Registered Nursing Home Manager - NMC Registered Preferred

Macclesfield, Cheshire, North West, England

£55000 - £61000 per annum

Expiry date: 13 Jan 2027

Start date: 15 Oct 2026

Dementia

Learning Disabilities

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Nursing Homes

Registered Nursing Home Manager – NMC Registered Preferred

Location: Macclesfield, Cheshire
Salary: £61,000 per annum
Job type: Full-time, permanent

The Role

We are recruiting a Registered Nursing Home Manager on behalf of a care provider for a 36-bed nursing home in Macclesfield.

The home was rated Good by the CQC at its most recent inspection. The successful candidate will take overall responsibility for the day-to-day running of the service, maintaining high standards of care, ensuring regulatory compliance and leading the staff team effectively.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the nursing team to deliver consistently high standards of clinical care and positive outcomes for residents.
• Ensure the home operates in accordance with CQC standards, statutory legislation and all relevant regulatory requirements.
• Drive quality assurance, clinical governance and continuous improvement across the service.
• Lead, support and develop the multidisciplinary team, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration and high performance.
• Monitor and maintain clinical standards throughout the home, ensuring care is safe, effective and person-centred.
• Oversee occupancy, staffing levels and resource allocation to support the efficient running of the service.
• Build and maintain positive working relationships with residents, relatives, healthcare professionals and regulatory representatives.
• Promote clear, consistent communication across the team and with all key stakeholders.
• Identify and manage potential risks through regular assessments, ensuring appropriate safety measures are implemented and reviewed.
• Develop the home's profile within the local community and support initiatives to maintain and increase occupancy.
• Oversee safeguarding procedures, infection prevention and control, and health and safety practices, ensuring policies are consistently followed.

About You

• At least 2 years’ experience as a Registered Manager or within a nursing home environment.
• A Level 5 qualification in Leadership and Management for Health and Social Care, which is essential for this position.
• Current, valid NMC registration as a Registered Nurse (RGN). (Preferred)
• A thorough understanding of CQC standards, regulatory requirements and clinical governance.
• Strong clinical knowledge and demonstrable experience overseeing nursing care services.
• Proven ability to lead, motivate and develop a multidisciplinary care team.
• A commitment to ensuring care is delivered safely and consistently, promoting residents’ dignity, independence and quality of life.
• Experience managing staff recruitment, induction, training, supervision and performance, alongside implementing quality assurance processes to maintain high standards of care.
• Excellent communication, organisational and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities effectively.
• A proactive, solutions-focused approach, with an understanding of the commercial and operational demands of running a care home.
• A full, valid UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.

Salary and Benefits

• £61,000 per annum.
• Full-time, permanent position.
• Responsibility for a 36-bed nursing home in Macclesfield.
• An established service with a most recent CQC rating of Good.
• The opportunity to lead the team, maintain care standards and deliver ongoing service improvements.

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Contact Details:

If you would like to be considered for this exciting opportunity, please contact Troy Walker direct on View phone number on healthrecruitnetwork.co.uk. Alternatively apply for the role with your CV to get the ball rolling!

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