About the Role
This role will be based initially at Burwash in East Sussex, with regular travel to other locations within the region including Uckfield, Shoreham on Sea, Henfield and Wadhurst. Mileage will be paid from your base home.
Job Description:
You will work as a Peripatetic Deputy General Manager (Clinical) at Barchester, managing and developing teams in various care homes across your region. Your primary focus will be on helping us deliver high-quality care and service by implementing action plans that meet the needs of our residents.
In this role, you will take on leadership duties in the absence of the General Manager, overseeing everything from care standards to team motivation. You will lead by example, monitoring standards through regular audits, supervised clinical practice, and regulatory compliance checks. Your goal is to set the highest standards and develop strategies to achieve them.
We are looking for a Registered Nurse (RGN/RMN) with current NMC registration, a teaching, mentoring or supervision qualification, and previous experience working in a nursing home setting. Evidence of continual professional development is also essential. Additionally, we require experience in handling different health needs, safeguarding investigations, and clinical risk assessments. A strong knowledge of HR, sales, and marketing is preferred, along with budget management skills and a track record of supporting newly qualified nurses through preceptorship.
Requirements:
* Registered Nurse (RGN/RMN) with current NMC registration
* Teaching, mentoring, or supervision qualification
* Previous experience in a nursing home setting
* Continual professional development evidence
* Experience in handling different health needs
* Safeguarding investigation and clinical risk assessment experience
* Strong knowledge of HR, sales, and marketing
* Budget management skills
* Preceptorship experience
What We Offer:
* Competitive salary
* Free learning and development opportunities
* Automatic enrolment into our profit share scheme
* A range of holiday, retail, and leisure discounts
* Nurse Mentor and Refer a Friend bonus schemes
* Tier 2 visa application fee reimbursement for eligible nurses
Barchester offers a rewarding and empowering work environment where you can use your clinical and people skills to make a positive impact on the lives of our residents.