Nursing home manager

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