Lead Nurse
Warrington, Cheshire, North West, England
£18 - £22.82 per hour
Expiry date:24 Jan 2027
Start date:26 Oct 2026
Dementia
Mental Health
Nursing Homes
Lead Nurse
Pay: £22.82 per hour + paid breaks
Hours: 36 hours per week
Contract: Permanent
Location: Warrington
The Opportunity
An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Registered Nurse to join an established nursing home in the Warrington area.
The successful candidate will be an experienced Registered Nurse with a strong background in dementia care and previous leadership experience. This role is suited to a confident clinical professional who can lead a nursing and care team, maintain high standards of clinical practice and ensure residents receive safe, compassionate and person-centred care.
This is an opportunity to take a key leadership role within a specialist nursing environment, supporting residents with dementia and associated complex care needs while helping the team deliver the highest possible standards of care.
Key Responsibilities
To be considered for this position, candidates should have:
Heath Recruit Network have a fantastic Recommendation scheme that we offer to all candidates. We offer a £200 voucher for a variety of businesses for each successful recommendation/referral.
Contact Details:
If you would like to be considered for this exciting opportunity, please contact Troy Walker direct on 07362056140. Alternatively apply for the role with your CV to get the ball rolling!
Health Recruit Network are a trusted supplier of NHS and Private healthcare services. We supply work to Registered General Nurses (RGN), Mental Health Nurses (RMN), Learning Disabilities Nurse (RNLD) and Healthcare Assistants (HCA). We are one of the fastest growing recruitment agencies in the UK and supply Nationwide. Health Recruit Network are acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy.
Pay: £22.82 per hour + paid breaks
Hours: 36 hours per week
Contract: Permanent
Location: Warrington
The Opportunity
An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Registered Nurse to join an established nursing home in the Warrington area.
The successful candidate will be an experienced Registered Nurse with a strong background in dementia care and previous leadership experience. This role is suited to a confident clinical professional who can lead a nursing and care team, maintain high standards of clinical practice and ensure residents receive safe, compassionate and person-centred care.
This is an opportunity to take a key leadership role within a specialist nursing environment, supporting residents with dementia and associated complex care needs while helping the team deliver the highest possible standards of care.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide effective clinical leadership and day-to-day support to the nursing and care team.
- Lead by example, promoting a compassionate, professional and resident-focused approach to care.
- Oversee the delivery of safe, effective and person-centred nursing care for residents living with dementia and complex needs.
- Complete, review and maintain accurate care plans, clinical assessments and risk assessments in line with residents’ individual needs.
- Ensure medication is managed and administered safely in accordance with prescribed treatment plans and relevant policies.
- Monitor residents’ health and wellbeing, recognising changes in condition and escalating concerns appropriately.
- Promote residents’ dignity, privacy, independence, choice and individual rights at all times.
- Ensure accurate clinical documentation, record keeping and handovers are maintained.
- Support the management of safeguarding concerns, incidents, accidents and clinical risks, ensuring appropriate action is taken.
- Maintain compliance with relevant legislation, CQC requirements, NMC standards and organisational policies.
- Support staff through guidance, supervision, coaching and the promotion of good clinical practice.
- Help maintain safe staffing levels and ensure the effective organisation of the unit.
- Work collaboratively with the Home Manager, residents’ families, GPs and other healthcare professionals to support positive outcomes.
- Contribute to clinical audits, quality monitoring and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Promote a positive team culture, encouraging accountability, effective communication and consistently high standards of care.
To be considered for this position, candidates should have:
- Current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) as a Registered Nurse with an active pin.
- Previous experience working within an EMI, dementia nursing or elderly mental health care setting.
- Proven experience in a senior nursing, team leader, unit lead or similar leadership position.
- A sound understanding of dementia care and the needs of residents with complex cognitive and mental health needs.
- Strong clinical assessment, decision-making and problem-solving skills.
- A good understanding of medication management, safeguarding, care planning and clinical governance.
- Knowledge of CQC regulations and the importance of maintaining safe, high-quality care.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to lead, motivate and support a team.
- A compassionate, organised and proactive approach, with a genuine commitment to improving residents’ quality of life.
- £22.82 per hour
- Paid breaks
- 36 Hours per Week
- The opportunity to take on a leadership role.
Heath Recruit Network have a fantastic Recommendation scheme that we offer to all candidates. We offer a £200 voucher for a variety of businesses for each successful recommendation/referral.
Contact Details:
If you would like to be considered for this exciting opportunity, please contact Troy Walker direct on 07362056140. Alternatively apply for the role with your CV to get the ball rolling!
Health Recruit Network are a trusted supplier of NHS and Private healthcare services. We supply work to Registered General Nurses (RGN), Mental Health Nurses (RMN), Learning Disabilities Nurse (RNLD) and Healthcare Assistants (HCA). We are one of the fastest growing recruitment agencies in the UK and supply Nationwide. Health Recruit Network are acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy.
