Job Title: Deputy Home Manager (Nurse Qualified) Location: Exeter Home Type: 72-bed modern, spacious nursing home Contract: Full-time Salary: Upwards of £50,000 per annum (dependent on experience) About the Home We are a modern, well-equipped 72-bed nursing home based in Exeter, providing high-quality nursing and residential care in a spacious and supportive environment. The home is committed to delivering outstanding, person-centred care and maintaining excellent clinical and regulatory standards. The Role We are seeking an experienced Nurse-qualified Deputy Home Manager to support the Home Manager in the day-to-day leadership and clinical oversight of the service. This is a senior role combining hands-on nursing, staff leadership, and governance, ensuring the highest standards of care and compliance across the home. Key Responsibilities Support the Home Manager with the overall management and performance of the home Provide strong clinical leadership and act as a role model for best nursing practice Ensure compliance with CQC regulations, NMC standards, and internal policies Lead, mentor, and develop nursing and care teams Oversee care planning, risk assessments, medication management, and clinical audits Support recruitment, staff supervision, appraisals, and ongoing training Deputise for the Home Manager in their absence Build positive relationships with residents, families, GPs, and external professionals Promote a safe, caring, well-led, and responsive service Requirements Registered Nurse (RGN / RMN / RNLD) with a valid NMC PIN Proven experience in a nursing home or care home environment Experience in a senior or leadership nursing role (Deputy Manager, Clinical Lead, Senior Nurse) Strong knowledge of CQC standards and regulatory compliance Confident leadership style with excellent communication and organisational skills A genuine commitment to high-quality, person-centred care What We Offer Salary upwards of £50,000 per annum Supportive and experienced management team Ongoing training and career development opportunities A modern, well-resourced working environment The opportunity to play a key leadership role within a high-quality nursing homeSearch 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