Lead Paediatric Nurse - Complex Care (Hybrid)
£40,000 per year
Nursing | Childrens Nursing | Community Nursing
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Healthcare Recruitment
Lead Paediatric Nurse - Complex Care
Location: Hybrid Working
Salary: Up to 40,000 per annum
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
About the Role
As the Lead Paediatric Nurse, you will provide clinical leadership and oversight for a caseload of children with complex medical needs, ensuring the highest standards of care are delivered safely and effectively.
Working within a hybrid model, you will balance clinical, operational, and leadership responsibilities, supporting care teams, conducting assessments, developing care plans, and liaising with multidisciplinary professionals and family members.
Key Responsibilities
What We Offer
Location: Hybrid Working
Salary: Up to 40,000 per annum
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
About the Role
As the Lead Paediatric Nurse, you will provide clinical leadership and oversight for a caseload of children with complex medical needs, ensuring the highest standards of care are delivered safely and effectively.
Working within a hybrid model, you will balance clinical, operational, and leadership responsibilities, supporting care teams, conducting assessments, developing care plans, and liaising with multidisciplinary professionals and family members.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and oversee the delivery of high-quality complex care services for children and young people.
- Conduct clinical assessments, reviews, and risk assessments.
- Develop, implement, and evaluate individualised care plans.
- Provide clinical supervision, guidance, and training to care teams.
- Ensure compliance with CQC standards, safeguarding requirements, and clinical governance frameworks.
- Build strong relationships with families, healthcare professionals, commissioners, and external stakeholders.
- Participate in regular quality assurance audits and service improvement initiatives.
- Support with service development and contribute to the growth of the complex care division.
- Registered Nurse qualification (RGN or RCN) with active NMC registration.
- Significant paediatric nursing experience.
- Previous experience supporting children with complex healthcare needs.
- Competency and hands-on experience with:
- Tracheostomy care
- Ventilator management
- PEG feeding and enteral nutrition
- Strong clinical assessment and care planning skills.
- Excellent communication and leadership abilities.
- Ability to work independently and manage a varied caseload.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary of up to 40,000 per annum
- Hybrid working pattern offering flexibility
- Full-time, permanent employment
- Ongoing professional development and training
- Supportive and collaborative working environment
- Opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children and their families
- Pension scheme and additional company benefits
Salary range
- £40,000 per year