Nursing Home Manager (RGN, RMN or RNLD)

Location: Essex
Salary: £70,000 per annum
Contract: Permanent, Full-Time
CQC Rating: Good
Provider: Award-winning care provider – Top 20 Care Home Group

The Opportunity

We are recruiting an experienced, nurse-qualified Nursing Home Manager (RGN, RMN or RNLD) to lead an established nursing home in Essex, providing residential, nursing, dementia and respite care.

This is an excellent opportunity to join an award-winning care provider and lead a dedicated team within a CQC-rated Good service. With a strong focus on person-centred care, clinical excellence and staff development, you will play a key role in maintaining high standards and delivering positive outcomes for residents.

Key Details

• £70,000 annual salary

• Permanent, full-time position

• Established nursing home with a Good CQC rating

• Current NMC PIN required (RGN, RMN or RNLD)

The Role – Nursing Home Manager

As Nursing Home Manager, you will take overall responsibility for the clinical, operational and financial performance of the home.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Leading, motivating and developing clinical and non-clinical teams.

• Maintaining high standards of person-centred care, clinical governance and CQC compliance.

• Overseeing clinical audits, care planning, safeguarding and risk assessments.

• Managing recruitment, staffing, training and performance development.

• Building positive relationships with residents, families and external healthcare professionals.

• Monitoring occupancy, budgets and overall operational performance.

• Driving continuous improvement and ensuring residents receive safe, compassionate care.

About You

To be considered for this Nursing Home Manager position, you will need:

• A current NMC PIN (RGN, RMN or RNLD).

• At least two years' experience managing a nursing or residential care home.

• A strong understanding of elderly care, dementia care and clinical governance.

• Proven leadership experience, with a good understanding of CQC requirements and regulatory compliance.

• Experience managing staffing, occupancy and budgets.

• Excellent communication skills and a proactive, hands-on approach.

What's on Offer?

• £70,000 annual salary and annual salary reviews.

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.

• Company pension scheme and life insurance.

• Free DBS and on-site parking.

• Wagestream – access to earned wages before payday.

• Employee Assistance Programme and free access to the Hippo e-learning platform.

• Fully funded apprenticeships, development opportunities and career progression.

Compliance & Eligibility

Applicants must hold a valid UK NMC PIN (RGN, RMN or RNLD) and have the right to work in the UK.

Please note that sponsorship is not available for this position and overseas applications cannot be accepted at this time.

How to Apply

If you're an experienced, nurse-qualified Nursing Home Manager looking for your next career opportunity, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and Rebecca Kelly will be in touch to discuss the opportunity, answer any questions and understand what you're looking for in your next role.

Keywords: Nursing Home Manager, Home Manager, Registered Manager, Care Home Manager, RGN, RMN, RNLD, Registered Nurse, Clinical Governance, CQC, Dementia Care, Elderly Care, Residential Care.