Peripatetic Deputy Manager & Clinical Lead
About this role
Job Title: Peripatetic Deputy Manager & Clinical Lead
Client Base Location: Assisted Living at Wimbledon Beaumont, 35 Arterberry Road, Wimbledon, Merton, SW20 8AG
Coverage Area: Divisional travel across assigned care homes
Agency: Supportive Bridge Staffing
Salary: £65,000 per annum + Car Allowance
Hours: 40.00 hours per week (Permanent, Day Shifts)
Strategic Clinical Leadership. Dynamic Multi-Site Impact.
At Supportive Bridge Staffing, we specialize in connecting exceptional nurse executives and clinical leaders with top-tier care providers across the UK. On behalf of our client, Barchester Healthcare, we are currently recruiting a registered Peripatetic Deputy Manager & Clinical Lead based out of the prestigious Wimbledon Beaumont care home.
If you are a Registered Nurse (RGN/RMN) seeking a mobile, high-visibility leadership role that combines strategic governance, multi-site team development, and clinical oversight with executive-level rewards, this is an outstanding opportunity.
About the Role
In this peripatetic role, you will travel across your assigned division to drive clinical excellence, develop care home teams, and step into senior leadership duties in the absence of a General Manager.
Key Responsibilities:
Divisional Clinical Oversight: Elevate clinical and care standards through regular practice audits, supervised clinical work, and strict regulatory compliance.
Operational Action Planning: Work directly with General Managers to design and execute tailored action plans that meet resident health and social needs.
Multidisciplinary Leadership: Inspire and motivate care teams, leading by example and guiding newly qualified nurses through their preceptorship journeys.
Clinical Governance: Oversee complex health needs, direct clinical risk assessments, and manage safeguarding investigations with total rigor.
Commercial & Operational Insight: Utilize practical experience in HR processes, budget management, and sales and marketing strategies to maintain home performance.
About You
We are looking for a resilient, highly motivated, and adaptable nurse leader who thrives in a versatile, multi-site capacity.
Requirements & Qualifications:
Registration: Active NMC registration as a Registered General Nurse (RGN) or Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN).
Qualifications: Teaching, mentoring, or supervision qualification, supported by documented continuous professional development (CPD).
Clinical Experience: Essential experience in a nursing home setting, with a proven track record in clinical risk management and safeguarding.
Management & Preceptorship: Experience supporting newly qualified nurses, alongside an understanding of HR, finance, and home marketing.
Mobility: Full flexibility and willingness to travel regularly across assigned divisional care homes.
Rewards Package & Benefits
Executive Salary: £65,000 per annum base salary.
Car Allowance: Car allowance included for divisional travel needs.
Travel Perks: Meal allowance and accommodation provided when required to stay away from home.
Incentives: Annual bonus structure based on key performance metrics.
Professional Growth: Continuous training, development resources, and leadership backing from an industry leader.