Amara Okafor
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Clinical Lead — Complex Care

Amara Okafor

Registered Nurse Manchester, UK Sunrise Care Group1,482 Connections
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Registered Nurse and clinical lead with over 15 years across residential, nursing and community services. Specialised in complex care planning, dementia care and safeguarding practice.

I have led the complex care team at Sunrise Care Group for the past 8 years and mentor newly qualified practitioners across the group.

Care Details
Type of Care ProvidedComplex care & dementia nursing
Right to Work Status British / Irish Citizen
Professional Registration NumberNMC-88293011
DBS Certificate
DBS_Certificate_2026.pdf
Care Certificate
Care_Certificate_Verified.pdf
Experience

Clinical Lead — Complex Care

Sunrise Care Group

Jan 2018 - Present · Manchester, UK

Senior Registered Nurse

Willow Court Nursing Home

June 2014 - Dec 2017 · Leeds, UK

Community Support Practitioner

Bright Futures Domiciliary Care

Sept 2011 - May 2014 · Sheffield, UK

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Reducing falls on a dementia unit by 42%
Complex care

Reducing falls on a dementia unit by 42%

A twelve-week programme combining environmental changes, hourly intentional rounding and staff coaching.

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Cutting medication errors with a double-sign workflow
Medication safety

Cutting medication errors with a double-sign workflow

Introduced a digital MAR chart and peer verification step across three residential services.

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Dr. Sarah Jenkins
Dr. Sarah Jenkins

Registered Manager, St. Jude Care Village

“Amara is one of the most meticulous clinical leads I have worked with. Her assessment accuracy and person-first approach are exemplary.”

Michael Reed
Michael Reed

Operations Director, Sunrise Care Group

“I have mentored Amara since her fellowship. Her grasp of complex care planning is impressive and she consistently lifts the whole team.”

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Laura Hanes

Senior Nurse Manager

“A true team player who respects every staff member on shift. Her leadership during escalations keeps the team calm and focused.”

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Work Preferences
AvailabilityFull-time
StatusOpen to opportunities
Travel RadiusUp to 25 miles
Expected Pay£24 / hr
AttachmentAmara_Okafor_CV_2026.pdf
Skills & Expertise
Complex care planningDementia careSafeguardingMedication managementClinical supervisionPEG feeding
Achievements & Certifications
Excellence in Care AwardNational Care Board • 2024
Advanced Safeguarding Lead (Level 4)Skills for Care • 2023
Dementia Care Mapping PractitionerUniversity of Bradford • 2022
Education
MSc Advanced Clinical PracticeUniversity of ManchesterClass of 2016
BSc (Hons) Adult NursingUniversity of LeedsClass of 2011
Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for CareSkills for CareClass of 2013
Languages
English
Spanish
Twi