Job description
Deputy Nursing Home Manager - Dementia Nursing Home
Downton, Hampshire
Salary: £50,000 - £55,000
About the Home
A warm, person-centred dementia-focused nursing home located in Downton, dedicated to providing exceptional care and support for our residents. The home prides itself on a compassionate culture, strong leadership, and a commitment to continuous improvement. The Registered Manager is now looking for an experienced and motivated Deputy Manager to support them in leading the team, maintain and exceed our clients high standards.
The Role
As Deputy Manager, you will work closely with the Home Manager to ensure the smooth daily running of the service, providing clinical leadership and supporting staff to deliver outstanding, dignified care. This role combines clinical expertise with strong leadership and management responsibilities.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support the Home Manager with the overall operational management of the home.
- Provide clinical leadership to ensure safe, effective, high-quality nursing care tailored to residents living with dementia.
- Supervise, mentor and develop nursing and care staff, promoting a positive and inclusive team culture.
- Conduct care audits, manage care plans and ensure compliance with CQC standards and internal policies.
- Build strong relationships with residents, families, healthcare professionals and external agencies.
- Assist with staff rota management, recruitment, training, and performance reviews.
- Oversee medication management and ensure best practice clinical standards are met.
About You
- Registered Nurse (RGN/RMN/RNLD) with current NMC PIN is ESSENTIAL.
- Previous experience in a senior role within a dementia or elderly care setting.
- Strong understanding of dementia care best practice.
- Confident leader with excellent communication, organisational and problem-solving skills.
- Passionate about delivering person-centred care and driving continuous improvement.
- Ability to work autonomously while supporting a collaborative team culture.
Extra information
- Status
- Open
- Education Level
- Secondary School
- Location
- Downton
- Type of Contract
- Full-time jobs
- Salary indication
- Between £50,000 and £55,000 Per Month
- Published at
- 01-11-2026
- Full UK/EU driving license preferred
- No
- Car Preferred
- No
- Must be eligible to work in the EU
- No
- Cover Letter Required
- No
- Languages
- English
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