Nursing Community Manager - General
About this role
Job Title: Nursing Community Manager – General Care
Client Location: Kingfisher Lodge Care Centre, Chestnut Walk, Bristol, BS31 3BG
Agency: Supportive Bridge Staffing
Pay Rate: £23.50 per hour
Hours: 36.00 hours per week (Permanent)
Shift: Day or Night Shifts Available
Clinical Leadership. Empowered Teams. Exceptional Care.
At Supportive Bridge Staffing, we specialize in connecting high-caliber nurse leaders with premier healthcare providers across the UK. On behalf of our client, Barchester Healthcare, we are seeking an experienced and vision-driven Nursing Community Manager to lead a dedicated clinical care unit at the outstanding Kingfisher Lodge Care Centre in Bristol.
If you are an accomplished Registered Nurse ready to step into a key leadership role—combining top-tier clinical governance, team mentorship, and operational excellence—this full-time permanent position offers an empowering and highly rewarding next step in your career.
About the Role
Working closely with the General Manager, Deputy Manager, and multidisciplinary team, you will take full clinical and leadership ownership of your assigned care community, ensuring every resident receives compassionate, high-quality, person-centred care.
Your key responsibilities will include:
Clinical Governance & Oversight: Managing day-to-day clinical operations within your community, ensuring accurate care plans, safe medication administration, and strict adherence to regulatory standards.
Team Leadership & Mentorship: Directing, supporting, and developing a team of nurses and care assistants, fostering a culture of continuous learning, professional growth, and best practice.
Quality Improvement: Leading clinical audits and initiative drives to elevate care outcomes, promote resident independence, and maintain high regulatory compliance.
Collaborative Working: Partnering with families, GPs, and multidisciplinary healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive, holistic care for every resident.
About You
We are seeking a confident, empathetic, and decision-driven clinical manager with a passion for inspiring teams and driving clinical excellence.
Key Requirements & Qualifications:
Professional Registration: Active NMC registration and up-to-date revalidation as a Registered Nurse.
Clinical Experience: Minimum of two years' post-registration clinical experience within a social care or healthcare setting.
Leadership & Management: Proven experience in leading, mentoring, and developing nursing and care teams.
Regulatory Expertise: Strong working knowledge of clinical standards, regulatory frameworks, and governance.
Communication & Decision Making: Exceptional interpersonal, organizational, and clinical decision-making capabilities.
Rewards Package & Benefits
Competitive Salary: Premium pay rate of £23.50 per hour (36 hours/week permanent contract).
Career Growth: Unrivaled opportunities for professional advancement and career progression within Barchester Healthcare.
Learning & Development: Comprehensive leadership training and specialized clinical development courses.
Financial Incentives: Generous 'Refer a Friend' bonus scheme.
Wellbeing & Discounts: Access to employee assistance and wellbeing tools, plus a wide array of retail and lifestyle discounts.