Deputy General Manager (Clinical)
About this role
Job Advertisement: Deputy General Manager (Clinical)
Position: Deputy General Manager / Clinical Lead (Permanent)
Location: Lawton Rise Care Home, Heathside Lane, Stoke on Trent, ST6 5QS
Salary: £51,625.00 per annum
Contract Type: Permanent (40.00 hours per week)
Shift: Days
Closing Date: 2 October 2026
About the Role
Are you an experienced, compassionate clinical leader looking for a rewarding permanent role where you can help shape the highest standards of care?
As the Deputy General Manager & Clinical Lead at Lawton Rise Care Home, you will work closely with the General Manager and take on leadership duties in their absence, supporting the delivery of the exceptional care Barchester is known for. You will inspire a multidisciplinary team to ensure every resident enjoys the best possible quality of life by leading by example, monitoring standards through regular audits, conducting supervised clinical practice, and checking regulatory compliance.
Key Responsibilities
Clinical Leadership: Provide expert clinical oversight, guidance, and supervised practice across the home.
Team Management: Motivate, mentor, and inspire a multidisciplinary care team, supporting newly qualified nurses through preceptorship.
Quality & Compliance: Monitor standards through regular audits, manage safeguarding investigations, and ensure robust clinical risk assessments and regulatory compliance.
Operational Support: Help manage the home alongside the General Manager, contributing to budget management and strategic goals.
What We Are Looking For
Qualifications: Registered Nurse (RN or RMN) with current NMC registration and a teaching/mentoring/supervision qualification.
Experience: Proven experience supporting residents with diverse health needs, managing safeguarding investigations, and handling clinical risk assessments.
Skills: Knowledge of HR, budget management, and a strong understanding of sales and marketing principles.
Personality: Compassionate, resilient, and determined to deliver exceptional care in an engaging and energetic environment.
Rewards & Benefits
Competitive Salary: Excellent annual salary of £51,625.00.
Comprehensive Benefits: One of the best rewards packages in the care sector, including free learning and development.
Profit Share: Automatic enrolment into the company profit share scheme.
Exclusive Perks: A wide range of holiday, retail, and leisure discounts.
Bonus Schemes: Nurse Mentor and unlimited ‘Refer a Friend’ bonus programs.
Visa Support: Offer to pay the Skilled Worker visa application fee for eligible nurses.