Deputy Nursing Home Manager

Purosearch Ltd; Ipswich; Vor Ort; GBP 50.000 - 55.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Competitive salary

Supportive management

Training and progression

Quality improvement initiatives

Zusammenfassung

Purosearch Ltd in Ipswich is seeking a Deputy Nursing Home Manager to work alongside the Home Manager in leading a dementia-focused nursing home. You will provide clinical leadership, oversee daily operations, and ensure high standards of dignified, person-centred care for residents.

The role combines hands-on nursing leadership with staff development, care planning, and compliance with CQC requirements. You will mentor the team, oversee medications, recruit and review staff, and promote a

Qualifikationen

• Registered Nurse with NMC PIN and current registration.
• Experience in a senior nursing role within dementia or elderly care.
• Strong knowledge of dementia care best practice.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work autonomously while supporting a collaborative team.

Aufgaben

• Support the Home Manager with overall operational management of the home.
• Provide clinical leadership to ensure safe, high-quality dementia care.
• Supervise, mentor and develop nursing and care staff.
• Conduct care audits, manage care plans and ensure CQC compliance.
• Build relationships with residents, families, and external professionals.
• Assist with staff rotas, recruitment, training and performance reviews.
• Oversee medication management and ensure best practice standards.

Kenntnisse

Leadership

NMC PIN

Dementia care

Communication

Organization

Problem-solving

Autonomy

Team collaboration

Ausbildung

Nursing qualification

Jobbeschreibung

Deputy Nursing Home Manager – Dementia Nursing Home

Location: Ipswich

Salary: £50,000-£55,000

About the Home

A warm, person-centred dementia-focused nursing home located in Ipswich, Suffolk, dedicated to providing exceptional care and support for our residents.

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 CQC 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.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Supportive management team and positive working environment.
• Ongoing training, development and career progression opportunities.
• Opportunities to contribute to service development and quality improvement initiatives.