Lead Nurse - Care Home

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Posted on 08/12/2025. All Locations:
St Neots. Function:
Nursing Home. Hours per week: 40.5.

Location: Eltisley Manor, St. Neots

Hours: 40.5 hours per week

Requirements: Minimum of 5-7 years of nursing experience, with at least 2-3 years in a leadership or supervisory role

Salary: £24.18 weekday shifts, £26.60 weekend shifts

• Welcome Bonus of £3,000
• Annual Leave:
  Up to 33 days including bank holidays
• Nurse Package:
  Including a cash back medical plan (more details of the full package can be provided upon request)
• High street discounts via HCPA Academy.
• Access to our EAP
• Access to our Refer a Friend scheme.
• In-house training and development.
• Free on-site parking

We are looking for a passionate and experienced Lead Nurse to take charge of our nursing operations and help shape the future of patient care. In this key leadership role, you will drive clinical excellence, mentor and inspire our nursing team, and ensure the highest standards of patient care.

• Leading and supervising the nursing team, providing guidance, support, and mentoring.
• Coordinating and managing the delivery of patient care in accordance with clinical standards and protocols.
• Serving as the primary point of contact for nursing staff regarding patient care issues.
• Participating in direct patient care as needed to maintain clinical skills and support staff during high-demand periods.
• Ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations, standards, and healthcare policies.
• Monitoring patient care outcomes, identifying areas for improvement, and implementing evidence-based practices.
• Leading quality improvement initiatives, including infection control, patient safety, and medication management.

• Strong leadership and decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Proficiency in healthcare management software and electronic medical records (EMR).
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

• Nursing qualification with current NMC registration as an RGN or RMN or RNLD.
• Minimum of 5-7 years of nursing experience, with at least 2-3 years in a leadership or supervisory role.

We offer a supportive and dynamic work environment with opportunities for professional growth and development. As a Lead Nurse, you will play a vital role in shaping the future of patient care while working in a collaborative, mission-driven healthcare organisation.

Eltisley Manor is a thirty-nine-bed mental health nursing home close to St Neots in Cambridgeshire. It comprises three services – The Limes, The Orchard, and The Coach House – all located on the same site. The model of care is designed with patients’ needs and personal circumstances at the heart of our service delivery, leading to a good rating by the CQC Care Quality Commission.