CQC Deputy Registered Manager - RMN or RGN

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.
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…