Deputy Nurse Manager

Purosearch Ltd.; Radstock; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Purosearch Ltd. in Radstock is seeking an experienced Clinical Deputy Home Manager to lead our dementia-focused nursing home alongside the Registered Manager. You will provide clinical leadership and support staff to deliver outstanding, dignified care.

The role combines hands-on clinical expertise with people management, ensuring care plans meet CIW standards and residents' needs are met with compassion. A strong leader with dementia care experience is essential.

Qualifications

• Registered nurse with current NMC PIN.
• Experience in senior nursing role within dementia or elderly care.
• Strong dementia care knowledge and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the Home Manager with overall operational management.
• Provide clinical leadership to ensure safe, high-quality dementia care.
• Mentor and develop nursing staff and care teams.
• Conduct care audits and manage care plans.
• Ensure CIW standards and internal policies are followed.
• Build relationships with residents, families and external professionals.
• Oversee staff rotas, recruitment and training.
• Oversee medication management and ensure best practice.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Dementia care

Staff mentoring

Communication

Education

NMC PIN

Job description

Clinical Deputy Home Manager – Dementia Nursing Home

Radstock

£50,000-£55,000

About the Home

A warm, person-centred dementia-focused nursing home located in Radstock.

The home prides itself on a compassionate culture, strong leadership, and a commitment to continuous improvement. The Registered Manager is now looking for an experienced, motivated Clinical Lead Nurse / Deputy Nurse Manager to support them in leading the team, maintain and exceed our clients high standards.

The Role

As Deputy Nursing Home Manager, you will work closely with the Home Manager to ensure the smooth daily running of the service, providing clinical leadership and supporting staff to deliver outstanding, dignified care.

This role combines clinical expertise with strong leadership and management responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Home Manager with the overall operational management of the home.
• Provide clinical leadership to ensure safe, effective, high-quality nursing care tailored to residents living with dementia.
• Supervise, mentor and develop nursing and care staff, promoting a positive and inclusive team culture.
• Conduct care audits, manage care plans and ensure compliance with CIW standards and internal policies.
• Build strong relationships with residents, families, healthcare professionals and external agencies.
• Assist with staff rota management, recruitment, training, and performance reviews.
• Oversee medication management and ensure best practice clinical standards are met.

About You

• Registered Nurse (RGN/RMN/RNLD) with current NMC PIN.
• Previous experience in a senior nursing role within a dementia or elderly care setting.
• Strong understanding of dementia care best practice.
• Confident leader with excellent communication, organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Passionate about delivering person-centred care and driving continuous improvement.
• Ability to work autonomously while supporting a collaborative team culture.