Nursing Home Clinical Lead

Clinical Lead / Deputy Nursing Home Manager – Southampton

Salary: £55,000 per annum

Nurse Qualified | Exciting Development Project

We are recruiting an experienced Nursing Home Clinical Lead / Deputy Manager to join a highly exciting and ambitious project in Southampton. This is a fantastic opportunity for a nurse-qualified Clinical Lead or Deputy Nursing Home Manager to play a pivotal role in developing and shaping a leading nursing home, setting exceptional clinical standards from the outset.

This role is ideal for a passionate, hands‑on clinical leader who is motivated by quality improvement, team development, and delivering outstanding resident care within a progressive nursing home environment.

As Clinical Lead / Deputy Nursing Home Manager, you will work closely with the Home Manager to provide strong clinical and operational leadership. You will be instrumental in developing best‑in‑class clinical governance, supporting nurses and care teams, and ensuring the nursing home consistently delivers safe, effective, and person‑centred care.

This is a rare opportunity to be involved in a nursing home development project, where your leadership and clinical expertise will directly influence the success and reputation of the service.

• Provide visible and effective clinical leadership across the nursing home
• Support the Home Manager with day‑to‑day operational management
• Lead on clinical governance, audits, and quality improvement
• Ensure full compliance with CQC regulations and safeguarding standards
• Mentor, coach, and develop nursing and care teams
• Oversee care planning, medication management, and risk assessments
• Deputise for the Home Manager when required

• Nurse qualified (RGN / RMN / RNLD) with a valid NMC pin
• Previous experience as a Clinical Lead or Deputy Nursing Home Manager is essential
• Strong knowledge of CQC compliance, clinical governance, and safeguarding
• Confident leader with excellent communication and organisational skills
• Passion for delivering high‑quality, person‑centred nursing care
• Excited by the opportunity to help develop a leading nursing home

• Salary: £55,000 per annum
• Opportunity to be part of an exciting nursing home development project
• Supportive senior leadership and long‑term career progression
• Ongoing professional development and training
• A rewarding leadership role with real influence and autonomy

Southampton

If you are a nurse-qualified Clinical Lead or Deputy Nursing Home Manager seeking your next career move and want to play a key role in developing a leading nursing home, apply today to find out more.