Deputy Nurse Manager

Leaders in Care; Cuerden; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established care home provider in Leyland seeks a Deputy Nurse Manager to support daily operations, lead clinical care, and enhance team support. The role requires an NMC-registered Nurse with experience in senior nursing or management. Responsibilities include supervising staff, ensuring quality care, and maintaining high standards. Competitive pay of £23.00 per hour with various benefits including overtime enhancements and professional development support. Full-time, permanent position offering 40 hours weekly.

Benefits

Competitive pay of £23.00 per hour

Overtime enhancements (+£2.00 per hour)

Paid NMC annual registration

Free DBS check

Enhanced bank holiday pay

Company pension scheme

On-site parking

Refer-a-Friend bonus

Professional development support

Health and wellbeing support

Free uniform and discounted staff meals

Access to Blue Light Card discounts

Qualifications

• Experience in a senior nursing or deputy management role within a care setting.
• Strong leadership and communication skills are essential.
• Proactive and positive attitude with a team-oriented mindset.

Responsibilities

• Lead clinical care ensuring quality standards are met.
• Supervise, mentor, and develop nursing and care staff.
• Support care planning and medication management.
• Promote a culture of respect, compassion, and dignity.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Team-oriented mindset

Education

NMC-registered Nurse (RGN/RMN)

Job description

Are you an experienced Registered Nurse looking to take the next step in your career? Do you thrive in leadership roles where you can truly make a difference every day? If so, we'd love to hear from you.

A well-established care home in the Leyland area is currently seeking a Nurse Deputy Manager to join their dedicated team. This role is ideal for someone passionate about delivering outstanding care, supporting a team, and driving high clinical standards.

About the Role

As Nurse Deputy Manager, you'll support the Home Manager in leading the day‑to‑day operations of a care home that provides both dementia and general nursing care. You'll be responsible for:

• Leading clinical care and ensuring quality standards are met
• Supervising, mentoring, and developing nursing and care staff
• Supporting care planning and medication management
• Acting as a positive role model and promoting a culture of respect, compassion, and dignity

Qualifications & Experience

• NMC‑registered Nurse (RGN/RMN)
• Experience in a senior nursing or deputy management role within a care setting
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• A proactive, positive, and team‑oriented mindset

Benefits

• Competitive pay of £23.00 per hour
• Overtime enhancements (+£2.00 per hour)
• Paid NMC annual registration
• Free DBS check
• Enhanced bank holiday pay
• Company pension scheme
• On‑site parking
• Refer‑a‑Friend bonus
• Professional development support including NVQs and further qualifications
• Health and wellbeing support via employee benefits platform
• Free uniform and discounted staff meals
• Access to Blue Light Card discounts

This is a full‑time, permanent position to work as Deputy Nurse Manager for 40 hours per week. The role includes 2 days leading on the floor from 8am‑8pm, and 2 supernumerary shorter days.

If you are looking for a new role in Leyland and would like further details on this new Deputy Nurse Manager role, please APPLY, or contact Gemma at Leaders in Care.