Nurse Deputy Manager - Nursing Home

Nurse Deputy Manager - Nursing Home (RGN)

Location: near Reigate, RH2, Surrey - set in beautiful countryside

Salary: £55,000-£60,000 (DOE)

Type: Full-time, permanent (40 hours; mainly Mon-Fri with occasional clinical cover/on-call)

Recruiter: Pivotal People, on behalf of our client

About the role

We're hiring a clinically strong Nurse Deputy Manager for a well-regarded 36-bed nursing home in a peaceful Surrey setting. You'll be visible on the floor, calm under pressure, and focused on safe, person-centred care and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities of the Deputy Manager role

• Lead day-to-day operations: handovers, reviews, rota oversight and timely clinical decisions.
• Own clinical governance: medication safety, audits, incident management, IPC and clear action plans.
• Maintain CQC compliance: robust documentation, evidence of outcomes, and inspection readiness.
• Coach and supervise nurses and carers; drive performance and professional development.
• Ensure personalised, up-to-date care plans; liaise effectively with families and professionals.
• Work regular clinical shifts to model best practice and maintain credibility.

Essential skills & experience required

• Registered Nurse (Adult) with an active NMC pin.
• Leadership experience in a nursing home or comparable clinical environment.
• Strong grasp of safeguarding, risk management, audits and clinical documentation.
• Clear, compassionate communicator; organised, fair and steady, with a track record of turning audit findings into improvements.
• Desirable: Management qualification and experience supporting dementia/complex needs.

Package & benefits

£55,000-£60,000 (DOE), pension, healthcare scheme, funded CPD and clear progression. Supportive, values-led culture in a scenic rural location.

How to apply

Send your CV (or a short note with contact details) to Pivotal People for a confidential chat.

Please note: We're recruiting on behalf of our client. You must have the right to work in the UK.