Head of Nursing & Care

Head of Nursing / Deputy Clinical

Erith, Kent

£48000 - 53000

Nursing PIN ESSENTIAL

Well respected & established care provider require a Head of Nursing / Deputy Clinical

Ideally someone who has worked as a Deputy or Home Manager previously

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a fantastic care provider who will support the development of your career. The service provides specialist dementia and end of life nursing and residential care.

The Nursing Home Manager is looking for an experienced Registered Nurse with leadership experience as a deputy manager or Head of Nursing or Clinical Lead to help support them in the day to day running of the home and staff management. The Head of Nursing will also oversee clinical compliance, medication management, change in care plans, development of clinical care and staff training.

The Home Manager is looking for a Head of Nursing with; a valid NMC PIN (RGN or RMN), a background in dementia care, 3 years + nursing home experience and good communication skills.

Key Responsibilities:

• Overseeing recruitment, onboarding and training of nursing staff
• Ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and infection control procedures
• Attending management meetings
• Supervising nursing staff & helping to develop their skills
• Developing care plans
• Maintaining compliance standards

About You:

• Registered Nurse (RGN/RMN/RNLD) with current NMC PIN.
• Confident leader with excellent communication, organisational and problem solving skills.
• Previous experience in a senior nursing role within a dementia or elderly care setting.
• Experience in recruitment / induction / training / appraisals
• Strong understanding of dementia care best practice.
• Passionate about delivering person centred care and driving continuous improvement.
• Ability to manage rotas and support ongoing staff development

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Supportive management team and positive working environment.
• Ongoing training, development, and career progression opportunities.
• Opportunities to contribute to service development and quality improvement initiatives.
• Opportunities for service awards

If you are interested in applying for this job opportunity as Head of Nursing please contact on or email a copy of your CV to