Job summary
Jewish Care is seeking an experienced and inspiring Registered Manager to lead Anita Dorfman House, our nursing home at the Sandringham campus in Stanmore. Offering a salary of £75,000 per annum, this is an opportunity for an experienced nursing leader to shape the delivery of high-quality, person-centred care for older people, including residents living with dementia and those requiring end-of-life care. You will provide overall leadership and operational management of the home, ensuring excellent clinical standards, regulatory compliance and a positive resident experience. Leading a multidisciplinary team, you will drive continuous improvement, oversee workforce planning and financial performance, and develop a culture where colleagues feel supported and accountable. Working closely with residents, families, healthcare professionals and external partners, you will help ensure every resident receives safe, compassionate care that promotes dignity, independence and wellbeing. This role is contracted at 39 hours per week, with an expectation of being on call as required, which may include nights and weekends. Applicants must hold a recognised nursing qualification and a valid NMC PIN, alongside substantial senior management experience in health or social care.
Main duties of the job
Are you a Registered Nurse with a valid NMC PIN and the leadership experience to deliver outstanding care? We are looking for an inspiring Registered Manager to lead Anita Dorfman House at our Sandringham campus in Stanmore. You will lead and develop a multidisciplinary team, champion clinical excellence and person-centred care, and ensure the home meets the highest standards of quality, safety and regulatory compliance. With responsibility for operational and financial performance, workforce planning and continuous improvement, you will help create a supportive culture where colleagues thrive and residents enjoy dignity, choice and the best possible quality of life. If you are an experienced nursing leader ready to make a meaningful difference, we would love to hear from you.
About us
Jewish Care is the largest health and social care charity serving the Jewish community in London and the South East. Every week, our services support more than 12,000 people, delivered by over 1,200 dedicated colleagues across residential care, nursing, retirement living, community support, social work, and mental health services. We provide care that is Jewish at heart, supporting older people and their families every step of the way while welcoming colleagues from all backgrounds. Guided by our values of Excellence, Integrity, Innovation, Compassion, and Inclusiveness, we are committed to delivering high-quality services where people feel valued, respected, and able to live meaningful lives.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Registered Manager Anita Dorfman House
Are you a Registered Nurse with a valid NMC PIN and a passion for delivering outstanding care?
We are seeking an experienced and inspiring nursing leader to become our Registered Manager at Anita Dorfman House, our nursing home at Jewish Cares Sandringham campus in Stanmore. This is an opportunity to lead a dedicated multidisciplinary team, champion excellent clinical care and make a meaningful difference to the lives of older people and their families.
About Jewish Care
Jewish Care is the largest health and social care charity serving the Jewish community in London and the Southeast. We provide care that is Jewish at heart, supporting older people and their families every step of the way. Every week, our vital services touch the lives of 12,000 people, supported by more than 1,200 colleagues across our services.
About Anita Dorfman House
Anita Dorfman House provides residential and nursing care for older people, including those living with dementia and those requiring end-of-life care. Located within our welcoming Sandringham campus, the home offers residents opportunities for companionship, meaningful activities and connection to Jewish life and the wider community.
About the Role
As Registered Manager, you will provide overall leadership and operational management of the home, ensuring residents receive safe, compassionate and person-centred care that promotes dignity, independence and quality of life.
You will lead and develop a multidisciplinary team, maintain high standards of clinical governance and regulatory compliance, and drive continuous improvement in the quality of care and resident experience. You will also oversee the home's operational and financial performance, workforce planning and service development, building a positive culture in which colleagues are supported to deliver their best.
Working collaboratively with residents, families, healthcare professionals and external partners, you will help ensure Anita Dorfman House continues to provide a safe, welcoming and high-quality nursing service.
This role is working 39 hours per week with an expectation of being on call as and when required which may include weekends and nights.
What Youll Need
- A recognised nursing qualification and a valid Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) PIN. This is an essential requirement for the role.
- At least two years experience in senior management within health or social care.
- Proven experience managing a large care or nursing home, with a strong track record of maintaining high standards and achieving positive regulatory outcomes.
- Experience leading multidisciplinary teams, managing other managers and creating a positive, accountable working culture.
- A strong understanding of clinical governance, quality assurance, safeguarding and the regulatory requirements of care services.
- Commercial awareness and experience managing budgets, occupancy, staffing and operational performance.
- Up-to-date knowledge of the needs of older people, including dementia care, end-of-life care, safeguarding and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS).
- A commitment to person-centred care, ensuring residents dignity, independence, wellbeing and individual needs remain at the heart of everything you do.
- Excellent communication, leadership and problem-solving skills, with the confidence to work collaboratively with residents, families, colleagues and external partners.
- An awareness of Jewish life, or a willingness to learn about the Jewish way of life and its importance in delivering culturally sensitive care.
Why Join Us?
At Jewish Care, youll have the opportunity to make a genuine difference to the lives of older people, leading a dedicated team in a home where compassionate, person-centred care is at the heart of everything we do.
Make a meaningful difference: Lead a service that supports residents to live fulfilling lives with dignity, choice and compassion.
Lead with purpose: Shape the quality of care, develop your team and influence the future of the service.
Be part of a supportive community: Work alongside dedicated colleagues, healthcare professionals and families who share a commitment to outstanding care.
Make your mark: Drive continuous improvement, strengthen clinical governance and help the home achieve the highest possible standards.
Share our values: Join an organisation guided by Integrity, Excellence, Inclusive
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Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Jewish Care
Address
Stanmore
HA7 3FT
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://careers.jewishcare.org/ (Opens in a new tab)
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