Dementia Lead Nurse
J3219
Posted: 14/07/2026
- £25.04
- Leeds, Yorkshire,
- Permanent
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:
Skills and experience required:
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.
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
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
- 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
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.
