Dementia Lead Nurse

Dementia Lead Nurse (RMN / RGN)
Leeds LS20
£25.04 per hour plus paid handover
Full-time | 45 hours per week across 4 days

Meridian Business Support are working with a respected care provider to recruit a Dementia Lead Nurse for a specialist dementia unit in Leeds (LS20). This is a great fit for an experienced RMN or RGN ready to step into a leadership role while remaining clinically involved.

The role:

As a Dementia Lead Nurse, you will lead from the front, ensuring high standards of care whilst supporting and developing your team. You will:

Oversee the day-to-day running of a dementia care unit, ensuring safe and effective service delivery
Leadership role within a well-supported dementia unit
Hands-on care with real impact on residents’ quality of life
Plan, implement and evaluate person-centred care for residents with complex needs
Administer medication safely and maintain accurate electronic care records
Carry out risk assessments, audits, and care reviews in line with compliance standards
Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team
Lead, mentor and support care staff through supervision and appraisals

This Dementia Lead Nurse position combines clinical expertise with leadership responsibility, offering a balance of management and hands-on care.

Skills and experience required:

Active NMC registration (RGN or RMN) with a valid PIN
Experience in dementia care, ideally in a senior or unit manager capacity
Strong communication and leadership skills
A positive, adaptable approach with a focus on high-quality care Benefits and working environment:

The employer offers a supportive environment where staff development and wellbeing are prioritised.
25.04 per hour, based on 45 hours per week
Paid handovers
Structured training and ongoing professional development, including support with revalidation
Career progression opportunities
Company pension scheme
Free on-site parking and uniform
Long service recognition

This is a full-time position working 4 shifts over 7 days, offering a consistent and manageable rota.

If you are an experienced nurse who is passionate about dementia care and looking to step into or continue in a leadership role, this Dementia Lead Nurse opportunity offers both stability and progression.

Meridian Business Support is a recruitment specialist acting on behalf of our client as an Employment Agency for this vacancy