Nursing Home manager
Location: Ruislip area
Salary: Approx. £60,000 per annum (dependent on experience)
Hours: 45 hours per week, Monday-Friday (8am-5pm) + ad‑hoc hours as required
Service Type: Nursing & Dementia Care (28+ bed service)
About the Role
An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Registered Care Manager to lead a well‑established nursing and dementia care service. The home has been operating successfully for over 20 years and holds a Good CQC rating. The current Registered Manager is stepping down, creating a rare opportunity for a strong, confident leader to take over the management of a fully occupied service.
The ideal candidate will be a compassionate, knowledgeable and proactive leader with a strong understanding of regulatory compliance, clinical governance and high‑quality person‑centred care.
Key Responsibilities
Lead the day‑to‑day management of a 28+ ‑bed nursing and dementia care service
Ensure full compliance with CQC standards, safeguarding and regulatory frameworks
Provide strong leadership to nursing, care and support teams
Oversee clinical governance, medication management and infection control
Maintain high standards of care, safety and resident wellbeing
Manage budgets, staffing, occupancy and cost control
Build positive relationships with residents, families, staff and external professionals
Drive continuous improvement and uphold best practice in elderly and dementia care
Ensure accurate record keeping, audits and quality monitoring
Represent the service professionally during inspections and external meetings
Requirements
Valid NMC PIN - Registered Nurse (essential)
Previous experience as a Nursing Home Manager (essential)
Strong understanding of CQC regulations, safeguarding and compliance
Knowledge of health & safety, infection control and medication management
Confident leader with excellent communication and people‑management skills
Ability to manage budgets, occupancy and operational performance
Computer literate with strong administrative and organisational skills
Passionate about delivering high‑quality, person‑centred care
What's on Offer
Competitive salary of around £60,000 per annum
45‑hour working week (Mon-Fri)
28 days annual leave
Blue Light Card eligibility
Supportive Directors and stable, long‑standing team
Fully occupied service with a strong reputation
Apply Now
If you are an experienced Nursing Home Manager looking for a rewarding leadership role within a stable, well‑run service, apply now to be considered. Please send your updated CV to agne@howard-finley.co.uk
Salary range
- £60,000 - £62,000 per year