Deputy Registered Manager
Deputy Registered Manager
Closing date: 31st August 2026
Are you a compassionate, hands-on clinical leader ready to make a real difference in a truly unique care setting?
At the Royal Hospital Chelsea, we provide a home, community and high-quality care for Chelsea Pensioners: Army veterans who have served the Nation. We are seeking a Deputy Matron to help lead registered care across the Margaret Thatcher Infirmary and Domiciliary Care service, supporting Pensioners to live well, remain independent where possible and receive outstanding care as their needs change.
About our registered care services
Our registered care services are designed around the changing needs of Chelsea Pensioners, from support in their own berths through Domiciliary Care to more specialist care in the 66-bed Margaret Thatcher Infirmary. Together, these services provide safe, regulated and person-centred care, including nursing, dementia, and end-of-life care.
The role
This is a visible, practical and influential leadership role. You will support the Registered Manager in leading safe, responsive and person-centred care, while staying close to the day-to-day work of the teams. We need someone confident setting standards, present on the floor and ready to roll up their sleeves when it matters.
What you will do
Lead registered care services day to day, staying visible, practical and supporting the teams.
Support safe staffing, clinical standards, compliance, safeguarding and CQC readiness.
Build trusted relationships with Pensioners, families, colleagues and partners, sharing learning and driving improvement.
You will be a registered Adult Nurse with a current NMC PIN, experience in elderly or geriatric care, strong clinical judgement and a good understanding of CQC requirements.
You will bring a calm, approachable and hands-on leadership style, with the confidence to set standards, support people and step in when needed.
We would also value
- Experience supervising clinical teams and supporting improvement.
- Knowledge of clinical risk, quality assurance and regulatory compliance.
- Evidence of continuing professional development, ideally including ILM Level 5 or willingness to work towards it.
About Us
The ethos of the Royal Hospital is one that puts a premium on selflessness and companionship. Our values of nurturing belonging, respect individuals, encourage pride and enjoy life underpin that ethos. We are united in a shared purpose, living and working together and ensuring everyone has a place in our diverse social and military community.
The Royal Hospital Chelsea is dedicated to equality, diversity, and inclusion, where all backgrounds and abilities can reach their full potential. We pride ourselves on attracting a wide range of talent, removing potential barriers, and promoting equal opportunities. We know, the more varied and inclusive our teams are, the better our organisation will be for our community.
We are a Disability Confident employer dedicated to hiring diverse talent and ensuring you are treated with respect throughout the recruitment process and upon joining our community.
The RHC Way shapes how we care and work together: with a compassionate approach, strong community spirit and courageous engagement. We listen with kindness, look out for one another, act when it matters and continually seek better ways to serve Chelsea Pensioners, colleagues and the Hospital.
Our selection process
Should your application be successful you will be invited to a formal interview, where you will be asked questions relating to your experiences and key requirements of the role. If you are successful after the interviews we will:
- Ask for references from those you have listed on your application form
- Check your right to live and work in the UK
- Check any declarations you have made on your application form
- Ask you to complete a medical form
- Carry out an Enhanced DBS application.
This is more than a clinical leadership role. It is a chance to be part of a remarkable community, uphold a proud heritage and help shape care that is personal, dignified and deeply valued.
If you are ready to lead with compassion, stay hands-on and make a meaningful difference every day, we would love to hear from you.