Dementia Lead; RMN
Listed on 2026-10-01
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Nursing
Nursing Home, Mental Health Nurse, Charge Nurse
Location: York and North Yorkshire
Dementia Unit Manager (RMN or Dementia Qualified)
- York
- £36,500 to £37,500 per annum
- 39 hours per week
Lead with purpose. Inspire your team. Deliver outstanding dementia care every day.
Are you a Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) or experienced dementia professional looking for a leadership role where you can make a lasting difference?
We're seeking a compassionate and motivated Dementia Unit to lead a specialist dementia service. This is an opportunity to guide a dedicated team, champion best practice in person-centred dementia care and create a therapeutic environment where residents feel safe, valued and at home.
We welcome applications from RMNs, Dementia Care Managers, Team Leaders, Senior Care Practitioners and Dementia Specialists
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We believe in caring for the people who care for others. That's why we provide:
- 33 days holiday, rising to 38 days with service
- Free meals during shifts
- Free parking on-site
- Free uniforms provided
- Fully paid DBS check
- Extra shift bonus payments
- Refer-a-friend bonus of up to £400
- Health cash plan, including dental and eye care
- Competitive pension scheme
- Career development opportunities
- Employee wellbeing support and retail discounts
- Opportunities to grow your career with a dedicated learning and development team
As Dementia Unit Manager / Dementia Lead
, you'll lead and inspire a team delivering exceptional, personalised dementia care. You'll:
- Lead a specialist dementia care team
- Oversee care planning and clinical standards
- Support and develop colleagues through coaching and mentorship
- Champion person-centred dementia care approaches
- Build positive relationships with residents and families
- Maintain a safe, therapeutic and engaging environment
- Drive continuous improvement and best practice across the service
- Current NMC registration as an RMN or NVQ/Diploma Level 3 (or above), with ambition to achieve Level 4
- Experience supporting people living with dementia
- Strong leadership and team development skills
- Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities
- A calm, organised and compassionate approach
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