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Job Title: Nursing Home Manager (RGN/RMN)Location: HertfordshireSalary: 55-60kJob Type: Full Time, Permanent
About the Role
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and nurse-qualified Nursing Home Manager to lead a well-established, 37-bed nursing home in the Suffolk region. We are seeking a committed leader to continue providing high-quality care in a warm and person-centred environment.
You will be responsible for the operational and clinical leadership of the home, which provides complex care for elderly residents including dementia, physical disability, and long-term health conditions. The home benefits from a close-knit, supportive team and a positive care culture shaped around dignity, wellbeing, and respect.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide day-to-day management of all aspects of the home, ensuring the highest standards of clinical and residential care.
- Lead the home's skilled team of nurses, carers, and support staff with professionalism and integrity.
- Maintain and improve compliance with CQC regulations and statutory requirements.
- Develop and manage budgets, occupancy, staffing levels, and resources effectively.
- Lead on audits, care planning, risk management, and safeguarding procedures.
- Build strong working relationships with residents, families, multidisciplinary teams, and external agencies.
- Drive staff development through training, appraisals, and mentorship.
- Monitor and improve KPIs including quality, safety, finance, and employee engagement.
- Ensure all care documentation and medication practices meet required standards.
- Promote innovation and best practice in elderly and specialist care.
Requirements
- Valid NMC PIN - RGN or RMN (active registration)
- Proven experience as a Registered Manager or Deputy Manager within a nursing home setting
- At least 3 years' management experience in the same or similar role - no job hoppers
- Strong IT literacy, including experience with electronic care planning systems
- Sound financial acumen with experience in business planning and budget management
- Strong knowledge of clinical governance, safeguarding, infection control, and CQC frameworks
- Excellent communication and leadership skills
- Calm, confident, and emotionally intelligent leadership style
What's on Offer
- Competitive salary between 55-60k
- Opportunity to manage a highly respected, well-run 37-bed nursing home
- Supportive handover from the current manager
- Low-pressure recruitment process
- A chance to lead a committed, well-trained team and work in a values-led care setting
- Structured support from the wider leadership team
About the Home
The home is well-regarded in the local area and provides specialist complex care supported by experienced clinical champions in dementia, diabetes, wound care, nutrition, and falls prevention. Residents benefit from a vibrant activities programme, tailored wellbeing plans, and a strong sense of community. The focus is on dignity, comfort, and clinical excellence.
Interested?This is a rare opportunity to take the reins of a settled and clinically sound home. If you meet the criteria and are looking to progress your career in a well-supported and respected service, please send your CV directly to me on
