Deputy Nurse Manager

Deputy Nurse Manager
Leicester
Salary up to £50,000

About the Role:
As Deputy Nurse Manager, you will support the Registered Manager in leading the clinical team and ensuring the highest standards of person-centred care for elderly residents, including those living with dementia. You will play a key role in maintaining regulatory compliance, embedding best practice, and fostering a positive, professional culture. Your leadership will directly influence staff performance, resident outcomes, and the home s reputation with families and external stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:
Oversee day-to-day clinical operations, ensuring safe, effective, and person-centred care for elderly and dementia residents.
Provide visible clinical leadership on the floor, supporting, guiding, and supervising nursing and care staff.
Monitor and maintain compliance with CQC standards, internal policies, and all relevant clinical governance frameworks.
Support with the recruitment, induction, and ongoing training of new starters, promoting a high-performing, well-supported team.
Conduct clinical audits, care plan reviews, and quality improvement initiatives to maintain and enhance care standards.
Build and maintain excellent working relationships with residents, families, external professionals, and regulatory bodies.
Participate in rota management, including allocation of staff and ensuring appropriate skill mix across shifts.
Act as a clinical point of escalation, managing incidents, safeguarding concerns, and complex care needs promptly and professionally.

Key Requirements:
Proven experience in a senior nursing role within elderly and/or dementia care, ideally at Deputy or Senior Nurse level.
Strong leadership and team management skills, with the ability to motivate, develop, and support clinical and care staff.
In-depth understanding of regulatory compliance, CQC standards, and clinical governance in a care home or similar setting.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage confidently with families and external professionals.
Demonstrable ability to manage workload, prioritise effectively, and make sound clinical decisions under pressure.
Commitment to delivering high-quality, person-centred care and promoting dignity, respect, and independence for residents.

Qualifications:
Registered Nurse (Adult) with a current, valid NMC PIN.
Evidence of ongoing CPD in areas such as dementia care, leadership, or clinical governance.
Management or leadership qualification (or working towards) is desirable.
Additional training in safeguarding, medication management, and end-of-life care is advantageous.

If you are a dedicated nurse leader with a passion for elderly and dementia care and the ambition to progress your career, call on (phone number removed) or send your email to (url removed)