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 Shona @ Purosearch on (phone number removed) or send your email to (url removed)