CQC Deputy Registered Manager - RMN or RGN
Kindsight Recruitment Ltd · Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, United Kingdom
FULL TIMEcontract
Job Description
Deputy Registered Manager – RMN / Dual-Qualified RMN/RGN Location: Cheltenham & Gloucester Salary: Circa £50,000 per annum Hours: Full-time An Exciting Leadership Opportunity Are you an experienced Registered Mental Health Nurse looking to take the next step in your career? We are seeking a compassionate, motivated and experienced Deputy Registered Manager to join a mental health care provider operating across two homes in Cheltenham and Gloucester.
Learn more about the general tasks related to this opportunity below, as well as required skills.
This is an excellent opportunity for an RMN or dual-qualified RMN/RGN to combine clinical expertise with leadership responsibility, helping to develop an established service while playing a key role in the opening and development of a new home.
With the new service planned to open in October 2026, you will have the opportunity to help build a team, establish effective systems and create a positive culture from the outset.
Working closely with the Registered Manager, you will support both homes, with particular responsibility for the day-to-day running and development of the new service.
The Role As Deputy Registered Manager, you will help ensure the delivery of safe, effective, compassionate and person-centred care across both services.
You will provide clinical leadership, support the development of staff and contribute to maintaining high standards of care, quality and regulatory compliance.
Your responsibilities will include: Leadership and Team Management Supporting the Registered Manager in leading and developing both services.
Taking day-to-day operational responsibility for the new home within agreed delegated authority.
Leading, motivating and developing staff to promote a positive and professional team culture.
Supporting recruitment, induction, supervision, appraisals and ongoing staff development.
Coordinating staffing and rotas to ensure safe and effective service delivery.
Providing management cover and responding appropriately to operational challenges.
Clinical Leadership and Quality Undertaking and overseeing clinical and mental health assessments.
Ensuring care plans, risk assessments and health records are accurate and regularly reviewed.
Providing clinical guidance and support to staff managing complex mental health needs.
Monitoring medication management and clinical procedures.
Supporting the management of incidents, safeguarding concerns and complaints.
Completing clinical audits, quality checks and compliance reviews.
Promoting high standards of clinical governance, health and safety and infection prevention.
Person-Centred Mental Health Care Promoting recovery-focused care tailored to each resident's individual needs, wishes and goals.
Supporting residents' mental, physical and emotional wellbeing.
Promoting dignity, independence, choice and positive risk-taking.
Working collaboratively with GPs, community mental health teams and other healthcare professionals.
Ensuring changes in residents' health or presentation are recognised and escalated appropriately.
Developing the New Service Helping recruit, train and develop the new staff team.
Establishing effective clinical and operational systems.
Embedding organisational values, policies and standards.
Building a supportive, accountable team culture.
Supporting preparations for opening and the ongoing development of the service.
Identifying challenges, implementing practical solutions and contributing to continuous improvement.
About You We are looking for an experienced nurse who combines strong clinical knowledge with practical management skills and a genuine passion for mental health care.
You will be organised, approachable and proactive, with the confidence to make sound clinical and operational decisions.
You should be comfortable working independently while maintaining a close working relationship with the Registered Manager.
Essential requirements: Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN), or dual-qualified RMN/RGN.
Current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC).
Significant post-registration nursing experience, including mental health care.
Previous experience in a senior nursing, supervisory, clinical leadership or management role.
Good knowledge of safeguarding, risk management and person-centred care.
Strong communication, organisational and problem-solving skills.
The ability to lead, motivate and develop a care team.
A commitment to professional standards and continuous improvement.
Desirable experience: Previous experience as a Deputy Manager, Clinical Lead, Unit Manager or Registered Manager.
Experience working within a CQC-regulated service.
A leadership or management qualification.
Experience helping to establish or develop a new care service.
Experience supporting people with complex mental health needs.
Knowledge of CQC requirements, clinical governance and quality assurance.
What Is on Offer? Circa £50,000 per annum.
A senior position with genuine responsibility and the opportunity to influence service development.
The opportunity to help establish a new mental health care service from the beginning.
Close support from an experienced Registered Manager.
Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
An environment where your clinical expertise and leadership skills are valued.
Existing employee benefits, including a NEST pension.
Proposed professional development support, potentially including assistance with NMC registration and revalidation, CPD resources, clinical supervision and specialist training.
The final package will be confirmed as part of the employment offer.
Take the Next Step in Your Career This is an opportunity for an ambitious and experienced mental health nurse to make a meaningful contribution to service development while supporting the delivery of high-quality, person-centred care.
