Peripatetic Manager (Nursing) – Elderly Care Home

Peripatetic Manager (Nursing) – Elderly Care Home
Glasgow
£65,000–£70,000

Compass Associates are working with a respected care provider on a senior appointment within their Scottish portfolio. The organisation is seeking an experienced Peripatetic Manager to support nursing homes in the Glasgow area.

This is a high-impact leadership opportunity suited to a nurse-qualified manager with a strong background in turnaround, service recovery and building stable, engaged teams. Capabilities in clinical practice, medication management, staffing consistency and overall culture are essential. The incoming manager will play a central role in strengthening governance, increasing confidence with external stakeholders and supporting long-term sustainability.

Key responsibilities:

• Leading the immediate operational and clinical stabilisation
• Implementing clear standards around medication safety, quality assurance and day-to-day governance
• Working closely with the Operations Manager and regional support to lift develop local authority relationships
• Strengthening permanent staffing, including supporting staff currently in post
• Providing visible leadership that encourages accountability, strong communication and a positive working culture
• Supporting occupancy increases

Candidate profile:

• Nurse-qualified with active NMC registration
• Significant experience managing nursing homes, including turnaround or recovery
• Strong understanding of regulatory expectations, quality improvement and clinical governance
• Confident in leading teams through change and embedding new standards
• Skilled communicator, able to collaborate with senior stakeholders and external agencies

Please note:

This vacancy requires substantial management experience within nursing-led care. If you meet this standard, we’d be pleased to review your application. If not, please consider our wider vacancies or refer someone who may be suitable.

Want to apply?
Submit your CV and we’ll be in touch to discuss compatibility.
Contact: [email protected]
Tel: 0161 527 9638

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