Job Description
Nursing Home Manager
Edinburgh
45,000 – 50,000 per annum + Performance Related Bonus (OTE up to 80,000)
Full Time Excellent Staff Benefits
A highly regarded, small nursing home in Edinburgh is seeking an experienced and motivated Nursing Home Manager to lead an established team and drive forward an exciting period of transition and growth. The service provides high-quality, person-centred nursing care and is well respected within the local community, with strong quality grades, full occupancy, and a stable staff team with no agency usage.
This role offers a unique opportunity for a dynamic and forward-thinking leader to take ownership of a well-performing service while playing a key role in supporting a planned transition to a new, purpose-built nursing home in the future.
We are looking for a passionate, visible leader with strong change-management skills, who can support staff, maintain excellent outcomes for residents, and contribute to the future growth and sustainability of the service.
About the Nursing Home Manager role and what’s on offer:
- Permanent, full-time contract – 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday (day shifts with on-call duties)
- Salary 45,000 – 50,000 per annum
- Excellent performance-related bonus scheme (linked to occupancy, quality, and agency control – OTE up to 80,000)
- 30 days annual leave
- Well-established, fully occupied service with no agency reliance
- Strong existing quality ratings and positive local reputation
- Opportunity to lead and support a service transition and future expansion project
- Comprehensive induction and ongoing training & development
- Supportive senior management structure with genuine opportunities for progression
What we’re looking for in a Nursing Home Manager:
- Experienced Nursing Home Manager, or an ambitious Deputy Manager ready to step into their first Home Manager role
- Hold a recognised care management qualification (e.g. SVQ/NVQ Level 5, RMA, or Diploma Level 5)
- NMC Registered Nurse (RGN/RMN/RNLD) – essential
- Proven experience managing change, leading teams through growth, and maintaining quality during transition
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate, retain, and develop a stable staff team
- Solid understanding of CI/CQC regulations, safeguarding, and local authority processes
- Commercial awareness with a sales and occupancy focus, while maintaining outstanding care standards
- Highly organised, proactive, with excellent communication and administrative skills
This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated and commercially aware nurse leader to take the reins of a high-performing nursing home, while helping shape the future of a growing service with strong senior-level support.
To apply, please follow the link provided.
Alternatively, contact Katrusia Prodywus at PSR Solutions on (phone number removed) for a confidential discussion.
Please note any offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS/PVG/Access NI check and employment reference checks in addition to verification of UK professional registration (if applicable), right to work in the UK and Occupational Health clearance.
PSR Solutions is an equal opportunities recruiter and applications are welcome from anyone meeting the specified criteria regardless of age, gender, race/ethnicity, religion or belief, disability, sexual orientation or any other personal circumstances.
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