Clinical Services Manager – Registered Nurse
Location:Gillingham
Salary:£55,000 plus comprehensive benefits package
Job type:Permanent 36 hours per week
The Clinical Services Manager is responsible for leading, managing, and delivering safe, effective, and high-quality person-centred care within the home. As the most senior clinician, the post holder ensures robust clinical leadership, consistent standards of care, and professional supervision of all nursing and care staff.
This role combines hands-on clinical practice with accountability for care standards, regulatory compliance, and continuous quality improvement. The post holder works closely with the Home Manager to ensure the delivery of person-centred care and a culture of professional excellence across all areas of the home.
This role will require the post holder to deputise in the absence of the Home Manager, a responsibility that is shared with the Dementia Services Manager.
Pembroke House is a purpose built care home for veterans of the Royal Navy and Royal Marines in Gillingham. We have been serving Royal Navy and Royal Marines veterans and their dependants for over 70 years. Our residents and staff enjoy a varied yet familiar way of life to encourage independence and give each day meaning and purpose. The home has a ‘family run’ feel and we have carefully created a supportive, friendly and close knit team, making it a unique and very special place to work.
Key responsibilities will include but not be limited to:
- Provide strong, professional leadership and strategic direction in all aspects of clinical and care quality.
- Ensure rigorous compliance with all relevant legislation, regulatory standards (including CQC, NICE, and safeguarding frameworks), and professional codes of practice.
- Lead the development, implementation, and ongoing monitoring of care policies.
- Consistently role model clinical excellence through professional conduct and capability, maintaining a visible, hands-on presence in practice.
- Provide on-call and emergency cover in accordance with the rota agreed with the Home Manager.
- Lead, manage, and be accountable for internal audits, inspections, and quality reviews.
- Support recruitment activities, including campaign participation, candidate interviews, and selection processes, to maintain safe staffing levels and meet resident needs.
- Role model the highest standards of care by actively engaging in clinical work where necessary to set clear expectations for staff.
- Maintain an up-to-date and comprehensive understanding of Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) and the Mental Capacity Act, ensuring compliance in practice.
The full job description is available on request.
The Person
This role would suit someone who is naturally dependable, compassionate and trustworthy. They should be able to empathise with the needs of the residents, have patience and understanding and above all be kind and caring.
What we offer
In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a generous suite of benefits to our employees including:
- Dress down, wear your own clothes
- 6 weeks holiday pa pro rata
- 7% employer contribution pension scheme
- Cycle to work scheme
- Free on-site parking
- Eligible for blue light card
IMPORTANT: Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK. We are not able to offer sponsorship for this position.
As a Silver accredited Armed Forces Covenant signatory, we are committed to supporting the Armed Forces community and recognising the value that serving personnel, reservists, veterans, and military families bring to our organisation. We welcome applications from all members of the Armed Forces community and are committed to ensuring fair treatment throughout the recruitment process.
We are proud to be a Disability Confident Committed Employer.
If you would like to find out more about working for The Royal Naval Benevolent Trust please contact us at hr@rnbt.org.uk or visit www.rnbt.org.uk
Closing date for applications is Friday 21 November 2025