Head of Nursing
| Company: | Willing Care Recruitment Limited |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | Chesham |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 11 Aug 2026 |
| Closing date: | 11 Sept 2026 |
Summary
Please note that this role DOES NOT offer Tier 2 sponsorship
Head of Nursing (NMC Registered) – £26.65 per hour – Day Shifts – 36 Hours per week
This role sits within a welcoming nursing home providing care for people with a wide range of needs, including dementia. As Head of Nursing, you will support the Home Manager with clinical leadership across the service, helping to maintain safe, consistent, and person-centred nursing care. Some supernumerary time is included to allow space for leadership, oversight, and assessments.
The home has been thoughtfully designed to support people living with dementia, with specialist features that help residents navigate and feel comfortable in their environment.
Before You Apply
This role requires
current NMC registration and
at least two years’ experience in a nursing home setting.
Applicants must have
previous leadership or management experience (for example Clinical Lead, Deputy Manager, or Head of Nursing).
This position is
not suitable for newly qualified nurses.
Key Job Details
Pay: £26.65 per hour
Hours: 36 hours per week
Shifts: Day shifts only
Weekend working: Alternate weekends
Contract: Permanent
Setting: Nursing home, including dementia care
Why This Role Is Worth Considering
Clear clinical leadership focus with
allocated supernumerary time
Stable working pattern with
day shifts only
Opportunity to influence standards of care in a well-established home
Working within a service that values
personalised, dementia-informed care
Benefits: Training and accredited qualifications, benefits portal, pension scheme, life assurance, competitive annual leave, paid DBS check and NMC renewal fees.
What You’ll Need
Active
NMC registration and nursing qualification
Minimum of two years’
experience in a nursing home environment
Previous
leadership or management experience (Clinical Lead, Deputy Manager, Head of Nursing, or similar)
Strong clinical knowledge and ability to manage multiple priorities
Commitment to promoting and maintaining high standards of care
Experience working within dementia care
Involvement in audits, assessments, or clinical governance
What You’ll Do
Provide visible clinical leadership across the nursing and care teams
Support the Home Manager in the overall clinical management of the home
Maintain and develop high standards of nursing care and safeguarding
Complete initial assessments for prospective residents
Support residents and families throughout the admission process
Develop, review, and oversee individual care plans
Administer medication and ensure safe medicines management
Act as a positive role model, offering guidance and support to staff
What Happens After You Apply
Applications are reviewed promptly. Suitable candidates will be contacted to discuss the role in more detail and outline next steps.
Reference: WILL236421/DB
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