Nurse Deputy Manager - Nursing Home

Salary/Rate:£55 to £60K DOE
Job type:Perm
Town/City:Reigate
County:Surrey
Specialisms:Clinical Management
Job ref:33430
Post Date:03.01.26
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Meet Our Recruiter

Mike Tait
Mike Tait
Founder | Director | Social Care Management Recruitment Specialist

About the Role

Deputy Manager (RGN) – Nursing Home

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 this 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 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.
Email: hello@pivotalpeoplecare.com

Phone: 01903 963805
Please note: We’re recruiting on behalf of our client. You must have the right to work in the UK.

Keywords: Deputy Manager; Deputy Home Manager; Clinical Lead; RGN; Nursing Home; Elderly Care; Dementia; CQC; Clinical Governance; Adult Social Care; Betchworth; Reigate; Surrey; countryside.

 

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