Nursing Operations Manager

Keystone are delighted to be supporting a leading and reputable elderly care provider. We are now seeking an experienced and commercially aware Clinical Operations Manager to oversee a portfolio of services across North London. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in driving clinical excellence, supporting Home Managers, and ensuring high standards of care, governance, compliance, and operational performance across the group.

Job: 2627
Location: North London
Salary: £80,000 per annum

• Provide operational and clinical leadership across a portfolio of nursing and residential care homes
• Support and develop Home Managers to achieve outstanding standards of care and service delivery
• Drive improvements in quality, compliance, occupancy, and financial performance
• Ensure all services operate in line with CQC regulations, company policies, and best practice guidelines
• Monitor and improve clinical governance frameworks, safeguarding processes, and risk management systems
• Lead on action plans following inspections, audits, incidents, and quality reviews
• Analyse key performance indicators and implement strategies to improve operational outcomes
• Work collaboratively with senior leadership teams to deliver organisational objectives and business growth
• Support recruitment, retention, succession planning, and leadership development initiatives
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement, accountability, and person-centred care

• Proven experience in a multi-site clinical or operational management role within elderly care
• Registered Nurse qualification (RGN/RMN) essential
• Strong knowledge of CQC regulations, clinical governance, and quality assurance frameworks
• Demonstrable success in improving compliance, quality ratings, and operational performance
• Excellent leadership and coaching skills with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels
• Strong commercial awareness with experience managing budgets and driving occupancy
• Exceptional communication, organisational, and problem-solving abilities
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel across the region

If you meet the above criteria and would like to know more, please give me a call on (phone number removed) or send an updated CV to . Keystone Care is an equal opportunities employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates.