Dementia Lead Nurse; RGN​/RMN

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.