Paediatric Clinical Lead Nurse

Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust; Ashford; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A community health service provider in England seeks a dedicated Paediatric Nurse to provide clinical leadership and support in various care packages. The role involves conducting assessments, supervising staff, and ensuring high-quality care. Candidates should have valid NMC registration and at least 2 years of paediatric nursing experience. The position offers a competitive salary of £45K with performance bonuses and flexible working arrangements, including home-based options and travel across regions.

Benefits

Competitive salary + bonuses

Flexible working arrangements

Company pension scheme

Casual dress code

Qualifications

• Valid NMC registration as a Paediatric Nurse.
• Minimum 2 years' experience in paediatric nursing.
• Strong clinical knowledge of paediatric practices.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership to nursing and carer staff.
• Conduct initial assessments and update care plans.
• Ensure accurate medication administration and clinical practices.

Skills

NMC registration (Paediatric Nurse)

Experience in paediatric nursing

Leadership and supervision skills

Excellent communication skills

Organisational skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

Qualification as Paediatric Nurse

Job description

Job Summary

Provide clinical leadership and support to nurses and carers across paediatric packages. Maintain clinical accountability for service users in the community, ensuring safe and high‑quality care.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct initial assessments, risk assessments and write or update care plans.
• Conduct complete face‑to‑face home visits to supervise care delivery.
• Respond promptly to clinical complaints and incidents in line with the company policy.
• Ensure accurate medication administration and adherence to safe clinical practices.
• Supervise and appraise nursing/carer staff, including spot checks and audits.
• Train staff or facilitate training sessions to maintain clinical standards.
• Attend MDT meetings, regulatory inspections and contribute to quality improvement initiatives.

Skills & Experience Required

• Essential: Valid NMC registration (Paediatric Nurse).
• Essential: Minimum 2 years’ experience in paediatric nursing.
• Essential: Strong clinical knowledge of paediatric nursing practices.
• Essential: Experience in leadership, supervision and service user assessments.
• Essential: Excellent communication, organisational and problem‑solving skills.
• Desirable: Experience as a Clinical Lead Nurse or in a similar leadership role.
• Desirable: Knowledge of complex care packages, safeguarding and risk management.

Benefits

• Competitive salary £45K per annum + bonuses (full‑time; pro‑rata if part‑time 3 days).
• Casual dress and company events.
• Flexible working (home‑based with travel).
• Company pension scheme.
• Flexitime and autonomy over diary management.
• Bonus scheme, performance bonuses and yearly bonus.

Schedule

• Full‑time or part‑time 3 days available with flexibility in diary management.
• Travel required across regions where packages are based (Sussex, Kent, Bristol, London, Norfolk & Wales).
• Occasional overnight stays required.

How to Apply

If you are a compassionate, motivated and experienced Paediatric Nurse with leadership ambitions, we would love to hear from you. Apply today with your CV and covering statement.

For an informal chat, contact Fel on 07442 038239.