Deputy Manager - Registered Nurse

Job summary

Role: Deputy Manager (Registered Nurse)

Pay rate: Up to £22 per hour - depending on experience

Contract hours: 40 hours per week

Working hours: 5 out of 7 days rotation to cover weekends

We are seeking a dedicated Deputy Manager (Registered Nurse) to join our team and support the Home Manager in providing outstanding care for our residents.

This role combines leadership with hands-on clinical support, ensuring the highest standards of person-centred care are maintained. You will take a lead role in managing the nursing and care team, overseeing clinical practice, and deputising for the Home Manager in their absence.

What you’ll do:

• Lead and supervise the care and nursing team to deliver safe, effective, person-centred care.
• Provide clinical leadership, guidance, and mentoring to staff.
• Support on the floor when required, delivering hands-on care.
• Ensure compliance with CQC regulations, safeguarding, and best practice.
• Manage care planning, medication administration, audits, and quality monitoring.
• Assist with staff recruitment, training, rotas, and development.

About you:

• Current NMC PIN (RGN/RMN/RNLD).
• Proven leadership experience in a care home or similar setting.
• Strong clinical knowledge with a commitment to continuous improvement.
• Excellent communication and people management skills.
• Ability to balance management responsibilities with hands-on care.

What we offer:

• Competitive salary.
• Ongoing professional development and support with NMC revalidation.
• A supportive working environment where you can make a real difference.