Registered Nursing Home Manager

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Registered Nursing Home Manager to take responsibility for a 41-bed nursing home in Ilkeston .

We are looking for an accomplished, motivated leader who can demonstrate a strong track record in care-home management and has previously achieved and maintained high standards with the Care Quality Commission (CQC) .

This is a key leadership appointment, offering the successful candidate the opportunity to lead an established service, develop a committed team and continue driving high standards of clinical and person-centred care.

The successful candidate will be an experienced care-home professional who leads by example, understands what excellent care looks like and can create a positive culture for residents, families and staff.

Applicants must have:

• A minimum of 1 year's experience as a Registered Manager/Care Home Manager
• NVQ Level 5 in Leadership and Management for Health & Social Care , or an equivalent recognised qualification
• A proven track record of achieving a CQC rating of GOOD or OUTSTANDING in a previous management role
• Strong working knowledge of CQC regulations, quality frameworks and regulatory compliance
• Demonstrable experience of successfully leading and developing care teams
• Strong understanding of safeguarding, governance, risk management and quality assurance
• Excellent leadership, communication and organisational skills
• A genuine commitment to delivering outstanding, person-centred care

A clinical background (RGN/RMN) is highly desirable and would be a significant advantage.

As Registered Manager, you will have overall responsibility for the leadership, quality, compliance and operational performance of the home. xwwtmva

You will:

• Lead the home with a clear focus on quality, safety and resident experience
• Maintain and continually improve standards in line with CQC requirements
• Ensure the service remains fully compliant and inspection-ready
• Lead, motivate and develop the nursing and care teams
• Promote a positive, accountable and supportive working culture
• Oversee recruitment, retention, supervision and staff performance
• Maintain robust clinical governance and quality-assurance systems
• Oversee safeguarding, medication management, care planning and risk management
• Build strong relationships with residents, relatives, commissioners and healthcare professionals
• Monitor budgets, staffing and resources while maintaining excellent standards of care
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement across the service

Salary: £55,000 per annum (non-clinical) £65,000 per annum (clinical)
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Full-time, permanent position
Monday–Friday working
41-bed nursing home
Ilkeston, Derbyshire

This position offers an excellent opportunity for an established manager who takes pride in running a high-quality service and wants to make a meaningful impact on the lives of residents and their families.