance checks.
Team Leadership: Inspire, motivate, and mentor your multidisciplinary team to ensure residents enjoy the best possible quality of life.
Risk & Safeguarding: Oversee clinical risk assessments and successfully manage safeguarding investigations.
Operational Management: Support with HR processes, budgeting, preceptorship for newly qualified nurses, and contribute to sales and marketing initiatives.

About You

To be considered for this prestigious role, candidates must meet the following criteria:

Hold a valid Registered Nurse (RN/RMN) qualification with current NMC registration.
Possess a recognized teaching, mentoring, or supervision qualification.
Demonstrate proven experience supporting residents with diverse health needs.
Bring a successful track record in managing safeguarding and clinical risk.
Exhibit resilience, compassion, and a strong drive to deliver outstanding care.

Comprehensive Rewards Package

Barchester offers one of the most competitive benefits packages in the care sector, featuring:

£2,000 Golden Hello Welcome Bonus (Terms and conditions apply)
Visa Support: Offer to pay the Skilled Worker visa application fee for eligible nurses
Financial Benefits: Automatic enrollment into the company profit share scheme
Professional Growth: Free learning, development, and Nurse Mentor schemes
Lifestyle Perks: A wide range of holiday, retail, and leisure discounts
Bonus Incentives: Lucrative Refer a Friend bonus scheme