Deputy Nurse Manager

Willing Care Recruitment Limited; Oxford; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare recruitment agency is seeking a Deputy Nurse Manager for a Nursing Home in Oxford. The successful candidate will lead clinical services, mentor staff, and ensure compliance with care standards. Responsibilities include managing care staff, overseeing care plans, and promoting a high-quality, person-centred approach to care. A competitive salary of £53,000 and various benefits are offered.

Benefits

Free parking

NMC fee reimbursement

Professional development opportunities

Occupational sick pay

Competitive pension scheme

Enhanced parental leave schemes

Life Assurance cover

Up to 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a Nursing Home or elderly care environment.
• Previous leadership experience within a care home setting is highly desirable.
• Compassionate and patient-centered approach.

Responsibilities

• Support the Home Manager with clinical and care staff management.
• Lead and mentor the nursing and care team.
• Oversee personalized care plans creation and review.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and quality improvement.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Management skills

Communication abilities

Knowledge of safeguarding

Leadership skills

Education

Registered Nurse with valid NMC pin (RGN or RMN)

Job description

Overview

Deputy Nurse Manager – Nursing Home
Salary: £53,000
Hours: 40 per week (Supernumerary)

We are looking for a dedicated and experienced Deputy Nurse Manager to join our client’s Nursing Home, where residents are at the heart of everything we do. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated nurse leader to support the Home Manager in delivering outstanding, person-centred care and overseeing the clinical services of a well-established home.

As Deputy Nurse Manager, you’ll play an important role in ensuring residents receive safe, dignified, and high-quality nursing care. Working closely with the Home Manager and a multidisciplinary team, you will lead, mentor, and inspire staff while ensuring full compliance with CQC standards and best practice guidelines.

If you’re an experienced RGN or RMN looking for a leadership role within elderly care, this could be the perfect next step in your nursing career.

What We’re Looking For

• Registered Nurse with valid NMC pin (RGN or RMN).
• Proven experience in a Nursing Home, elderly care, or long-term care environment.
• Previous managerial or leadership experience within a care home setting is highly desirable.
• Strong clinical assessment, decision-making, and care planning skills.
• In-depth knowledge of safeguarding, dementia care, and CQC compliance.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving abilities.
• Compassionate, patient-centred approach with a commitment to continuous improvement.

Benefits

• Competitive salary of £53,000
• Free parking
• NMC fee reimbursement and full revalidation support
• Professional development and internal career progression opportunities
• Occupational sick pay (post-probation)
• Competitive pension scheme
• CQC inspection bonus
• Enhanced parental leave schemes
• Life Assurance cover
• Up to 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Home Manager with the day-to-day management of clinical and care staff.
• Lead, mentor, and develop the nursing and care team, promoting a positive and inclusive workplace culture.
• Oversee the creation and review of personalised care plans, ensuring they reflect residents’ individual needs and preferences.
• Act as a role model in delivering evidence-based, person-centred care.
• Step into the Home Manager role when required, ensuring seamless operational and clinical leadership.
• Supervise care delivery and carry out audits to maintain regulatory compliance (CQC).
• Promote safeguarding, dignity, and safety at all times.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with residents, families, and external professionals.
• Assist with staff rotas, ensuring safe staffing levels and supporting work-life balance.
• Drive quality improvement, staff training, and professional development initiatives.