Please note that this role DOES NOT offer Tier 2 sponsorship
Lead Nurse (Registered Nurse) – £22–£23 per hour – 36 Hours – Day Shifts
This nursing home provides residential, nursing, dementia, mental health, and palliative care for adults within a well-established nursing home rated Good by the CQC. As the Lead Nurse you will have the day-to-day responsibility for a designated unit, combining hands-on clinical practice with leadership of the nursing and care team.
Before You Apply
* This role requires experience in a senior or unit lead nursing position within a nursing home.
* Applicants must be a registered nurse confident overseeing clinical standards and staff practice.
* This position is not suitable for newly qualified nurses.
* This role DOES NOT offer Tier 2 sponsorship
Key Job Details
* Pay rate: £22–£23 per hour
* Hours: 36 hours per week (12-hour shifts)
* Shift pattern: Day shifts
* Sector: Nursing, dementia, mental health, and palliative care
* CQC rating: Good
Why This Role Is Worth Considering
* Clear unit-level leadership with defined clinical and operational responsibility
* Balance between hands-on nursing and leadership oversight
* Established governance processes and electronic care planning systems
* Stable service with consistent occupancy and a broad clinical mix
* Benefits include pension, training, and wellbeing support
What You’ll Need
* Registered Nurse (NMC)
* Experience in a Senior Nurse or Unit Lead role within a nursing home
* Strong clinical knowledge of long-term and complex conditions
* Confidence with safeguarding, CQC standards, and clinical audits
* Ability to lead staff calmly and effectively during busy shifts
* Experience working across dementia, mental health, or palliative care settings
What You’ll Do
* Lead clinical care delivery across a designated unit
* Provide visible, hands-on leadership during shifts
* Support the Home Manager with quality assurance, audits, and compliance
* Supervise, mentor, and support nurses and care staff on the unit
* Oversee medication management, GP rounds, and clinical decision-making
* Complete CHC checklists and support DoLS/LPS processes
* Ensure care plans and risk assessments remain accurate and up to date
What Happens After You Apply
Applications are reviewed promptly. You will receive clear communication throughout the process.
Reference: WILL201567/SM
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