Deputy Nurse Manager

Willing Care Recruitment Limited; Great Yarmouth; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare recruitment agency is seeking a Deputy Nurse Manager for a nursing home in Great Yarmouth. This position involves leading nursing staff to ensure quality care for residents with complex needs, particularly dementia. The ideal candidate is a registered nurse with leadership experience, capable of fostering a supportive, compliant environment. This role offers a competitive salary of £44,500, along with ongoing training and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Generous annual leave entitlement

Company pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Blue Light Card discounts

Fully funded training

Qualifications

• Essential: NMC Registered Nurse (RGN/RMN) qualifications.
• Experience as a Clinical Lead or Deputy Nurse Manager within a nursing home.
• Strong understanding of CQC, safeguarding, and care quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support nurses and carers to deliver safe, person-centred nursing care.
• Work closely with the Home Manager on audits and compliance.
• Champion best practices in elderly care and dementia care.

Skills

Clinical decision-making

Team leadership

Resident-focused approach

Dementia care experience

Education

NMC Registered Nurse (RGN/RMN)

Job description

Deputy Nurse Manager – Nursing Home | £44,500 | Leadership Role

If you’re an experienced Registered Nurse ready to step into a leadership role where your clinical expertise genuinely shapes standards of care, this opportunity is for you. This Deputy Nurse Manager position offers stability, autonomy and the chance to support a modern, purpose-built nursing home specialising in dementia care and complex needs.

Quick Role Snapshot

• Salary: £44,500
• Hours: 40 hours per week
• Location: Purpose-built nursing & dementia care home
• Setting: Older adults, elderly care, complex needs, dementia care

Why This Job

• Step into a trusted leadership role within a well-managed nursing home with strong clinical standards.
• Enjoy a supportive Home Manager who values collaboration, CQC compliance and person-centred practice.
• Work in a modern, purpose-built care home designed to deliver safe, dignified nursing care.
• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Company pension scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Blue Light Card for retail & leisure discounts
• Fully funded training and professional development
• Long service awards and recognition

What You’ll Need

• NMC Registered Nurse (RGN/RMN) – essential
• Experience as a Clinical Lead or Deputy Nurse Manager within a nursing home
• Strong understanding of CQC, safeguarding and care quality standards
• Confident clinical decision-making and supportive leadership style
• Compassionate, resident-focused approach to elderly care
• Experience in dementia care or complex nursing needs

What You’ll Do

• Lead and support nurses and carers to deliver safe, person-centred nursing care.
• Work closely with the Home Manager on audits, governance, compliance and CQC standards.
• Champion best practice in elderly care and dementia care across the service.
• Mentor, supervise and develop the clinical and care team.
• Maintain accurate, up-to-date clinical documentation.
• Build strong professional relationships with residents, families, and external healthcare teams.

What Happens After You Apply

• We’ll contact you within 1–2 working days to talk through the role and your experience.
• We never send your CV without permission — you’re always in control.
• If the role is a match, we arrange interviews and support you with preparation and feedback.
• You receive clear communication and guidance throughout the entire process, right through to offer.