Home Manager (Nmc Registered)

Priory Group; Ardleigh; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Priory Elm Park in Ardleigh, near Colchester, Essex, is seeking an experienced Home Manager (CQC Registered Manager) to lead the service through its transition from hospital to specialist residential nursing care. You will shape governance, quality, and person-centred care, while building high-performing teams in a challenging neurorehabilitation environment.

You will oversee regulatory compliance with CQC standards, budgets and operational performance, and collaborate with the MDT to deliver

Qualifications

• Experience as Registered Manager or Home Manager in residential nursing or specialist care.
• Experience managing CQC-regulated services with regulatory compliance knowledge.
• Experience leading organisational change or service development.
• Strong leadership and communication skills with ability to motivate teams.
• Financial and operational management experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead the transition of the service from hospital to Specialist Residential Nursing Service.
• Provide visible, compassionate and effective leadership promoting dignity and continuous improvement.
• Ensure the home operates in full compliance with CQC regulations and health and safety requirements.
• Take responsibility for quality, governance, budgets and performance.
• Collaborate with the MDT to deliver person-centred care and rehabilitation goals.
• Oversee care planning, clinical documentation and nursing records for accuracy.
• Recruit, develop and retain a high-performing team through coaching and development.
• Drive service improvement to meet changing neurological care needs.
• Build relationships with residents, families, commissioners and external stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership

Regulatory compliance

People management

Change management

Education

NMC registration (RGN/RMN/RNLD)

Job description

Priory Elm Park

Priory Elm Park – Ardleigh, near Colchester, Essex - is a specialist brain injury service based in Ardleigh, near Colchester, Essex. We provide expert neurobehavioral assessment, rehabilitation and specialist care for people with complex neurological needs following an Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) or Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI). We are entering an exciting new chapter as our service transitions from a hospital setting to a Specialist Residential Nursing Service, designed to meet the increasing demand for high-quality neurorehabilitation and specialist residential care within the local community.

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Home Manager who is NMC registered (RGN, RMN or RNLD) and has a proven track record of successfully leading a residential nursing service. This is a unique opportunity to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of Elm Park, leading the transition while ensuring exceptional standards of care and operational excellence.

About the Role

As the CQC Registered Manager, you will have overall responsibility for the leadership, performance and day-to-day management of the service. Working closely with the Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) and senior leadership, you will lead the transition from hospital to specialist residential nursing, ensuring the service continues to deliver outstanding, person-centred care throughout the change. This role requires an experienced leader who is passionate about delivering high-quality care, developing teams, driving continuous improvement and creating an environment where both residents and colleagues can thrive.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and support the successful transition of the service from a hospital environment to a Specialist Residential Nursing Service.
• Provide visible, compassionate and effective leadership, promoting a culture of dignity, respect, inclusion and continuous improvement.
• Ensure the home operates in full compliance with CQC regulations, legislation, health and safety requirements and organisational policies.
• Take overall responsibility for quality, governance, compliance, budgets and operational performance.
• Work collaboratively with the MDT to deliver safe, effective and person-centred care that enables residents to achieve their rehabilitation goals and maximise independence.
• Oversee care planning, clinical documentation and nursing records, ensuring accuracy and compliance with best practice.
• Recruit, develop and retain a high-performing team through coaching, mentoring, supervision and ongoing professional development.
• Drive innovation and service improvement, ensuring the home continues to meet the changing needs of individuals with complex neurological conditions.
• Build positive relationships with residents, families, commissioners and external stakeholders to promote excellent outcomes and service reputation.

To be successful in this role, you will have

• Current NMC registration (RGN, RMN or RNLD).
• Previous experience as a Registered Manager or Home Manager within a residential nursing or specialist care setting.
• Demonstrable experience of managing CQC-regulated services with a strong understanding of regulatory compliance and quality standards.
• Experience leading organisational change or service development, ideally including service transitions.
• Excellent leadership, communication and people management skills with the ability to motivate and inspire teams.
• Strong financial and operational management experience.
• A genuine passion for delivering exceptional, person-centred care for people with complex neurological needs.
• A proactive, resilient and solutions-focused approach with the ability to lead confidently through change.

Why Join Priory?

This is an exciting opportunity to make a lasting impact within a specialist service at a transformational point in its journey. You'll be empowered to shape the future of Elm Park, lead an experienced multidisciplinary team and make a meaningful difference to the lives of people living with acquired brain injuries and complex neurological conditions. If you are an ambitious, compassionate leader looking for your next challenge, we'd love to hear from you!

This position is a leadership role at Priory and during the interview process we will be assessing candidates against our leadership behaviours. These are a set of ten values driven behaviours that define great leadership at Priory. They are integral to driving a positive high performing culture where we strive to deliver the best care and outcomes for the people we support. You can find out more about our interview approach and our leadership behaviours via the company website.