Paediatric Clinical Lead

Leaders in Care; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Mileage reimbursement

Flexible hours

Clinical training

Career progression

Job summary

Leaders in Care is recruiting a Paediatric Clinical Lead to oversee complex paediatric care packages across Bristol, Cheltenham and Swindon, guiding NMC-registered nurses and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to deliver outstanding, child-centred care.

This hybrid role includes one to two days working from home each week, flexible hours, and continuous professional development, with mileage reimbursement and clear opportunities for career progression.

Qualifications

• Registered Children's Nurse or equivalent with NMC registration.
• Minimum two years' experience managing complex paediatric care packages.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel across the region.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee complex paediatric care packages, including assessments and care planning.
• Provide clinical leadership through supervision, mentorship, and competency assessments.
• Drive clinical governance via audits, spot checks, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with families and multidisciplinary professionals while delivering training.

Skills

Paediatric clinical leadership

Mentorship

Clinical governance

Care planning

Education

NMC registered nurse

Job description

Flexible working | Clinical leadership | Make a lasting difference | Outstanding complex care

Every child deserves exceptional care at home, and as a Paediatric Clinical Lead, you'll play a pivotal role in making that happen across Bristol, Cheltenham and Swindon. This is an opportunity to lead high-quality complex care services, influence clinical standards, and support children and their families to achieve the very best outcomes.

Whether you're an experienced Paediatric Nurse, Complex Care Nurse, or Clinical Nurse Manager, this role offers the chance to step into a rewarding leadership position where your expertise will have a genuine impact.

As a Paediatric Clinical Lead, you'll take ownership of a diverse clinical caseload, working autonomously while being supported by an experienced multidisciplinary team. This is a genuinely hybrid position, including one to two days working from home each week, alongside community-based responsibilities across the region. You'll help shape clinical excellence, mentor healthcare professionals, and drive continuous quality improvement, all within a provider committed to delivering outstanding community-based care.

Package & Benefits

• Salary of £48,000 to £50,000 per annum.
• Hybrid working, including one to two days working from home per week.
• Flexible Monday to Friday working hours.
• Mileage reimbursement at 45p per mile for regional travel.
• Permanent, full-time position.
• Ongoing clinical training and professional development.
• Supportive leadership team with genuine opportunities for career progression.

About the Company

You'll be joining a specialist provider of complex community care, delivering nurse-led, person-centred support to children and young people with a wide range of complex clinical needs. The organisation is recognised for its commitment to clinical excellence, high-quality outcomes, and empowering its teams to deliver exceptional care where it matters most.

Key Responsibilities

• As a Paediatric Clinical Lead, lead and oversee complex paediatric care packages, including comprehensive assessments, care planning, clinical reviews, and risk assessments.
• Provide clinical leadership through supervision, competency assessments, mentorship, and ongoing support for Registered Nurses and care teams.
• Drive clinical governance by completing medication audits, spot checks, investigations, and quality improvement initiatives to maintain the highest standards of care.
• Work collaboratively with families and multidisciplinary professionals while delivering specialist clinical training and providing emergency clinical support when required.

About You

• Registered Children's Nurse or Registered Nurse with a valid NMC registration and experience suitable for a Paediatric Clinical Lead role.
• Minimum two years' experience managing complex care packages, including tracheostomy, ventilation, spinal injuries, neurological conditions, or acquired brain injuries.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel across Bristol, Cheltenham and Swindon.

If you're ready to take the next step as a Paediatric Clinical Lead, we'd love to hear from you, even if your CV isn't completely up to date.

Ref: LICEA