Nursing Home Manager
Location: Loanhead, Midlothian, Scotland
Salary: £45,000 per annum
Contract: Full Time, Permanent
We are recruiting on behalf of an established care provider for a Nursing Home Manager to lead a nursing home in Loanhead, Midlothian.
This is a key leadership role for an experienced nurse manager who can provide strong clinical oversight while ensuring the smooth operational running of the service. The successful candidate will play a central role in maintaining high standards of care and supporting the continued development of the home and its team.
The Service
The home provides 24-hour nursing care for adults with a range of needs, including long-term conditions and complex health requirements. It has an established staff team and a settled resident group, offering a stable platform for a manager to embed best practice and drive continuous improvement.
The Role
As Nursing Home Manager, you will be responsible for the overall management and performance of the service, including clinical, operational, and people leadership.
Key responsibilities include:
* Maintaining high standards of clinical care and governance
* Ensuring full compliance with Care Inspectorate Scotland regulations
* Leading, mentoring, and developing nursing and care teams
* Recruitment, supervision, and performance management of staff
* Managing budgets, rotas, and staffing levels
* Overseeing admissions, referrals, and occupancy
* Building strong relationships with families, professionals, and stakeholders
* Driving quality improvement and positive inspection outcomes
The Ideal Candidate
The successful candidate will be an NMC-registered nurse with previous management experience in a nursing home or similar setting.
Essential requirements:
* Registered Nurse (RGN/RMN/RNLD) with active NMC PIN
* Experience as a Nursing Home Manager or Deputy Manager
* Strong knowledge of Care Inspectorate Scotland standards
* Confident leadership and people management skills
* Excellent organisational and communication abilities
* A calm, professional, and solutions-focused approach
What\'s on Offer
* £45,000 salary
* Company pension scheme
* Ongoing training and professional development
* Supportive senior management structure
* Annual leave entitlement
* Employee wellbeing support
* Free on-site parking
Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age.
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