Nursing Home Deputy Manager - Witney, Oxfordshire

Overview

Nursing Home Deputy Manager (Nurse Qualified) Salary: £55,000 - £58,000 per annum (DOE) Location: Witney, Oxfordshire • Job Type: Full-Time Permanent • Sector: Nursing Home Elderly Care Health & Social Care We are recruiting an experienced nursing home deputy manager to join a welcoming, high-quality nursing home in Witney, Oxfordshire. This is an excellent opportunity for a nurse-qualified professional who enjoys leadership, clinical oversight, and supporting teams to deliver outstanding care to older people. This nursing home deputy manager role will suit a Registered General Nurse (RGN) or Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) who is passionate about quality, compliance, and person-centred care within an elderly care home. This position is ideal for an experienced nurse manager looking to step into a senior leadership role, or an established nurse manager seeking a rewarding Deputy Manager position in Witney, Oxfordshire. Apply now with your CV for immediate response.

Responsibilities

• Support the Care Home Registered Manager in day-to-day operations and leadership
• Deputise in the absence of the Nursing Home Manager
• Act as clinical lead for nursing and care practice
• Lead on clinical governance, audits, and quality improvement as a Senior Nurse / Nurse Manager
• Ensure delivery of high-quality care for older people
• Support, motivate, and develop a diverse staff team

About you

• Registered General Nurse (RGN) or Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN)
• Experience working in a nursing or care home for older people
• Proven leadership experience as a care home deputy manager or in a similar role
• Strong clinical knowledge and understanding of best practice in elderly care
• Confident senior nurse with excellent communication and people-management skills
• Experience leading teams and driving high standards of care
• Passionate about delivering outstanding care and supporting staff development

Qualifications

• NMC pin / Nurse qualification - RGN / RMN
• Level 5 Diploma in Health and Social Care Management (desirable)
• Degree or postgraduate qualification in health and social care (desirable)

Salary & Benefits

• £55,000 - £58,000 per annum depending on experience
• Supportive and inclusive working environment
• Opportunity to develop as a senior nurse within a well-run nursing home
• Strong leadership support and clear progression opportunities
• A role where your voice, ideas, and clinical expertise are valued