Dementia Lead Nurse
| Company: | Meridian Business Support |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £25.04 - £25.04 |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | Leeds, LS20 9LT |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 15 Jul 2026 |
| Closing date: | 13 Aug 2026 |
Summary
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.
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