Lead Nurse: Dementia Care Team Leader

Health Recruit Network; Warrington; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid breaks

Job summary

Health Recruit Network in Warrington is seeking an experienced Lead Nurse to lead a dementia-focused nursing team in a specialist home. The role emphasizes high clinical standards, staff leadership and resident-centred care for complex needs.

The successful candidate will be an NMC-registered nurse with leadership experience, able to oversee care plans, ensure safe medication practices and maintain governance. A permanent contract with a competitive hourly rate is offered.

Qualifications

• Current registration with the NMC as a Registered Nurse with an active pin.

Responsibilities

• Provide effective clinical leadership and day-to-day support to the nursing and care team.
• Lead by example, promoting a compassionate, professional and resident-focused approach to care.
• Oversee the delivery of safe, effective and person-centred nursing care for residents living with dementia and complex needs.
• Complete, review and maintain accurate care plans, clinical assessments and risk assessments in line with residents’ individual needs.
• Ensure medication is managed and administered safely in accordance with prescribed treatment plans and relevant policies.
• Monitor residents’ health and wellbeing, recognising changes in condition and escalating concerns appropriately.
• Promote residents’ dignity, privacy, independence, choice and individual rights at all times.
• Ensure accurate clinical documentation, record keeping and handovers are maintained.
• Support the management of safeguarding concerns, incidents, accidents and clinical risks, ensuring appropriate action is taken.
• Maintain compliance with relevant legislation, CQC requirements, NMC standards and organisational policies.
• Support staff through guidance, supervision, coaching and the promotion of good clinical practice.
• Help maintain safe staffing levels and ensure the effective organisation of the unit.
• Work collaboratively with the Home Manager, residents’ families, GPs and other healthcare professionals to support positive outcomes.
• Contribute to clinical audits, quality monitoring and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Promote a positive team culture, encouraging accountability, effective communication and consistently high standards of care.

Skills

Leadership

Dementia care

Clinical leadership

Education

NMC Registered Nurse (PIN)

Job description

Health Recruit Network in Warrington is seeking an experienced Lead Nurse to lead a dementia-focused nursing team in a specialist home. The role emphasizes high clinical standards, staff leadership and resident-centred care for complex needs.

The successful candidate will be an NMC-registered nurse with leadership experience, able to oversee care plans, ensure safe medication practices and maintain governance. A permanent contract with a competitive hourly rate is offered.