Paediatric Head of Nursing

Leaders in Care; Manchester; Remote; GBP 46,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading complex care provider in the UK is seeking a Paediatric Head of Nursing to provide clinical leadership across the North Region. This full-time role allows for remote work with regional travel, supporting nursing teams in delivering high-quality care. The ideal candidate will have experience in clinical governance and managing care packages, while ensuring CQC compliance. This position offers a salary of up to £55,000 per annum plus mileage.

Qualifications

• Experience in clinical leadership within paediatric care.
• Proven ability to oversee governance and quality standards.
• Strong skills in conducting audits and service reviews.

Responsibilities

• Lead and direct regional nursing teams and care staff.
• Ensure safe delivery and governance of care packages.
• Conduct audits and service reviews for CQC compliance.
• Deliver staff supervision and ongoing clinical training.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Governance of care packages

CQC compliance

Clinical audits

Job description

Paediatric Head of Nursing – North Region (Complex Care)

Salary : Up to £55,000 per annum + Mileage (45p / mile)

Hours : Monday – Friday | 9 am – 5 pm | Remote with Regional Travel

Contract : Permanent | Full-Time

Locations Covered : Rochdale, Stockton-on-Tees, Telford, Nottingham

Are you an experienced clinical leader ready to take the next step in your career? Join one of the UK’s leading complex care providers as a Paediatric Head of Nursing, leading regional nursing teams and driving quality standards across the North Region.

This exciting Paediatric Head of Nursing role offers the chance to shape clinical excellence, influence best practice, and make a genuine impact on the lives of adults and children with complex health needs. You’ll work remotely with regional travel, supporting multiple services and empowering clinical teams to deliver safe, person-centred care.

Key Responsibilities

Provide strong clinical leadership and direction to regional nurses and care staff.

Oversee the safe delivery and governance of complex paediatric and adult care packages.

Conduct clinical audits, assessments, and service reviews to ensure CQC compliance.

Deliver staff supervision, competency assessments, and ongoing clinical training.

Support new care package mobilisation and contribute to service development.

Collaborate with commissioners, ICBs, and multidisciplinary teams to coordinate holistic care.