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Head of Clinical & Dementia Care

Central London (with travel)
Senior Leadership | Full-time | Permanent

 

We are supporting a luxury care provider in the appointment of their Head of Clinical & Dementia Care, a senior leadership role to shape dementia care strategy and uphold the highest standards of clinical excellence across their portfolio.

 

The Role

Reporting directly to the Director of Care & Wellness, this role provides expert clinical leadership, with a particular focus on dementia care. You will oversee care planning, governance, compliance and staff development, ensuring that every home consistently delivers exceptional, person-centred care.

Your leadership will be pivotal in:

  • Driving dementia care strategy across the organisation

  • Ensuring regulatory compliance (CQC, DOLS, MCA) and safeguarding best practice

  • Leading audits, training and competency frameworks to raise standards

  • Overseeing medication management, including antipsychotics and PRN protocols

  • Partnering with Clinical Managers to deliver consistent, high-quality outcomes

  • Embedding a culture of dignity, compassion, and clinical effectiveness at all levels

About You

We are seeking a leader with the vision and expertise to elevate dementia care. You will bring:

  • Registered Nurse status with valid NMC PIN

  • Significant senior-level experience within dementia care (multi-site desirable)

  • Strong knowledge of clinical governance, safeguarding, and NICE guidelines

  • A proven track record of improving care outcomes and driving compliance

  • Exceptional communication and coaching skills, with the ability to influence and inspire clinical teams

Desirable:

  • Postgraduate qualification in dementia care, gerontology, or related field

  • Formal leadership or management qualification (e.g. ILM, NVQ Level 5)

The Opportunity

This is more than a compliance role it is an opportunity to shape the future of dementia care in a forward-thinking organisation that is deeply committed to dignity, respect, and excellence. You will have the platform to influence strategy, develop best practice, and make a lasting impact on residents, families, and care teams alike.