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