Lead Nurse

🔒 Confidential Employer

Posted 20 April 2026

LOCATION

March

TYPE

Full-time

LEVEL

Mid-Senior level

SKILLS

Clinical Governance Nursing Management Supervision Patient Care Leadership Communication Assessment

FULL DESCRIPTION

[Employer hidden — view at passion-project.co.uk] is looking for a lead nurse. The Lead Nurse has additional governance responsibilities over and above the role of Registered Nurse including clinical governance and management support. The Lead Nurse is responsible for ensuring that the standard of care across all shifts is consistently high and in line with regulation, procedures, policy and nursing framework – this includes role modelling of best practice at all times. The Lead Nurse is also responsible for supervision of Nurses and Care Team and must take charge of the Home when on duty.

Your benefits

Welcome bonus
Competitive rate of pay
Opportunities for growth
Contributory pension scheme
Annual attendance bonus
Loyalty bonus on selected work anniversaries
Healthcare cash plan
Cycle to work scheme
Compassionate leave
Wellbeing leave
Compliance bonus
Reliability bonus
Salary sacrifice scheme on childcare
50% discount in the café
Study / Training allowance
Birthday present with items from the café
Wellness app to support mental health

The Lead Nurse Role has additional governance responsibilities over and above the role of Registered Nurse including clinical governance and management support. The Lead Nurse is responsible for ensuring that the standard of care across all shifts is consistently high and in line with regulation, procedures, policy and nursing framework – this includes role modelling of best practice at all times. The Lead Nurse is also responsible for supervision of Nurses and Care Team and must take charge of the Home when on duty. The Lead Nurse is accountable to the Head of Nursing and Care, and deputise in their absence.

The role has responsibility of 20 direct reports.

To work closely with the Registered Manager to understand and oversee the running of the Home and the care provision
To deputise for the Registered Manager when required
To ensure that work is conducted according to the Nursing and Midwifery Council Code of Professional Conduct and relevant professional guidelines
To support the Registered manager in interviewing and investigating situations relating to personnel issues, professional conduct/professional performance attendance etc
To provide clinical leadership for Staff Nurses, Adaptation Nurses, Students Nurses and all other staff, so that they develop their competence and skills which enable them to become competent practitioners and supporting staff
To support the Registered Manager in investigating complaints or concerns with regards to delivery of care services to any of our residents at Askham Care Homes, including cases reported under Safeguarding of Vulnerable Adults.
To carry out and assist with Pre-Admission Assessments
To ensure that communication between the Residents, their families, and the Home is appropriate, effective, and evidenced
To ensure shifts are covered appropriately with RGN’s and care staff and in accordance with Residents Assessed needs and occupancy levels.
To make decisions about nursing management strategies for residents with complex physical and sensory disabilities, seeking specific/specialist advice when appropriate
To continually ensure that nursing practices of the Home comply with the Nursing policies and procedures as laid out by the NMC and supported in Askham’s policies and procedures including the regular review & update of documentation to ensure relevant and accurate
To promote nursing practice in line with relevant research and evidence based practice
To perform audits as appropriate to ensure Excellence in Care and to deliver good clinical governance
To assist with other duties as required. The Lead Nurse Role has additional governance responsibilities over and above the role of Registered Nurse including clinical governance and management support. The Deputy Manager is responsible for ensuring that the standard of care across all shifts is consistently high and in line with procedures, nursing and otherwise – this includes role modelling of best practice at all times. The Deputy Manager is also responsible for supervision of Nurses and must take charge of the Home when on duty. The Deputy manager is accountable to the Nurse Care Manager.
To work closely with the Registered Manager to understand and oversee the running of the Home and the care provision
To deputise for the Registered Manager when required
To ensure that work is conducted according to the Nursing and Midwifery Council Code of Professional Conduct and relevant professional guidelines
To support the Registered manager in interviewing and investigating situations relating to personnel issues, professional conduct/professional performance attendance etc
To provide clinical leadership for Staff Nurses, Adaptation Nurses, Students Nurses and all other staff, so that they develop their competence and skills which enable them to become competent practitioners and supporting staff
To support the Registered Manager in investigating complaints or concerns with regards to delivery of care services to any of our residents at Askham Care Homes, including cases reported under Safeguarding of Vulnerable Adults.
To carry out and assist with Pre-Admission Assessments
To ensure that communication between the Residents, their families, and the Home is appropriate, effective, and evidenced
To ensure shifts are covered appropriately with RGN’s and care staff and in accordance with Residents Assessed needs and occupancy levels.
To make decisions about nursing management strategies for residents with complex physical and sensory disabilities, seeking specific/specialist advice when appropriate
To continually ensure that nursing practices of the Home comply with the Nursing policies and procedures as laid out by the NMC and supported in Askham’s policies and procedures including the regular review & update of documentation to ensure relevant and accurate
To promote nursing practice in line with relevant research and evidence based practice
To perform audits as appropriate to ensure Excellence in Care and to deliver good clinical governance
To assist with other duties as required

Benefits:

Discounted or free food
Employee discount
Free parking
On-site parking
Wellness programme

Schedule:

12-hour shift
Day shift
Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate: MARCH: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: One location

Reports to: Registered Manager and Clinical Lead

Hours: Full Time, Part Time. Shifts are 12 hours per shift

Salary: Competitive and dependent on experience

If you are interested in this position, please complete the form that you can find clicking on the button below. If you are UK-based, please send this form to [contact hidden]. If you are an overseas/international candidate (or you require sponsorship), please contact our partner company AVC Recruit at [contact hidden].