Deputy Manager

Keystone Care is seeking a dedicated and experienced Deputy Manager (RGN) to join established care service in Cornwall for adults with learning disabilities. The successful candidate will be a Registered General Nurse with current NMC registration, bringing clinical expertise and leadership to ensure the highest standards of nursing care, person-centred support, and regulatory compliance. Location: Cornwall Pay Rate: £23.31 per hour Hours: Full-time - flexible in line with rostered hours including on-call Registration: RGN - current NMC registration Duties and Responsibilities Support the Service Manager in the day-to-day operation of the service, deputising in their absence Lead, supervise, and line-manage a team of nurses and support staff, ensuring consistent, high-quality care delivery Ensure person-centred plans are assessed, planned, implemented, and regularly reviewed in consultation with residents, families, and health professionals Oversee all nursing support, ensuring clinical records are maintained to a high professional standard in accordance with NMC guidelines Oversee the ordering, safe storage, and administration of medicines in line with regulatory requirements Monitor team practices to ensure compliance with relevant legislation, CQC standards, policies, and safeguarding procedures Manage and co-ordinate the rota and shift allocation to ensure appropriate nursing cover is always maintained Support residents with physical care, personal hygiene, and daily living skills, promoting independence, dignity, and privacy Ensure infection control procedures are followed and health and safety policies are upheld across the service Contribute to staff recruitment, induction, training, appraisal, and ongoing professional development Participate in the on-call rota as required by the service Liaise effectively with external health and social care professionals to ensure continuity and quality of care Maintain own continuing professional development in line with NMC revalidation requirementsSkills and Experience Current NMC registration as a Registered General Nurse (RGN) - essential Proven experience in a senior nursing or deputy management role within a care setting Strong knowledge of CQC standards and relevant health and social care legislation