Deputy Nursing Home Manager - Jersey!

Purosearch Ltd.; St. Peter; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Purosearch Ltd. is recruiting a Deputy Nursing Home Manager for a dementia-focused home in Jersey. The role supports the Home Manager in daily operations and clinical leadership to deliver high-quality, person-centred care.

The successful candidate will bring senior experience in dementia or elderly care, strong communication and leadership skills, and a passion for continuous improvement in a compassionate, team-oriented environment.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with dementia care leadership experience is preferred
• Strong leadership, communication and organisational skills
• Dementia care best practice knowledge
• Autonomous yet collaborative team leadership style

Responsibilities

• Support Home Manager with overall operational management
• Lead clinical governance and supervise care staff
• Improve CQC findings in clinical areas
• Supervise, mentor and develop nursing staff
• Conduct care audits and manage care plans
• Build relationships with residents, families and healthcare professionals
• Assist with staff rota, recruitment, training and performance reviews
• Oversee medication management and safe practice

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organisational skills

Problem solving

Dementia care

Autonomous working

Team collaboration

Education

NMC PIN (not required)

Job description

Deputy Nursing Home Manager – Dementia Nursing Home | Jersey!

St Peters, Jersey

About the Home

A warm, person-centred dementia-focused nursing home located in Jersey, 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 and motivated Deputy Manager to support them in leading the team, maintain and exceed our clients high standards.

The Role

As Deputy 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.
• Improve key areas of the latest CQC reports findings, including Clinical aspects
• 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 is not required but is advantageous.
• Previous experience in a senior 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.