Deputy Nurse Manager - Dementia Care Leader

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

Job summary

Purosearch Ltd in Downton, Hampshire, is seeking a Deputy Nursing Home Manager to lead a dementia-focused care home. The role partners with the Home Manager to ensure excellent clinical leadership and high standards of resident care.

You will oversee daily operations, care planning, medication management and staff development within a person-centred, compliant environment, driving continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (RGN/RMN/RNLD) with current NMC PIN is essential.
• Senior experience in dementia/elderly care settings.
• Strong dementia care knowledge and best practices.
• Excellent communication, organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Autonomous leader who can work collaboratively with the team.
• Passionate about person-centred care and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Support Home Manager with the overall operational management of the home.
• Provide clinical leadership to ensure safe, high-quality nursing care for residents living with dementia.
• Supervise, mentor and develop nursing and care staff; promote a positive team culture.
• Conduct care audits, manage care plans and ensure CQC/internal policy compliance.
• Build 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.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Dementia care

Autonomous working

Education

NMC PIN

Job description

Purosearch Ltd in Downton, Hampshire, is seeking a Deputy Nursing Home Manager to lead a dementia-focused care home. The role partners with the Home Manager to ensure excellent clinical leadership and high standards of resident care.

You will oversee daily operations, care planning, medication management and staff development within a person-centred, compliant environment, driving continuous improvement.