Deputy Nurse Manager

Willing Care Recruitment Limited; Chipping Norton; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury care recruitment agency is looking for a Deputy Nurse Manager to lead clinical care in a beautiful nursing home in Chipping Norton. In this role, you will influence care quality, support nursing teams, and ensure compliance with clinical standards. Applicants should be registered nurses with senior experience and strong leadership skills. The position offers a salary of up to £51,500 per year and opportunities for ongoing training and well-being benefits.

Benefits

Ongoing training and development

Wellbeing programme

Subsidised meals

Long-service awards

Qualifications

• Must hold a driving licence and have access to a car.
• Proven senior experience in roles such as Clinical Lead or Deputy Manager.
• Confidence in leading teams and managing clinical standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day clinical leadership for person-centred care.
• Support the Registered Manager with governance and compliance.
• Lead and mentor nursing and care teams for safe practice.

Skills

Strong communication

Leadership

Decision-making

Education

Registered Nurse (NMC)

Job description

Deputy Nurse Manager – £51,500 | Luxury Care Setting

Perfect for an experienced clinical leader ready to step into a role with influence. Join a beautiful, countryside nursing home where high standards and compassion matter.

Lead a well-rated service while enjoying strong development support and meaningful benefits.

Quick Role Snapshot

• Salary: Up to £51,500
• Hours: 40 hours per week (supernumerary hours + 1 clinical shift per week)
• Weekends: Around 1 in 4
• Setting: Older adults with nursing & dementia needs | Good CQC rating
• Requirements: Must hold a driving licence and have access to a car

Why This Job Is Worth Your Click

• Step into a senior role where your clinical expertise shapes care quality across the whole home.
• Influence a Good‑rated service that values dignity, independence, and personalised support.
• Access ongoing training and development, helping you grow into future home management or higher senior leadership.
• Benefit from a wellbeing programme, benefits portal, and long‑service awards that recognise your commitment.
• Enjoy subsidised meals, helping make your working day easier and more cost-effective.

What You’ll Need

• Registered Nurse (NMC) with strong clinical knowledge.
• Proven senior experience – Clinical Lead, Deputy Manager, or above.
• Confidence in leading teams, managing clinical standards, and ensuring compliance.
• A valid driving licence and access to a car.
• Strong communication, leadership, and decision‑making skills.
• Previous involvement in CQC inspections or service improvement plans.

What You’ll Do

• Provide day‑to‑day clinical leadership, ensuring high‑quality, person‑centred care.
• Support the Registered Manager with governance, compliance and development.
• Lead, mentor, and develop nursing and care teams to deliver exceptional, safe practice.
• Oversee clinical standards, safeguarding, medication management, and care planning.
• Work supernumerary while also completing one clinical shift per week to stay hands‑on.
• Coordinate with families, professionals, and internal teams.

What Happens After You Apply

Your application will be reviewed quickly, and suitable candidates will be contacted for an initial conversation. The process is straightforward, supportive, and designed to move efficiently so you’re never left waiting.

Reference: WILL191534/DN

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