Compass Associates
Deputy Manager | Elderly Nursing Home
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Deputy Manager | Elderly Nursing Home
Location: Reigate, Surrey
Salary: £65,000 per annum
Qualification: RGN (Active NMC Pin – elderly care leadership experience essential)
Compass Associates are proud to be working in partnership with a nationally recognised, premium elderly care provider who are seeking an experienced Deputy Manager to join the senior leadership team at one of their nursing homes in Surrey.
This award-winning organisation has built an outstanding reputation for delivering exceptional residential, nursing and dementia care within beautifully designed care homes. Combining outstanding clinical standards with a genuine commitment to resident wellbeing, the provider continues to invest heavily in its people, homes and services, creating an environment where both residents and colleagues can thrive.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Deputy Manager or Clinical Lead looking to join a quality-focused organisation that genuinely values clinical excellence, leadership and career development.
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The Role
As Deputy Manager, you will:
- Lead the clinical delivery of the home, ensuring exceptional standards of nursing care
- Support and deputise for the General Manager where required
- Provide visible leadership, coaching and support to the nursing team
- Lead clinical governance, audits, quality assurance and continuous improvement initiatives
- Ensure compliance with CQC regulations and internal quality standards
- Support the recruitment, retention and development of clinical colleagues
- Work collaboratively with department managers and the wider multidisciplinary team
- Build strong relationships with residents, relatives and external healthcare professionals
- Promote a positive, resident-focused culture centred around dignity, safety and person-centred care
Candidate Requirements
To be considered, you must have:
- RGN qualification with an active NMC Pin
- Previous experience as a Clinical Services Manager, Clinical Deputy Manager, Deputy Manager or Clinical Lead within an elderly nursing home
- Strong knowledge of CQC regulations, clinical governance and quality improvement
- Proven experience leading, mentoring and developing nursing teams
- Excellent leadership, communication and organisational skills
- A passion for delivering outstanding, person-centred elderly care
- The ability to influence positive change and continuously improve clinical standards
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Interview Process
- Stage 1: Interview with the General Manager
- Stage 2: Interview with General Manager and Regional Operations Team
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Compass Associates Ltd is acting as a Recruitment Consultant for this permanent vacancy. We offer a £500 voucher of your choice or a charity donation for every successful candidate recommended by you.
Contact
If you would like to be considered for this exciting opportunity, please contact Lily Bulbeck on 02393 874321 or 07921 588667.
Alternatively, send an up-to-date CV to lbulbeck@compassltd.co.uk.
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