Peripatetic Deputy Manager & Clinical Lead
About this role
Job Title: Peripatetic Deputy Manager & Clinical Lead
Client Base Location: Pittsmead Grange Care Home, 34 West Common Road, Bromley, BR2 7BX
Coverage Area: Divisionally aligned supporting care homes across London, Surrey, and Kent
Agency: Supportive Bridge Staffing
Salary: £65,000 per annum + £6,000 Car Allowance
Hours: 40 hours per week (Permanent, Day Shifts)
Dynamic Regional Leadership. Strategic Clinical Impact.
At Supportive Bridge Staffing, we specialize in connecting high-caliber clinical executives and care leaders with top-tier healthcare providers across the UK. On behalf of our client, Barchester Healthcare, we are currently recruiting a registered Peripatetic Deputy Manager & Clinical Lead to support a group of premier care homes across London, Surrey, and Kent.
If you are a Registered Nurse (RGN/RMN) seeking a versatile, high-visibility leadership role that combines operational strategy, multi-site team development, and clinical excellence with competitive executive rewards, this is an outstanding opportunity.
About the Role
In this peripatetic role, you will travel across your assigned division, embedding best clinical practices, supporting home management teams, and leading care operations in the absence of a General Manager.
Key Responsibilities:
Multi-Site Clinical Leadership: Monitor and elevate clinical standards across regional homes through hands-on practice, thorough audits, and regulatory compliance checks.
Operational Action Planning: Collaborate with General Managers and hiring teams to execute tailored action plans that enhance resident care and operational efficiency.
Preceptorship & Mentorship: Lead, inspire, and mentor multidisciplinary care teams, including supporting newly qualified nurses through their preceptorship.
Governance & Safeguarding: Oversee complex health needs, direct clinical risk assessments, and manage safeguarding investigations with complete rigor.
Business Management: Apply operational knowledge in HR processes, budget management, and sales and marketing strategies to maintain strong occupancy and home performance.
About You
We are seeking a compassionate, highly resilient, and flexible nurse leader who thrives in a mobile, multi-site capacity.
Requirements & Qualifications:
Registration: Current NMC registration as a Registered General Nurse (RGN) or Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN).
Qualifications: A teaching, mentoring, or supervision qualification alongside documented continuous professional development (CPD).
Clinical Experience: Essential experience in a nursing home environment with a proven track record in safeguarding, clinical risk assessments, and managing diverse health conditions.
Management Competencies: Demonstrated experience in HR, financial/budget management, occupancy marketing, and guiding new nurses through preceptorship.
Mobility: Willingness and flexibility to travel regularly across London, Surrey, and Kent.
Rewards Package & Benefits
Competitive Compensation: £65,000 per annum base salary.
Car Allowance: £6,000 annual car allowance.
Incentives & Travel Support: Annual bonus structure, plus full accommodation and meal allowance when staying away from home.
Professional Support: Ongoing training, professional development opportunities, and leadership growth within a major healthcare organisation.