Job details
- Salary£45,000 to £50,000 per annumSalary based on experience - Bonus & KPI's to be discussed
- RoleRegistered Manager / Service Manager
- HoursFull Time
- LocationFerndown, Dorset
- Job ReferenceFN001
Job Summary
24-Bed Nursing Home
The Registered Manager is responsible for the overall management and day-to-day operation of a 24-bed nursing home, ensuring that residents receive safe, effective, compassionate and person-centred care. The Registered Manager will provide strong leadership, maintain high standards of care and ensure the home operates in accordance with Care Quality Commission (CQC) regulations, relevant legislation and organisational policies.
The Registered Manager is responsible for leading and supporting the nursing, care and ancillary teams, ensuring safe staffing levels, effective recruitment, staff supervision, appraisals, training and professional development. They will promote a positive working environment where staff are supported, accountable and committed to delivering high-quality care.
The role includes overseeing clinical governance, care planning, risk assessments, medication management, infection prevention and control, safeguarding and resident wellbeing. The Registered Manager will ensure that care is regularly reviewed, incidents and concerns are appropriately managed, and residents are treated with dignity, respect and compassion while maintaining their independence and individual choices.
The Registered Manager will maintain effective quality assurance systems, undertake regular audits, monitor service performance and implement improvements where required. They will ensure compliance with CQC fundamental standards, maintain accurate records, submit statutory notifications when necessary and ensure the home remains prepared for regulatory inspections.
The Registered Manager will oversee health and safety, environmental standards, staffing resources, occupancy and operational budgets to ensure the home operates safely and efficiently. They will work closely with residents, families, healthcare professionals, external agencies and the provider to maintain effective communication, address concerns and continuously improve the quality of care.
The Registered Manager is accountable to the provider for the effective leadership, governance and operation of the home, ensuring that residents' safety, wellbeing and quality of life remain central to all decisions.
Skills / Qualifications
- Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Adult Care or equivalent qualification (desirable).
- Registered Nurse qualification with current NMC registration
- Relevant experience in nursing home or adult social care management.
- Knowledge of CQC regulations and fundamental standards.
- Evidence of ongoing professional development and relevant training.
- Enhanced DBS clearance and satisfactory recruitment checks.
- Strong leadership and team management skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication.
- Knowledge of safeguarding adults and relevant legislation.
- Understanding of the Mental Capacity Act and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS).
- Medication management and infection prevention and control oversight.
- Staff recruitment
- supervision
- appraisals and development.
- Care planning and person-centred care delivery.
- Ability to work under pressure and manage competing priorities.