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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.