Registered Nursing Home Manager - NMC Registered Preferred

Health Recruit Network; Macclesfield; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Health Recruit Network seeks a Registered Nursing Home Manager for a 36-bed Macclesfield home. You will oversee daily operations, maintain high care standards and ensure regulatory compliance in a Good-rated service.

The role requires strong leadership, clinical governance and the ability to manage staff and resources effectively. The ideal candidate has at least 2 years in a management role within a nursing home, a Level 5 leadership qualification, and preferably current NMC registration.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ experience as a Registered Manager or within a nursing home environment.
• Level 5 qualification in Leadership and Management for Health and Social Care is essential.
• Current, valid UK NMC registration as a Registered Nurse (RGN) preferred.
• Strong understanding of CQC standards and governance processes.
• Experience recruiting, inducting, training and supervising staff.

Responsibilities

• Lead the nursing team to deliver high standards of clinical care.
• Ensure compliance with CQC standards and regulatory requirements.
• Drive quality assurance and clinical governance across the service.
• Develop and supervise multidisciplinary team performance.
• Monitor occupancy, staffing, and resource allocation.
• Maintain relationships with residents, relatives and health professionals.
• Promote effective communication and risk management.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Team leadership

Staff management

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Level 5 Leadership and Management for Health and Social Care

Job description

Registered Nursing Home Manager – NMC Registered

Preferred Location: Macclesfield, Cheshire. Salary: £61,000 per annum. Job type: Full-time, permanent.

The Role

We are recruiting a Registered Nursing Home Manager on behalf of a care provider for a 36-bed nursing home in Macclesfield. The home was rated Good by the CQC at its most recent inspection. The successful candidate will take overall responsibility for the day-to-day running of the service, maintaining high standards of care, ensuring regulatory compliance and leading the staff team effectively.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the nursing team to deliver consistently high standards of clinical care and positive outcomes for residents.
• Ensure the home operates in accordance with CQC standards, statutory legislation and all relevant regulatory requirements.
• Drive quality assurance, clinical governance and continuous improvement across the service.
• Lead, support and develop the multidisciplinary team, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration and high performance.
• Monitor and maintain clinical standards throughout the home, ensuring care is safe, effective and person-centred.
• Oversee occupancy, staffing levels and resource allocation to support the efficient running of the service.
• Build and maintain positive working relationships with residents, relatives, healthcare professionals and regulatory representatives.
• Promote clear, consistent communication across the team and with all key stakeholders.
• Identify and manage potential risks through regular assessments, ensuring appropriate safety measures are implemented and reviewed.
• Develop the home's profile within the local community and support initiatives to maintain and increase occupancy.
• Oversee safeguarding procedures, infection prevention and control, and health and safety practices, ensuring policies are consistently followed.

About You

• At least 2 years’ experience as a Registered Manager or within a nursing home environment.
• A Level 5 qualification in Leadership and Management for Health and Social Care, which is essential for this position.
• Current, valid NMC registration as a Registered Nurse (RGN). (Preferred)
• A thorough understanding of CQC standards, regulatory requirements and clinical governance.
• Strong clinical knowledge and demonstrable experience overseeing nursing care services.
• Proven ability to lead, motivate and develop a multidisciplinary care team.
• A commitment to ensuring care is delivered safely and consistently, promoting residents’ dignity, independence and quality of life.
• Experience managing staff recruitment, induction, training, supervision and performance, alongside implementing quality assurance processes to maintain high standards of care.
• Excellent communication, organisational and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities effectively.
• A proactive, solutions-focused approach, with an understanding of the commercial and operational demands of running a care home.
• A full, valid UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.

Salary and Benefits

• £61,000 per annum.
• Full-time, permanent position.
• Responsibility for a 36-bed nursing home in Macclesfield.
• An established service with a most recent CQC rating of Good.
• The opportunity to lead the team, maintain care standards and deliver ongoing service improvements.