Lead Nurse
| Posting date: | 22 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 21 February 2026 |
| Location: | Harrow |
| Company: | Willing Care Recruitment Limited |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 1456077693 |
Summary
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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