Registered Nursing Home Manager

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an  experienced Registered Nursing Home Manager  to take responsibility for a  41-bed nursing home in Ilkeston .
We are looking for an accomplished, motivated leader who can demonstrate a strong track record in care-home management and has previously achieved and maintained high standards with the  Care Quality Commission (CQC) .
This is a key leadership appointment, offering the successful candidate the opportunity to lead an established service, develop a committed team and continue driving high standards of clinical and person-centred care.
What We're Looking For  The successful candidate will be an experienced care-home professional who leads by example, understands what excellent care looks like and can create a positive culture for residents, families and staff.
Essential Requirements  Applicants  must  have:
A minimum of  1 year's experience as a Registered Manager/Care Home Manager
NVQ Level 5 in Leadership and Management for Health & Social Care , or an equivalent recognised qualification
A  proven track record of achieving a CQC rating of GOOD or OUTSTANDING  in a previous management role
Strong working knowledge of CQC regulations, quality frameworks and regulatory compliance
Demonstrable experience of successfully leading and developing care teams
Strong understanding of safeguarding, governance, risk management and quality assurance
Excellent leadership, communication and organisational skills
A genuine commitment to delivering outstanding, person-centred care
A  clinical background (RGN/RMN) is highly desirable  and would be a significant advantage.
Your Role  As Registered Manager, you will have overall responsibility for the leadership, quality, compliance and operational performance of the home.
You will:
Lead the home with a clear focus on quality, safety and resident experience
Maintain and continually improve standards in line with CQC requirements
Ensure the service remains fully compliant and inspection-ready
Lead, motivate and develop the nursing and care teams
Promote a positive, accountable and supportive working culture
Oversee recruitment, retention, supervision and staff performance
Maintain robust clinical governance and quality-assurance systems
Oversee safeguarding, medication management, care planning and risk management
Build strong relationships with residents, relatives, commissioners and healthcare professionals
Monitor budgets, staffing and resources while maintaining excellent standards of care
Identify opportunities for continuous improvement across the service
The Opportunity   Salary: £55,000 per annum (non-clinical) £65,000 per annum (clinical)
Full-time, permanent position
Monday Friday working
41-bed nursing home
Ilkeston, Derbyshire
This position offers an excellent opportunity for an established manager who takes pride in running a high-quality service and wants to make a meaningful impact on the lives of residents and their families.