Nurse Deputy Manager - Nursing Home

Location: Warnham

Nurse Deputy Manager – Nursing Home (RGN)

Location:

near Reigate, RH2, Surrey – set in beautiful countryside Salary: £55,000–£60,000 (DOE) Type:
Full-time, permanent (40 hours; mainly Mon–Fri with occasional clinical cover/on-call) Recruiter:
Pivotal People, on behalf of our client About the role We’re hiring a clinically strong Nurse Deputy Manager for a well-regarded 36-bed nursing home in a peaceful Surrey setting. You’ll be visible on the floor, calm under pressure, and focused on safe, person-centred care and continuous improvement. Responsibilities of the Deputy Manager role
* Lead day-to-day operations: handovers, reviews, rota oversight and timely clinical decisions.
* Own clinical governance: medication safety, audits, incident management, IPC and clear action plans.
* Maintain CQC compliance: robust documentation, evidencing outcomes and inspection readiness.
* Coach and supervise nurses and carers; drive performance and professional development.
* Ensure personalised, up-to-date care plans; liaise effectively with families and professionals.
* Work regular clinical shifts to model best practice and maintain credibility. Essential skills & experience required
* Registered Nurse (Adult) with an active NMC pin.
* Leadership experience in a nursing home or comparable clinical environment.
* Strong grasp of safeguarding, risk management, audits and clinical documentation.
* Clear, compassionate communicator; organised, fair and steady, with a track record of turning audit findings into improvements.
* Desirable:
Management qualification and experience supporting dementia/complex needs. Package & benefits £55,000–£60,000 (DOE), pension, healthcare scheme, funded CPD and clear progression. Supportive, values-led culture in a scenic rural location.

How to apply

Send your CV (or a short note with contact details) to Pivotal People for a confidential chat.

Please note:

We’re recruiting on behalf of our client. You must have the right to work in the UK. (No sponsorship available) ;
Deputy Home Manager;
Clinical Lead; RGN;
Nursing Home;
Elderly Care;
Dementia; CQC;
Clinical Governance;
Adult Social Care;
Betchworth;
Reigate;
Surrey