Registered Nursing Home Manager

Job Summary

Job Title: Registered Nursing Home Manager
Location: St Leonards-on-Sea, East Sussex, UK
Salary: Competitive
Employment Type: Full-time

Role Description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a compassionate and experienced Registered Nursing Home Manager to lead a specialist nursing home supporting adults with mental health issues, substance misuse, and alcohol dependency. This role is ideally suited for a qualified nurse with a strong background in management and a commitment to delivering exceptional standards of care.

The ideal candidate will combine clinical expertise with strong leadership skills to create a nurturing, safe, and recovery-focused environment. You will oversee a team of dedicated care and nursing staff, ensuring compliance with Care Quality Commission (CQC) standards while promoting person-centred care that empowers residents to achieve their recovery goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day operations of the nursing home, ensuring clinical excellence and high-quality care.
• Lead and develop a multidisciplinary team, fostering a collaborative and supportive environment.
• Ensure compliance with CQC regulations, safeguarding policies, and clinical governance frameworks.
• Oversee the development and implementation of personalised care plans that address residents’ mental health, substance misuse, and complex care needs.
• Provide clinical leadership, ensuring best practices are followed in nursing care and treatment.
• Maintain effective communication with residents, families, healthcare professionals, and external stakeholders.
• Monitor and improve service delivery, including quality assurance and audits.
• Manage budgets, resources, and staffing levels effectively.
• Support and mentor staff, promoting professional development and ongoing learning.

Skills and Experience

Essential:

• A current NMC registration as a Registered Nurse (Adult, Mental Health, or Learning Disabilities).
• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care (or willingness to work towards it).
• At least 2 years of experience in a managerial or supervisory role within a nursing or care home setting.
• Strong knowledge of CQC regulations, safeguarding practices, and clinical governance.
• Excellent leadership, organisational, and communication skills.
• Empathy and a commitment to improving the lives of vulnerable adults.

Desirable

• Previous experience managing a nursing home specialising in mental health or substance misuse.
• Qualifications in mental health nursing or addiction therapy.
• Proven ability to lead change and improve care outcomes.

Working Hours

This is a full-time position requiring flexibility to meet the needs of the residents and the home.

Salary and Benefits

• Competitive salary
• 28 days of holiday (inclusive of bank holidays).
• Pension contributions through the NEST Scheme.
• Access to a 24/7 employee assistance program for advice and support.
• Professional development opportunities and support for ongoing training.
• Employee recognition schemes, including long service awards and birthday bonuses.
• Health and wellbeing initiatives.
• On-site parking.

About the Employer

This role is offered through Nouveau Care on behalf of a highly regarded nursing care provider in St Leonards-on-Sea. The organisation is dedicated to supporting individuals with complex needs, delivering tailored care and support in a safe and nurturing environment.

The employer values professional development and provides robust training and a collaborative team culture to ensure success. If you’re looking for a meaningful and rewarding role in nursing care, this opportunity could be perfect for you.

Application Process

Interested candidates must be able to commute to or relocate to St Leonards-on-Sea. Please confirm:

• Do you hold current NMC registration as a Registered Nurse?
• Do you have a Level 5 Diploma in Health and Social Care or equivalent qualification?
• Do you have any current restrictions on working in the UK?

All roles are subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

For more information email [email protected]