Nursing Home Manager

Bridge Healthcare Recruitment; Colchester; On-site; GBP 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Annual salary review

Company pension

Life insurance

Free DBS

Free on-site parking

Wagestream

Employee Assistance Programme

Hippo e-learning

Apprenticeships

Career progression

Job summary

Bridge Healthcare Recruitment is seeking a passionate Nursing Home Manager (RGN, RMN or RNLD) to lead an established nursing home in Essex. You will oversee clinical governance, regulatory compliance and the delivery of person-centred care across residential, nursing, dementia and respite services.

You will lead a dedicated team, drive quality improvements, manage budgets and occupancy, and build strong relationships with residents, families and local health services.

Qualifications

• Current NMC PIN (RGN, RMN or RNLD) is required.
• At least two years' experience managing a nursing and/or residential care home.
• Strong understanding of elderly and dementia care and clinical governance.
• Proven leadership and ability to maintain high standards of care and regulatory compliance.
• Good knowledge of CQC requirements, safeguarding and risk management.

Responsibilities

• Lead, motivate and develop clinical and non-clinical teams, fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
• Ensure safe, effective, person-centred care that promotes dignity and quality of life for residents.
• Maintain compliance with CQC requirements and related legislation.
• Oversee clinical governance, audits, care planning and risk assessments.
• Manage staffing, admissions, occupancy, budgets and service delivery.
• Collaborate with commissioners and local health services to support positive resident outcomes.

Skills

Leadership

Regulatory compliance

Clinical governance

Budget management

Staff development

Communication

Problem solving

Education

NMC PIN

Job description

Home Manager - Nurisng Home

Location: Essex

Pay: £70,000 per annum

Contract: Permanent

Award Winning Care Provider – Top 20 Care Home Group Award

9.4/10 – Care Home Review Score

CQC – Rated Good

We are looking for a passionate and driven Nursing Home Manager (RGN, RMN, RNLD) to lead a well established nursing home in Essex, providing residential, nursing, dementia and respite care.

With a strong focus on person centred care, clinical excellence and resident wellbeing, this is an opportunity to lead a dedicated team, shape the quality of care delivered and make a genuine difference to residents and their families.

You’ll be joining a home with an established nursing team and a supportive working environment where teamwork, continuity of care and professional development are valued.

The Role

As a Nursing Home Manager (RGN, RMN, RNLD) you will take overall responsibility for the operational, clinical and commercial performance of the home. You will provide strong leadership, maintain high standards of care and ensure the service continues to meet regulatory requirements while creating a positive environment for residents and colleagues.

Working closely with the wider management and clinical teams, you will drive continuous improvement, develop your staff and ensure residents receive safe, compassionate and high quality care.

Key Responsibilities

• Leadership & Team Development: Lead, motivate and develop clinical and non-clinical teams, fostering a positive culture of accountability, collaboration and continuous improvement.
• Quality of Care: Ensure residents receive safe, effective and person-centred care that promotes dignity, independence and quality of life.
• Regulatory Compliance: Maintain compliance with CQC requirements, relevant legislation, company policies and clinical governance standards.
• Clinical Governance: Oversee clinical audits, care planning, risk assessments, safeguarding and quality assurance processes, ensuring any concerns are addressed promptly.
• Staff Development: Support recruitment, retention, supervision, appraisals, competency assessments and ongoing professional development.
• Resident & Family Relationships: Build strong, trusting relationships with residents, relatives, healthcare professionals and external stakeholders.
• Operational Management: Oversee staffing, admissions, occupancy, resources and day-to-day service delivery to ensure the home operates efficiently and effectively.
• Financial Performance: Manage budgets and expenditure responsibly, balancing commercial objectives with consistently high standards of care.
• Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities to improve service quality, resident outcomes, staff engagement and overall home performance.
• Partnership Working: Work collaboratively with commissioners, local healthcare services, regulatory bodies and other professionals to support positive outcomes for residents.

About You

To be considered, you will need:

• A current NMC PIN (RGN, RMN or RNLD)
• At least two years' experience managing a nursing and/or residential care home.
• A strong understanding of elderly care, dementia care and clinical governance.
• Proven experience leading teams and maintaining high standards of care and regulatory compliance.
• Good knowledge of CQC requirements, safeguarding and risk management.
• Experience managing staffing, occupancy, budgets and operational performance.
• Excellent leadership, communication, organisation and decision-making skills.
• A proactive, hands-on approach and the ability to manage competing priorities.
• A genuine commitment to improving residents' quality of life and supporting staff to deliver their best.

What’s on Offer

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Annual salary review
• Company pension scheme
• Life insurance
• Free DBS
• Free on-site parking
• Wagestream – access your earned wages before payday
• Employee Assistance Programme providing healthcare and wellbeing support
• Free access to our e-learning platform, Hippo
• Fully funded apprenticeship and development opportunities
• Excellent career progression across our growing organisation

Compliance & Eligibility

You must hold a valid UK NMC PIN.

Applicants must also have the right to work in the UK.

Please note: We are NOT offering sponsorship for this position and are unable to accept overseas applications at this time.