Deputy Nurse Manager

Willing Care Recruitment Limited; Bishop Auckland; On-site; GBP 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare recruitment agency is seeking a Deputy Nurse Manager in Bishop Auckland to provide leadership in a quality nursing environment. The role combines clinical practice with management, requiring a registered nurse with experience in nursing homes. Responsibilities include leading teams, overseeing patient care, and ensuring compliance. Enjoy benefits such as a pension scheme and ongoing training opportunities.

Benefits

Pension scheme

Access to a benefits portal

Staff recognition programmes

Comprehensive wellbeing programme

Onsite parking

Ongoing training and development

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in a nursing home setting.
• Previous leadership in clinical settings essential.
• Active NMC PIN required.

Responsibilities

• Provide strong clinical oversight for nursing practice.
• Lead and support care and nursing teams.
• Complete assessments and care plans.
• Contribute to compliance audits and quality improvement.
• Promote an inclusive environment for residents.

Skills

Registered Nurse (RGN or RMN) with active NMC PIN

Strong clinical background in a nursing home setting

Previous senior experience such as Clinical Lead or Deputy Manager

Confident in managing clinical risk and care planning

Excellent communication, organisation, and problem-solving skills

Job description

Deputy Nurse Manager | Up to £36,300 | 33 Hours per week (supernumerary and clinical shifts)

Step into a role where your clinical expertise and leadership shape the lives of older adults. As Deputy Nurse Manager, you’ll support a warm, purpose-built nursing home specialising in high-quality nursing and dementia care, combining hands‑on nursing with supernumerary leadership time to help drive outstanding standards across the service.

If you’re a nurse leader who enjoys blending clinical practice with team development and service improvement, this role offers the ideal balance. You’ll work closely with the Home Manager to maintain exceptional care quality, support staff, and ensure residents feel safe, supported, and valued every day. It’s a rewarding step for someone ready to influence change and grow their management experience.

What We’re Looking For

• Registered Nurse (RGN or RMN) with an active NMC PIN
• Strong clinical background with proven experience in a nursing home setting
• Previous senior experience such as Clinical Lead or Deputy Manager
• Confident in managing clinical risk, care planning, and leading a multidisciplinary team
• Excellent communication, organisation, and problem‑solving skills

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• Pension scheme
• Access to a benefits portal with discounts and wellbeing tools
• Staff recognition and appreciation programmes
• Comprehensive wellbeing programme
• Onsite parking
• Ongoing training and development to support career progression

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strong clinical oversight to ensure safe, evidence‑based nursing practice
• Lead, motivate, and support the care and nursing teams
• Complete and review assessments, care plans, and risk management processes
• Contribute to CQC compliance, audits, and continuous quality improvement
• Support day‑to‑day operations across 33 hours per week, including both clinical and supernumerary time
• Promote a warm, inclusive environment for residents, families, and colleagues

Reference: WILL188294/JG

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