Deputy Nurse Manager

Leaders in Care; Bedford; On-site; GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury care home provider in Bedford is seeking an experienced Deputy Home Manager to lead a dedicated team and ensure high standards of care. The role requires a Registered Nurse with strong leadership experience and excellent communication skills. Responsibilities include overseeing clinical practices, supporting resident assessments, and mentoring staff. The position offers a competitive salary of £60,000 along with various benefits, culminating in an inspiring work environment focused on quality care.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Quality bonus linked to CQC outcomes

Ongoing training and development opportunities

Free on-site parking

Wellbeing and employee assistance programmes

Qualifications

• Must be a Registered Nurse with strong post-registration experience.
• Proven leadership or management background in nursing home.
• Excellent communication skills needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire the care and nursing team to uphold standards.
• Oversee clinical practice and implement action plans.
• Support resident assessments and care planning.
• Participate in on-call duties for smooth operation.
• Manage medicines and infection control practices.

Skills

Leadership skills

Excellent communication

Clinical practice oversight

Ability to mentor others

Compassionate care approach

Education

Registered Nurse (NMC Pin)

Job description

We're looking for a passionate and experienced Deputy Home Manager (Nurse Qualified) to join a luxury care home in Bedford - a place where exceptional care meets five-star comfort. You'll be part of a talented team that's dedicated to creating a warm, supportive and inspiring environment for residents who deserve the very best. Working closely with the Home Manager and Quality Assurance team, you'll help to ensure that every aspect of care delivery is safe, effective and person-centred.

This is a full time, supernumerary role as Deputy Nurse Manager, working Monday to Friday, circa 9am-5pm with flexibility required. The salary is £60,000, and you will be working in a Good, and Outstanding rated care home.

What You'll Do

• Lead, support and inspire the care and nursing team, upholding the home's high standards and values.
• Oversee clinical practice, carrying out audits, observations and implementing action plans to continually improve standards.
• Support with resident assessments, care planning, and communication with commissioners and other stakeholders.
• Take an active role in staff development through mentoring, feedback and delivering training sessions.
• Participate in on‑call duties and contribute to the smooth, safe and compassionate running of the home.
• Investigate and respond to concerns or complaints, ensuring that every outcome leads to learning and better care.
• Oversee the safe management of medicines, infection control, tissue viability, and safeguarding procedures.

What We're Looking For

• A Registered Nurse (NMC Pin essential) with strong post‑registration experience.
• Proven leadership or management background within a nursing home setting – as Deputy or Nursing Home Manager.
• Excellent communication skills and the confidence to lead, guide and motivate others.
• A hands‑on, compassionate leader who is organised, committed and driven by quality care.

What you will be offered

• Competitive salary of £60,000 and benefits package.
• Quality bonus linked to CQC outcomes.
• Fully supernumerary, Monday to Friday hours.
• Workplace pension scheme.
• Ongoing training and career development opportunities.
• Supportive and collaborative working environment.
• Access to staff discounts via our dedicated benefits app.
• Free on‑site parking.
• Wellbeing and employee assistance programmes.

For further details on working as Deputy Nurse Home Manager in Bedford, please Apply, or contact Gemma at Leaders in Care.

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