If you are ready to take on greater responsibility, develop your leadership skills and help shape a new service, we would welcome your application.
Apply today to find out more about this exciting opportunity. xrexnqw
For a confidential discussion, please get in touch with the recruitment team.
Learn more about the general tasks related to this opportunity below, as well as required skills.
This is an excellent opportunity for an RMN or dual-qualified RMN/RGN to combine clinical expertise with leadership responsibility, helping to develop an established service while playing a key role in the opening and development of a new home.
With the new service planned to open in October 2026, you will have the opportunity to help build a team, establish effective systems and create a positive culture from the outset.
Working closely with the Registered Manager, you will support both homes, with particular responsibility for the day-to-day running and development of the new service.
The Role As Deputy Registered Manager, you will help ensure the delivery of safe, effective, compassionate and person-centred care across both services.
You will provide clinical leadership, support the development of staff and contribute to maintaining high standards of care, quality and regulatory compliance.
Your responsibilities will include: Leadership and Team Management Supporting the Registered Manager in leading and developing both services.
Taking day-to-day operational responsibility for the new home within agreed delegated authority.
Leading, motivating and developing staff to promote a positive and professional team culture.
Supporting recruitment, induction, supervision, appraisals and ongoing staff development.
Coordinating staffing and rotas to ensure safe and effective service delivery.
Providing management cover and responding appropriately to operational challenges.
Clinical Leadership and Quality Undertaking and overseeing clinical and mental health assessments.
Ensuring care plans, risk assessments and health records are accurate and regularly reviewed.
Providing clinical guidance and support to staff managing complex mental health needs.
Monitoring medication management and clinical procedures.
Supporting the management of incidents, safeguarding concerns and complaints.
Completing clinical audits, quality checks and compliance reviews.
Promoting high standards of clinical governance, health and safety and infection prevention.
Person-Centred Mental Health Care Promoting recovery-focused care tailored to each resident's individual needs, wishes and goals.
Supporting residents' mental, physical and emotional wellbeing.
Promoting dignity, independence, choice and positive risk-taking.
Working collaboratively with GPs, community mental health teams and other healthcare professionals.
Ensuring changes in residents' health or presentation are recognised and escalated appropriately.
Developing the New Service Helping recruit, train and develop the new staff team.
Establishing effective clinical and operational systems.
Embedding organisational values, policies and standards.
Building a supportive, accountable team culture.
Supporting preparations for opening and the ongoing development of the service.
Identifying challenges, implementing practical solutions and contributing to continuous improvement.
About You We are looking for an experienced nurse who combines strong clinical knowledge with practical management skills and a genuine passion for mental health care.
You will be organised, approachable and proactive, with the confidence to make sound clinical and operational decisions.
You should be comfortable working independently while maintaining a close working relationship with the Registered Manager.
Essential requirements: Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN), or dual-qualified RMN/RGN.
Current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC).
Significant post-registration nursing experience, including mental health care.
Previous experience in a senior nursing, supervisory, clinical leadership or management role.
Good knowledge of safeguarding, risk management and person-centred care.
Strong communication, organisational and problem-solving skills.
The ability to lead, motivate and develop a care team.
A commitment to professional standards and continuous improvement.
Desirable experience: Previous experience as a Deputy Manager, Clinical Lead, Unit Manager or Registered Manager.
Experience working within a CQC-regulated service.
A leadership or management qualification.
Experience helping to establish or develop a new care service.
Experience supporting people with complex mental health needs.
Knowledge of CQC requirements, clinical governance and quality assurance.
What Is on Offer? Circa £50,000 per annum.
A senior position with genuine responsibility and the opportunity to influence service development.
The opportunity to help establish a new mental health care service from the beginning.
Close support from an experienced Registered Manager.
Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
An environment where your clinical expertise and leadership skills are valued.
Existing employee benefits, including a NEST pension.
Proposed professional development support, potentially including assistance with NMC registration and revalidation, CPD resources, clinical supervision and specialist training.
The final package will be confirmed as part of the employment offer.
Take the Next Step in Your Career This is an opportunity for an ambitious and experienced mental health nurse to make a meaningful contribution to service development while supporting the delivery of high-quality, person-centred care.
If you are ready to take on greater responsibility, develop your leadership skills and help shape a new service, we would welcome your application.
Apply today to find out more about this exciting opportunity. xrexnqw
For a confidential discussion, please get in touch with the recruitment team.
Details
| Company | Kindsight Recruitment Ltd |
| Location | Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, United Kingdom |
| Type | FULL TIME |
| Niche | healthcare |
| Experience | contract |