Registered Manager

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.