We are currently supporting the recruitment of an experienced and clinically focused Registered Manager to lead a well-established elderly nursing home in Cumbria. The service provides high-quality nursing, dementia and mental health care for older adults and is seeking a strong leader who is passionate about delivering outstanding person-centred care, driving regulatory excellence and creating a positive culture for residents and staff alike. Job Ref: Registered Manager
Location: Cumbria
Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Salary: £75,000 per annum

Key Responsibilities

Manage the day-to-day operations of the nursing home in line with CQC regulations and legislative requirements
Ensure the delivery of exceptional person-centred care for elderly residents living with dementia and mental health conditions
Provide strong clinical and operational leadership across all departments within the home
Lead, motivate and develop a multidisciplinary team, promoting a positive and high-performing culture
Maintain excellent standards of governance, safeguarding, medication management and quality assurance
Take responsibility for occupancy, budget management and overall home performance
Build and maintain positive relationships with residents, families, healthcare professionals and external stakeholders
Drive continuous improvement initiatives and ensure the service remains inspection ready at all times
Support recruitment, retention and succession planning to build a stable and effective workforce
Promote a safe, welcoming and therapeutic environment that enhances resident wellbeing and quality of life

Required Skills & Experience

Current NMC registration as either an RMN or RGN is essential
Previous experience as a Registered Manager within an elderly nursing home environment
Strong knowledge of dementia care, elderly care and mental health support within a nursing setting
Excellent understanding of CQC regulations, safeguarding and clinical governance requirements
Proven track record of leading successful inspections and delivering service improvements
Strong clinical leadership skills with the ability to inspire and develop teams
Experience managing budgets, occupancy levels and overall service performance
Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health & Social Care or equivalent management qualification
Excellent communication, organisational and stakeholder management skills
Passionate about delivering outstanding outcomes for residents and creating a positive culture for staff

Benefits

Competitive salary of £75,000 per annum
Annual performance-related bonus
Company pension scheme
Generous annual leave entitlement
Continuous professional development and training opportunities
NMC registration fees paid
Supportive senior leadership team
Employee assistance programme
Free on-site parking
Opportunity to lead a high-quality nursing service and make a genuine difference to residents' lives

This opportunity is with a respected care provider operating a well-established elderly nursing home in Cumbria. The service specialises in supporting older adults with nursing needs, dementia and mental health conditions, delivering compassionate, person-centred care in a safe and homely environment. This role would suit an experienced Registered Manager looking for their next challenge within a quality-focused organisation, or an experienced Deputy Manager ready to take the next step into their first registration opportunity.

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