Nursing Home Manager

Bright Selection Ltd; Basingstoke and Deane; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established care provider in Hampshire seeks an experienced RGN Registered Manager for their nursing home. Responsibilities include leading the staff team, ensuring compliance with health standards, and overseeing high-quality care. The ideal candidate should have significant management experience and a relevant leadership qualification. A competitive salary of £65,000–£70,000 with a bonus and generous leave is offered.

Benefits

Up to 25% annual bonus

25 days leave plus bank holidays

Workplace pension

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Active NMC pin required.
• Proven experience as a Registered Manager in care homes.
• Strong background in CQC regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the home's staff team.
• Ensure compliance with CQC standards.
• Oversee person-centered care and safety.
• Manage staffing and recruitment.
• Drive continuous improvement and budget management.

Skills

Registered Nurse (RGN)

Leadership

CQC knowledge

Risk management

Education

Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health & Social Care

Job description

A well-established care provider in Hampshire is seeking an experienced RGN Registered Manager to lead their 40 bed nursing home.

The home is warm, welcoming and well-regarded for its caring staff and supportive leadership. It's a popular care home with good occupancy levels.

Requirements

• Registered Nurse (RGN) with active NMC pin – essential for leading a nursing home.
• Proven experience as a Registered Manager in a nursing or care home setting.
• Management qualification (e.g., Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health & Social Care or equivalent).
• Strong knowledge of CQC regulations, governance, risk management and compliance.

Duties and responsibilities include

• Lead and manage the home's staff team, ensuring a positive, person-centred culture.
• Maintain full compliance with CQC standards through strong clinical governance and auditing.
• Oversee high‑quality, person‑centred care, ensuring residents' safety, dignity and wellbeing.
• Manage accurate care planning, risk assessments, medication oversight and all regulatory documentation.
• Handle staffing, recruitment, rotas and performance to ensure safe, effective service delivery.
• Drive continuous improvement, manage budgets/occupancy, and build strong relationships with residents, families and external professionals.

Salary

• £65k-£70k salary (neg DOSE)
• Up to 25% annual bonus
• 25 days leave + bank holidays and additional day for birthday
• Workplace pension
• Employee Assistance Programme

For more information

Contact Emma at Bright Selection. Bright Selection advertises roles on behalf of our clients. If you do not hear back from us within 3 days of your application, unfortunately, you have not been successful on this occasion. However, we may keep your details on our database for future roles, and you will receive an email notifying you of this.