Job Description
Urgent hire! Clinical Deputy Manager - Elderly Care Home (Blackpool, Lancashire) to £50k
Job Title: Clinical Deputy Manager - Nursing Home
Location: Blackpool, Lancashire, FY1, UK
Salary: £45,000 - £50,000 per annum
Contract: Full-time, Permanent (40 hours per week)
Closing date for applications: 18th May 2026
Company: Pivotal People; Recruiting exclusively on behalf of an established Care Group
Clinical Deputy Manager Wanted - Blackpool Care Home
Pivotal People is exclusively recruiting a Clinical Deputy Manager for a well-established, CQC-rated care home in Blackpool. Specialising in nursing, dementia, and end-of-life care for older people, this home has a strong reputation for quality and compassion.
As Clinical Deputy Manager, you will work alongside the Registered Manager to lead a dedicated clinical team and ensure outstanding care delivery across the home. Whether you are an experienced Clinical Deputy Manager or a confident RGN ready to step up, this is a genuine opportunity to lead, develop, and make a lasting difference.
Key Responsibilities of the Clinical Deputy Manager
- Provide strong clinical leadership across the nursing and care team
- Drive the highest standards in care planning, delivery, and outcomes
- Ensure full compliance with CQC regulations and internal quality frameworks
- Champion best practice in dementia care, palliative care, and medication management
- Mentor, develop, and support staff to reach their potential
- Oversee staffing, rota planning, and day-to-day clinical operations
- Act as a trusted point of contact for residents, families, and external professionals
- Deputise for the Home Manager in their absence
Essential Skills and Experience Required for the Clinical Deputy Manager
- NMC-registered Nurse (RGN) - Essential
- Dementia Care
- Care home experience, ideally supporting older people with complex needs
- Proven track record of leading and managing teams in a healthcare setting
- Strong knowledge of safeguarding, health and safety, infection control, and CQC standards
- Demonstrable understanding of dementia care, end-of-life support, and clinical governance
- Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills
- Organised, reliable, and genuinely passionate about person-centred care
Package and Benefits for the Clinical Deputy Manager
- Salary of £45,000 - £50,000 depending on experience
- 28 days annual leave including bank holidays, plus additional days for long service
- Birthday off after successful probation
- Pension scheme and life insurance cover
- Employee Assistance Programme covering wellbeing, financial, and family support
- Ongoing professional training and development
- Career progression opportunities within a supportive, friendly team
- Blue Light Card reimbursement
How to Apply for this Clinical Deputy Manager Role This Clinical Deputy Manager appointment is being managed exclusively by Pivotal People.
For a confidential conversation or to apply, please contact Mike Tait: Email: mike@pivotalpeoplecare.com Phone: 01903 963805 | 07949 959015