Deputy Nurse Manager

Deputy Nurse Manager – Dementia Nursing Home Location: Cardiff, South Wales Salary: £55,000-£58,000 About the Home A warm, person-centred dementia-focused nursing home located in Newport in South Wales, dedicated to providing exceptional care and support for our residents. The home prides itself on a compassionate culture, strong leadership, and a commitment to continuous improvement. The Registered Manager is now looking for an experienced, motivated Deputy Nurse Manager to support them in leading the team, maintain and exceed our clients high standards. The Role As Deputy Nurse Manager, you will work closely with the Home Manager to ensure the smooth daily running of the service, providing clinical leadership and supporting staff to deliver outstanding, dignified care. This role combines clinical expertise with strong leadership and management responsibilities. Key Responsibilities: Support the Home Manager with the overall operational management of the home. Provide clinical leadership to ensure safe, effective, high-quality nursing care tailored to residents living with dementia. Supervise, mentor and develop nursing and care staff, promoting a positive and inclusive team culture. Conduct care audits, manage care plans and ensure compliance with CIW standards and internal policies. Build strong relationships with residents, families, healthcare professionals and external agencies. Assist with staff rota management, recruitment, training, and performance reviews. Oversee medication management and ensure best practice clinical standards are met. About You: Registered Nurse (RGN/RMN/RNLD) with current NMC PIN. Previous experience in a senior nursing role within a dementia or elderly care setting. Strong understanding of dementia care best practice. Confident leader with excellent communication, organisational and problem-solving skills. Passionate about delivering person-centred care and driving continuous improvement. Ability to work autonomously while supporting a collaborative team culture. What We Offer: Competitive salary and benefits package. Supportive management team and positive working environment. Ongoing training, development and career progression opportunities. Opportunities to contribute to service development and quality improvement initiatives. How to Apply If you are an experienced nurse leader looking to take the next step in your career and make a meaningful impact in a caring, dementia-focused setting, we would love to hear from you. Please apply with your CV or call Steph at Puro (phone number removed)