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Job Title


Nurse Qualified Home Manager (RGN / RMN)


Company : Linq Recruitment Specialists


Location : Preston, England


Created : 2026-01-11


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Nurse Qualified Home Manager (RGN / RMN) Large Nursing Home – North West England Salary: £65,000 per annum An established care provider is recruiting for an experienced, nurse-qualified Home Manager to lead a large nursing home in the North West. This is a senior leadership role within a complex, multi-service environment and would suit a confident, people-focused manager with strong clinical governance experience. The Service - Large nursing home (up to 77 beds, currently operating below maximum capacity) - Mixed service provision including: - Dementia nursing care - General nursing care - Residential dementia care - Additional unit currently closed and being repurposed, with future plans for complex care (potentially complex mental health or complex clinical care such as tracheostomy/ventilation) The home is located on a shared site with another specialist service; however, this role has sole responsibility for the nursing home only. The Opportunity The service has a long-standing and committed leadership team, including: - An experienced Deputy Manager (nurse stepping down from Home Manager role) - A full-time, supernumerary Clinical Manager with excellent knowledge of the service - Strong organisational support Due to the size and complexity of the service, the provider is now seeking a dedicated Home Manager to ensure sustainable leadership and continued improvement. Key Challenges & Focus Areas - Improving occupancy consistency in a service that currently experiences high admission turnover - Strengthening clinical oversight, particularly around: - Pressure area care and repositioning protocols - RPI processes - Management of unexplained injuries and incident reporting - Providing clear, supportive, and structured management to a loyal but historically under-managed staff team - Embedding accountability while maintaining a positive and caring culture The Ideal Candidate - Registered Nurse (RGN or RMN) - Proven experience as a Home Manager in a nursing or complex care environment (strong Deputies ready to step up may be considered) - Confident managing large teams and complex clinical risk - Calm, supportive, and decisive leadership style - Strong understanding of CQC standards and governance Package - Salary: £65,000 per annum - Stable, supportive senior management structure - Opportunity to lead a large, well-established service with future development potential Please apply directly or send your CV to Will Mellor on to be considered.