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Dementia Lead Nurse (RGN/RMN)

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Posted on Jul 14, 2026 by CV-Library
Leeds, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Social Care
Immediate Start
£25 - £25 Annual
Full-Time
Location: Leeds

Pay: £25.04 per hour

Hours: Full Time (45 hours per week)

Rotherwood Recruitment are currently recruiting for an experienced Dementia Lead Nurse (RGN/RMN) on behalf of a well-established care provider in Leeds.

This is an excellent opportunity for a compassionate and experienced Registered Nurse who is passionate about delivering outstanding dementia care while leading and supporting a dedicated nursing and care team.

You'll play a key role in ensuring residents receive safe, high-quality, person-centred care within a specialist dementia unit, while promoting dignity, independence and wellbeing.

The Role

As the Dementia Lead Nurse, you will oversee the day-to-day clinical management of the dementia unit, providing leadership to the care team while delivering hands-on nursing care. You will ensure care is delivered in line with best practice, CQC standards and the NMC Code of Conduct.

Key Responsibilities

* Lead and support the day-to-day running of the dementia unit.

* Deliver high-quality, person-centred nursing care.

* Assess, plan, implement and evaluate individualised care plans.

* Complete clinical risk assessments and ensure care plans remain up to date.

* Safely administer and manage medications.

* Monitor residents' health and wellbeing, responding appropriately to changing needs.

* Maintain accurate electronic care records and documentation.

* Lead, supervise and support care staff through mentoring, supervision and appraisals.

* Work collaboratively with GPs, families and multidisciplinary professionals.

* Complete clinical audits and contribute to continuous quality improvement.

* Promote dignity, respect, choice and independence for every resident.

* Ensure compliance with CQC regulations, safeguarding and infection prevention standards.

What We're Looking For

* Registered Nurse (RGN or RMN) with a valid NMC PIN.

* Previous experience working within dementia care.

* Experience leading or supervising a nursing or care team.

* Excellent communication and leadership skills.

* Strong clinical knowledge and decision-making abilities.

* Passion for delivering exceptional dementia care.

* Flexible, reliable and able to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.

What's on Offer

* £25.04 per hour.

* Full-time permanent position (45 hours per week).

* Paid handovers.

* Ongoing professional development and revalidation support.

* Access to excellent training programmes.

* Career progression opportunities.

* Company pension.

* Free uniform.

* Free on-site parking.

* Long service recognition.

If you're an experienced RGN or RMN looking to take the next step in your nursing career and lead a specialist dementia service, we'd love to hear from you

Reference: 225366582

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CV-Library

Dementia Lead Nurse (RGN/RMN)

CV-Library

Posted on Jul 14, 2026 by CV-Library

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Leeds, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Social Care
Immediate Start
£25 - £25 Annual
Full-Time
Location: Leeds

Pay: £25.04 per hour

Hours: Full Time (45 hours per week)

Rotherwood Recruitment are currently recruiting for an experienced Dementia Lead Nurse (RGN/RMN) on behalf of a well-established care provider in Leeds.

This is an excellent opportunity for a compassionate and experienced Registered Nurse who is passionate about delivering outstanding dementia care while leading and supporting a dedicated nursing and care team.

You'll play a key role in ensuring residents receive safe, high-quality, person-centred care within a specialist dementia unit, while promoting dignity, independence and wellbeing.

The Role

As the Dementia Lead Nurse, you will oversee the day-to-day clinical management of the dementia unit, providing leadership to the care team while delivering hands-on nursing care. You will ensure care is delivered in line with best practice, CQC standards and the NMC Code of Conduct.

Key Responsibilities

* Lead and support the day-to-day running of the dementia unit.

* Deliver high-quality, person-centred nursing care.

* Assess, plan, implement and evaluate individualised care plans.

* Complete clinical risk assessments and ensure care plans remain up to date.

* Safely administer and manage medications.

* Monitor residents' health and wellbeing, responding appropriately to changing needs.

* Maintain accurate electronic care records and documentation.

* Lead, supervise and support care staff through mentoring, supervision and appraisals.

* Work collaboratively with GPs, families and multidisciplinary professionals.

* Complete clinical audits and contribute to continuous quality improvement.

* Promote dignity, respect, choice and independence for every resident.

* Ensure compliance with CQC regulations, safeguarding and infection prevention standards.

What We're Looking For

* Registered Nurse (RGN or RMN) with a valid NMC PIN.

* Previous experience working within dementia care.

* Experience leading or supervising a nursing or care team.

* Excellent communication and leadership skills.

* Strong clinical knowledge and decision-making abilities.

* Passion for delivering exceptional dementia care.

* Flexible, reliable and able to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.

What's on Offer

* £25.04 per hour.

* Full-time permanent position (45 hours per week).

* Paid handovers.

* Ongoing professional development and revalidation support.

* Access to excellent training programmes.

* Career progression opportunities.

* Company pension.

* Free uniform.

* Free on-site parking.

* Long service recognition.

If you're an experienced RGN or RMN looking to take the next step in your nursing career and lead a specialist dementia service, we'd love to hear from you
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Reference: 225366582

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