Deputy Nurse Manager

Willingcare; Oxford; On-site; GBP 53,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Oxford is seeking a Deputy Nurse Manager to join their dedicated team in elderly care. The role involves supporting the Home Manager, ensuring high-quality nursing care, and leading a compassionate team. Ideal candidates will have a valid NMC pin and prior managerial experience in a nursing home setting. This full-time position offers a competitive salary and various benefits, including professional development opportunities and a robust pension scheme.

Benefits

Free parking

NMC fee reimbursement

Professional development opportunities

Occupational sick pay

Competitive pension scheme

CQC inspection bonus

Enhanced parental leave schemes

Life Assurance cover

Up to 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with valid NMC pin (RGN or RMN).
• Proven experience in a Nursing Home or long-term care environment.
• Previous managerial or leadership experience in 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.
• Compassionate patient-centred approach with a commitment to continuous improvement.

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.
• Act as a role model in delivering person-centred care.
• Step into the Home Manager role when required.
• Supervise care delivery and carry out audits for compliance (CQC).
• Build and maintain strong relationships with residents and families.

Skills

Nurse Management

Patient Care

Hospital Experience

Employee Evaluation

Acute Care

Healthcare Management

Management Experience

Primary Care Experience

Conflict Management

Nursing

Leadership Experience

Supervising Experience

Education

Registered Nurse with valid NMC pin (RGN or RMN)

Job description

Job Description

Deputy Nurse Manager Nursing Home

Salary: 53000

Hours: 40 per week (Supernumerary)

We are looking for a dedicated and experienced Deputy Nurse Manager to join our clients 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 53000
• 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.

Reference : WILL174370 / AP

INDACC

Required Experience : Manager

Key Skills

• Nurse Management
• Patient Care
• Hospital Experience
• Employee Evaluation
• Acute Care
• Healthcare Management
• Management Experience
• Primary Care Experience
• Conflict Management
• Nursing
• Leadership Experience
• Supervising Experience

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1