Interim Paediatric Lead Nurse (9-12 month maternity cover)

Melber Flinn; Greater London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established private hospital in Greater London is seeking an Interim Paediatric Lead Nurse to cover maternity leave in a vital leadership role for their Children's and Young People's Service. This position requires overseeing paediatric nursing across day-case inpatient and outpatient settings. Responsibilities include managing the nursing service, acting as the safeguarding lead, and ensuring governance and clinical standards. Suitable candidates should have a strong nursing background and leadership experience. Competitive salary offered.

Qualifications

• Experience in leading paediatric nursing teams.
• Strong understanding of governance and regulatory compliance.
• Ability to balance leadership with hands-on clinical work.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Paediatric Nursing Service across outpatient and ward areas.
• Act as the Safeguarding Lead for children and young people.
• Maintain and develop governance, regulatory compliance and clinical standards.
• Support and develop nursing staff, promoting a safe and supportive culture.

Skills

Leadership

Governance oversight

Clinical standards maintenance

Safeguarding practice

Education

Nursing Degree

Job description

Job Description

We are working with a well‑established private hospital to appoint an Interim Paediatric Lead Nurse to provide maternity cover for a key leadership role within their Children and Young People’s Service.

This is a hands‑on leadership position, overseeing paediatric nursing across day‑case inpatient and outpatient settings, within a high‑quality elective environment.

The hospital provides planned care for children and young people (typically aged 3+), including:

• ENT, MSK and orthopaedic procedures
• Adolescent and young elite sports activity
• Diagnostics including phlebotomy and some endoscopy
• All activity is elective and day‑case

The paediatric nursing workforce is a mix of permanent and bank staff, requiring clear leadership, governance oversight and strong safeguarding practice.

The Role

As Interim Paediatric Lead Nurse, you will:

• Lead and manage the Paediatric Nursing Service across outpatient and ward areas
• Act as the Safeguarding Lead for children and young people
• Maintain and develop governance, regulatory compliance and clinical standards
• Support and develop nursing staff, promoting a safe and supportive culture
• Balance leadership responsibilities with appropriate clinical input when required

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