At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and manage a 40-bed nursing home, ensuring high standards of care and team development.
- Company: Established nursing home in East Sussex with a focus on quality care.
- Benefits: £65,000 salary, £5,000 bonus, and additional company benefits.
- Other info: Opportunity for autonomy and career growth in a supportive environment.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on residents' lives while leading a dedicated team.
- Qualifications: NMC registered nurse with management experience and strong leadership skills.
The predicted salary is between 65000 - 65000 £ per year.
Location: East Sussex
Salary: £65,000 + £5,000 Bonus + Benefits
Full-Time | Permanent
Lead, Develop and Grow a Successful Nursing Home
Are you an experienced NMC-registered Nursing Home Manager looking for an opportunity where you can genuinely make your mark? We are recruiting on behalf of an established 40-bed nursing home in West Sussex seeking an experienced, commercially aware and compassionate Manager to take full responsibility for the operation of the home.
This is a hands-on leadership role with real autonomy. You'll be responsible for maintaining excellent standards of care, developing and supporting the team and, importantly, helping to increase occupancy and drive the continued success of the home.
The Role
As Home Manager, you will have overall responsibility for the clinical, operational and commercial performance of the service. You will:
- Take full responsibility for the day-to-day management of the 40-bed nursing home
- Maintain high standards of person-centred nursing and residential care
- Ensure full compliance with CQC, safeguarding and regulatory requirements
- Lead, motivate and develop the nursing, care and support teams
- Maintain safe staffing levels and effective rota management
- Oversee care plans, risk assessments, medication management and clinical governance
- Manage inspections, audits and continuous improvement plans
- Build strong relationships with residents, families, GPs, local authorities and other healthcare professionals
- Take an active role in admissions and assessments
- Develop relationships within the local community and drive occupancy growth, including the self-funder market
- Manage the home effectively from both a quality and commercial perspective
About You
We are looking for an established care professional who combines strong clinical leadership with commercial awareness. You will need:
- A current NMC PIN - RGN, RMN or RNLD
- Management or senior leadership experience within a nursing or care home
- Strong knowledge of CQC standards, safeguarding and care legislation
- Experience of maintaining and improving quality standards
- The ability to lead, motivate and develop a successful team
- A good understanding of occupancy, admissions and the commercial performance of a care home
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
- A compassionate, resident-focused approach with the confidence to make decisions and lead from the front
What's On Offer?
- £65,000 basic salary
- £5,000 performance-related bonus
- Additional company benefits
- The autonomy to lead and develop the home
- Support from an experienced senior management team
- The opportunity to make a genuine impact on the future success and growth of the service
This would suit an experienced Nursing Home Manager or Registered Manager who takes pride in delivering excellent care but also understands that a successful home needs strong occupancy, an engaged team and effective commercial management. If you are an experienced nurse-qualified manager looking for your next challenge in West Sussex, we would love to hear from you. Apply today for a confidential discussion.
Home Manager in Preston employer: All The Top Bananas
As a leading nursing home in East Sussex, we pride ourselves on fostering a supportive and compassionate work environment where our Home Manager can truly thrive. With a competitive salary of £65,000 plus a £5,000 bonus, we offer not only financial rewards but also the autonomy to lead and develop a dedicated team, ensuring high standards of care and community engagement. Our commitment to employee growth and a strong management support system makes us an exceptional employer for those looking to make a meaningful impact in the healthcare sector.
