Nursing Home Operations Manager - Dorset
| Posting date: | 09 January 2026 |
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| Salary: | £58,000 to £60,000 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 08 February 2026 |
| Location: | DT1 |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Purosearch |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | JOB-56715-20726 |
Summary
Operations Manager / Area Manager / Regional Manager – Nursing Homes (RGN or RMN Qualified)
Dorset | Multi-Site Nursing Homes (5 Homes)
Competitive Salary + Benefits | Full-Time, Permanent
Operations Manager / Area Manager / Regional Manager – Dorset
We are recruiting an experienced Operations Manager / Area Manager to oversee five nursing homes in Dorset. This is a senior leadership opportunity for a RGN or RMN qualified nurse with strong experience in nursing home management, multi-site operations, CQC compliance and clinical governance.
This role is ideal for an experienced Area / Regional / Operations Manager or a high-performing Nursing Home Manager ready to step up.
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Key Responsibilities of Operations Manager / Area Manager / Regional Manager
• Operational and clinical leadership across multiple nursing homes
• Line management, coaching and performance oversight of Home Managers
• Ensure consistent CQC compliance, safeguarding, MCA & DoLS across all services
• Drive quality improvement, innovation and best practice, including technology-enabled care
• Lead service improvement, turnaround and performance management where required
• Oversee occupancy, staffing, budgets and operational KPIs
• Build strong relationships with CQC, commissioners, MDTs, residents and families
• Ensure outstanding, person-centred care is delivered at all times
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Essential Requirements of Operations Manager / Area Manager / Regional Manager (Must-Have)
• RGN or RMN qualified (NMC registered)
• Proven experience in Nursing Home Management
• Experience in multi-site, area, regional or operations management or nursing home managers looking to step up
• Strong knowledge of CQC regulations, clinical governance and safeguarding
• Track record of delivering high-quality care and positive CQC outcomes
• Commercial and operational awareness
• Passion for innovation, digital systems and modern care delivery
• Excellent leadership, communication and decision-making skills
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Who Should Apply?
• Experienced Operations / Area / Regional Managers in elderly or nursing care
• Nursing Home Managers with strong history managing successful nursing homes looking to progress
• Nurse qualified care home managers or experienced operations manager candidates with strong knowledge of the nursing home sector
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Why Join Us?
• Senior leadership role with real influence across multiple services
• Organisation committed to innovation, technology and continuous improvement
• Supportive senior team and clear strategic vision
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Opportunity to genuinely raise standards and improve lives
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Apply now with your CV
Early applications encouraged.
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