Deputy Nurse Manager

Willing Care Recruitment Limited; Banbury; On-site; GBP 49,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare recruitment agency in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Deputy Nurse Manager to oversee clinical operations and lead a dedicated care team. This role is ideal for a Registered Nurse with a passion for elderly care and proven experience in nursing homes. Opportunities for ongoing training and career progression are also available. Salary is £49,000 per annum with various employee benefits.

Benefits

Paid NMC renewal fee

Free uniform

Free DBS check

Company pension & life assurance

Access to an Employee Assistance Programme & benefits portal

Ongoing training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Active NMC PIN required.
• Proven experience in a nursing home setting, ideally with senior or deputy management experience.
• Strong understanding of older adults and dementia care.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day clinical operations.
• Support the Registered Manager in maintaining exceptional standards of care.
• Lead, motivate, and develop the nursing and care team.
• Conduct clinical audits and compliance checks.
• Build strong relationships with residents, families, and external professionals.
• Manage rotas, medication administration, and care planning.

Skills

Registered Nurse (Active NMC PIN required)

Nursing home experience

Understanding of older adults and dementia care

Confident communicator

Empathetic leader

Excellent organisational skills

Commitment to person-centred care

Job description

Deputy Nurse Manager | £49,000 per annum
Hours: 37.5 hours per week | Monday–Friday, 8:30am–5:00pm | On-call weekend responsibility

Are you an experienced Nurse ready to take the next step in your leadership journey? Join a beautiful nursing home rated “Good” by the CQC, where compassion and clinical excellence go hand in hand.

As Deputy Nurse Manager, you’ll play an important role in shaping high-quality care, supporting dedicated teams, and ensuring residents live with dignity, purpose, and joy. This is a fantastic opportunity for a nurse with proven nursing home and senior experience to develop their leadership career in a supportive, person-centred environment.

What We’re Looking For

• Registered Nurse (Active NMC PIN required).
• Proven experience in a nursing home setting, ideally with senior or deputy management experience.
• Strong understanding of older adults and dementia care.
• Confident communicator and empathetic leader with excellent organisational skills.
• Commitment to person-centred care and continuous improvement.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• Paid NMC renewal fee
• Free uniform
• Free DBS check
• Company pension & life assurance
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme & benefits portal
• Ongoing training, development, and career progression opportunities

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day clinical operations and support the Registered Manager in maintaining exceptional standards of care.
• Lead, motivate, and develop the nursing and care team to deliver safe, effective, and compassionate support.
• Conduct clinical audits, care reviews, and compliance checks to ensure regulatory excellence.
• Build strong relationships with residents, families, and external professionals.
• Manage rotas, medication administration, and care planning with attention to detail.
• Take part in the weekend on-call rota to provide continuity and leadership.