Lead Nurse

Are you an experienced and compassionate nurse ready to take the next step in your leadership journey? At Schoen Clinic York, we are looking for a Lead Nurse to join our Dementia Service – a role that combines clinical excellence, team leadership, and the opportunity to make a lasting impact on the lives of our residents and their families. Job summary As the Lead Nurse in Dementia, you’ll take a pivotal role in managing all aspects of clinical practice within the wards. You’ll ensure that care delivery aligns with evidence‑based practice, national guidance, and the highest professional standards. Working closely with the Clinical Lead, Deputy Manager and General Manager, you’ll support the day‑to‑day running of the unit, creating a safe, therapeutic, and person‑centred environment for every patient. You’ll inspire and guide your nursing and healthcare team to deliver exceptional, coordinated care through collaboration with other healthcare professionals. Key Responsibilities Lead and motivate the nursing and healthcare team to uphold safe and effective clinical practice across Wellen Court. Work with the Clinical Lead to ensure safe staffing levels and contribute to the on‑call rota. Oversee complex assessments, admissions, and discharges, supporting clinical decision‑making and care planning. Ensure adherence to NMC guidelines, the Mental Health Act, and Mental Capacity Act. Promote a culture of learning and professional development by mentoring and training colleagues. Represent the nursing team at multidisciplinary meetings and external forums. Support the Clinical Lead with audits, supervision, appraisals, and overall service development. About us Schoen Clinic UK provides specialist mental healthcare across two key locations: Our London outpatient clinic, where we focus on mental health conditions (including eating disorders) and neurodiversity (ADHD, autism). Wellen Court in York, a specialist residential and nursing home for people living with dementia. All our UK facilities are rated Good by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). In London, our multidisciplinary teams of psychiatrists, psychologists, psychotherapists, nurses and allied health professionals deliver evidence‑based, personalised care. We support patients of all ages with tailored treatment plans, ensuring every individual benefits from the expertise of a highly skilled team working together. At Wellen Court, our dementia nurses, carers and therapists provide 24/7 support in a calm, home‑like environment. We focus on maintaining familiar routines, building meaningful relationships and helping each resident live with comfort and purpose. Care options include long‑term residential stays, short‑stay respite and daycare, as well as palliative and end‑of‑life support. Schoen Clinic UK is part of the Schon Klinik Group, founded in Germany in 1985, an international healthcare organisation recognised for its specialisation and quality. Person Specification Experience – Essential You’ll bring proven leadership experience, ideally gained in a lead or senior nurse role, along with a clear understanding of NICE guidelines, clinical governance, and the principles of safe, evidence‑based care. You will have excellent communication and people management skills and be confident supporting colleagues, and leading by example to uphold the highest professional standards. Qualifications – Essential You will be a dedicated and motivated Registered Nurse (NMC) with a strong background in healthcare and a genuine passion for improving the lives of those living with dementia. Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website. Employer details Employer name Schoen Clinic Address Schoen Clinic Haxby Road York YO31 8TA Employer's website https://www.schoen-clinic.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab) Depending on experience £45,000 + benefits #J-18808-Ljbffr