Nurse Deputy Manager - Nursing Home

Pivotal People; Reigate; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare recruiting agency is seeking a Nurse Deputy Manager for a well-regarded nursing home near Reigate, England. The ideal candidate will have a strong nursing background and leadership experience. Responsibilities include overseeing daily operations, ensuring clinical governance, and coaching staff. The role offers a salary range of £55,000–£60,000 and includes benefits such as pension and healthcare. The agency emphasizes a supportive culture in a scenic rural setting.

Benefits

Pension

Healthcare scheme

Funded CPD

Clear career progression

Qualifications

• Active NMC pin required for Registered Nurse.
• Leadership experience in nursing home or clinical environment.
• Experience with safeguarding and clinical documentation.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day operations including handovers and reviews.
• Own clinical governance and maintain medication safety.
• Coach and supervise nursing and caring staff.

Skills

Registered Nurse (Adult)

Leadership experience

Strong grasp of safeguarding

Compassionate communication

Organized and steady

Job description

Nurse Deputy Manager – Nursing Home (RGN)

Location: near Reigate, RH2, Surrey – set in beautiful countryside

Salary: £55,000–£60,000 (DOE)

Type: Full-time, permanent (40 hours; mainly Mon–Fri with occasional clinical cover / on-call)

Recruiter: Pivotal People, on behalf of our client

About the role

We’re hiring a clinically strong Nurse Deputy Manager for a well-regarded 36‑bed nursing home in a peaceful Surrey setting. You’ll be visible on the floor, calm under pressure, and focused on safe, person‑centred care and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities of the Deputy Manager role

• Lead day-to-day operations: handovers, reviews, rota oversight and timely clinical decisions.
• Own clinical governance: medication safety, audits, incident management, IPC and clear action plans.
• Maintain CQC compliance: robust documentation, evidencing outcomes and inspection readiness.
• Coach and supervise nurses and carers; drive performance and professional development.
• Ensure personalised, up‑to‑date care plans; liaise effectively with families and professionals.
• Work regular clinical shifts to model best practice and maintain credibility.

Essential skills & experience required

• Registered Nurse (Adult) with an active NMC pin.
• Leadership experience in a nursing home or comparable clinical environment.
• Strong grasp of safeguarding, risk management, audits and clinical documentation.
• Clear, compassionate communicator; organised, fair and steady, with a track record of turning audit findings into improvements.
• Desirable: Management qualification and experience supporting dementia / complex needs.

Package & benefits

£55,000–£60,000 (DOE), pension, healthcare scheme, funded CPD and clear progression. Supportive, values‑led culture in a scenic rural location.

How to apply

Send your CV (or a short note with contact details) to Pivotal People for a confidential chat.

Please note: We’re recruiting on behalf of our client. You must have the right to work in the UK. (No sponsorship available)

Keywords

Deputy Manager; Deputy Home Manager; Clinical Lead; RGN; Nursing Home; Elderly Care; Dementia; CQC; Clinical Governance; Adult Social Care; Betchworth; Reigate; Surrey