Deputy Manager

Clinical Deputy Manager Location: Ardenlea Grove 19‑21 Lode Lane, Solihull B91 2AB CQC rating: Good | Rating: 9.5 Salary: up to £49,000 per annum depending on experience plus £2,000 welcome bonus; Permanent 40 hours per week We make health happen Here at Bupa we support those when they need it the most. Our care homes are dedicated to delivering person‑centred care supporting independence and honouring choice to help our residents live their best lives. We are looking for a Clinical Deputy Manager to join our team at Ardenlea Grove. This home provides personal and nursing care for up to 60 younger adults, older people, people living with dementia, and people living with physical disabilities. Key Responsibilities You will oversee and assist all aspects of nursing care and activities within the home. With the help of your team you will create and update individual care plans for our residents, maintaining clear, accurate and up‑to‑date medication records. It is imperative that correct staffing levels are maintained through efficient management of rosters; you will ensure adequate staffing is always maintained within the home. Drawing on your clinical experience you will provide day‑to‑day support and guidance to the team – promoting our residents’ independence, choice and dignity. You will build lasting relationships with the residents and the people they care about as well as caring about the home itself – fostering a sense of community. Creating and developing strong relationships with local partners you will liaise with these partners, playing an important role in raising the care home’s profile in the local area and beyond. Key Skills / Qualifications Registered Nurse with a valid NMC PIN and a genuine commitment to adhering to the NMC Codes of Conduct and expanding your professional development. Understanding of how the right nursing care can bring benefits to residents’ lives; you will champion independence, choice and dignity by delivering the highest quality care. Up‑to‑date knowledge of tissue viability, infection control and care planning. Effective communicator able to build strong and honest relationships with residents and their families. Natural leader ready to share clinical experience, lead and mentor a team, delegate effectively and promote excellent customer service and relationships. Excellent time‑management skills, able to prioritise workload effectively. Respectful and compassionate team player with a belief in giving your personal best. Benefits Our benefits are designed to make health happen for our people. Viva is our global wellbeing programme and includes all aspects of our health from mental and physical to financial, social and environmental wellbeing. We support flexible working and a range of family‑friendly benefits. My Healthcare – free access to 24/7 support, advice and treatment for a variety of health‑related issues (including remote GP appointments, physiotherapy and mental health support). Annual allowance redeemable against a menu of Bupa healthcare products (≈£350). Starter bonus paid after four weeks of service, subject to tax and NI deductions. Wagestream – early access to up to 40 % of earned wages within minutes. 28 days holiday. Sick pay scheme to frontline teams as an addition to statutory sick pay. Long‑service rewards: ecards, extra holidays and money at every milestone. Free meal on every shift. Interest‑free annual travel loan for public transport season tickets. Range of Bupa pension plans. Parental leave – schemes for adoption, birth parents and co‑parents. Menopause Plan – empower women to seek advice, choose treatment and take control of their health. Access to discounts at a wide variety of gyms and fitness facilities across the UK. Why Bupa We’re a health insurer and provider. With no shareholders, our customers are our focus. Our people are driven by the same purpose – helping people live longer, healthier and happier lives and creating a better world. We make health happen by being brave, caring and responsible in everything we do. We encourage all of our people to “Be you” at Bupa; we champion diversity and recognise the importance of our people representing the communities and customers we serve. That’s why we especially encourage applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences. Bupa is a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer. We aim to offer an interview/assessment to every disabled applicant who meets the minimum criteria for the role and will provide reasonable adjustments as part of our recruitment process to anyone that needs them. If you require information regarding this role in an alternative format please email us at info@bupa.com. #J-18808-Ljbffr