Internal Vacancy – Deputy Manager (Clinical Lead)
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The Vacancy
Internal Vacancy – Deputy Manager (Clinical Lead – Essential)
Hours: 30 hours per week
Salary: £43,665.82 - £34,932.65 per annum pro rata (based on 30 hours)
Reporting to: Service Manager
Contract: Permanent
Location - Nottingham
About the Role
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Deputy Manager with clinical leadership experience to join our team. This internal role is ideal for someone looking to take the next step in their leadership journey while continuing to make a meaningful difference to the lives of people we support.
You will deputise for the Service Manager and work closely alongside them to lead, develop and empower teams to deliver high‑quality, person‑centred services. You will also act as Clinical Lead, ensuring nursing and clinical needs are assessed, understood, and met in line with best practice and regulatory requirements.
Key Responsibilities
Service Development
- Deliver truly person‑centred services that reflect the wishes, aspirations and needs of the people we support
- Develop innovative activities and plans that promote independence, inclusion and community engagement
- Carry out regular audits covering quality, compliance and business performance, creating action plans where required
- Support the Service Manager with annual business planning and performance targets
- Promote a safe environment for people we support, colleagues and visitors
Team & Resource Management
- Recruit, develop, motivate and performance‑manage staff and volunteers
- Support staff development, identifying key responsibilities and growth opportunities
- Manage rotas effectively to meet service needs and use resources efficiently
- Take accountability for financial performance at service level, where appropriate
- Ensure accurate and timely completion of records and reports
Communication & Engagement
- Ensure people we support have meaningful opportunities to have their voices heard
- Promote equality, diversity, dignity and respect in all areas of practice
- Build strong relationships with families, professionals, community partners and internal stakeholders
- Maintain clear and effective internal communication across teams and management
Clinical Lead Responsibilities
- Lead on assessing, recording and reviewing clinical and nursing needs
- Ensure Nursing Care Plans are in place and developed collaboratively with families, advocates and professionals
- Take a multi‑disciplinary approach, liaising with health professionals as required
- Maintain strong working relationships with GPs and other clinical partners
What We’re Looking For
Essential
- NVQ/Diploma Level 3 in Health & Social Care
- Recognised nursing qualification (RGN, RNLD or equivalent)
- Strong knowledge of safeguarding, regulatory frameworks (e.g. CQC), and person‑centred practice
- Experience supporting teams to deliver high‑quality services
- Ability to lead, motivate and develop staff
Desirable
- Level 5 Diploma in Health & Social Care or management qualification
- Experience managing or clinically leading a service
- Budget and rota management experience
Why Apply?
- Progress your career into a senior leadership role
- Shape and influence service delivery and clinical practice
- Be part of a values‑driven organisation transforming lives every day
- Access ongoing development, training and internal progression pathways
About Us
FitzRoy is a national charity, set up 60 years ago by brave parents as a pioneering alternative to institutional care. Their values remain the values of FitzRoy today – we see the person, we are brave and we are creative – and they thread through everything we do.
We support hundreds of people with a range of needs. You could be supporting someone with learning disabilities, autism, acquired brain injuries or mental health support needs. Many of the people we support also have physical impairments or other health issues. Working for us will give you an opportunity to learn, to grow and to transform lives. Join us today.
Benefits
Testimonials
“The management team are flexible and ready to help, their attitude makes the rest of us very committed and loyal – we all help each other. It is such a lovely working environment and we supporting each other on the tough or challenging days and we know our hard word is appreciated, both by the service manager, and FitzRoy. I have never worked for another organisation where I felt so thanked and valued, with lovely incentives such as Team of the Month.”
"If we don’t encourage John to try new things, we are missing opportunities for him to find things he loves. For example, last year he was supported to go swimming for the first time in 30 years, and he absolutely loved it."
“FitzRoy is a truly fantastic place to work, the support from managers and colleagues is amazing. It’s a privilege to work for such a great company.”
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