Paediatric Senior Nurse

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; Greater London; On-site; GBP 49,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Paediatric Senior Nurse to provide clinical leadership across paediatric areas, ensuring safe patient pathways and 24-hour service delivery. The role involves collaborating with a multi-disciplinary team and upholding trust policies while supporting staff and families.

The post requires a Registered Nurse (Child) with ongoing CPD, APLS, and a willingness to pursue advanced nursing practice.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (Child)
• Evidence of ongoing CPD in paediatric care with demonstrable clinical competences
• APLS
• First degree and willingness to undertake MSc in Advance Nursing Practice including Anatomy & Physiology, Assessment of the present Child, and Non-medical prescribing (2)

Responsibilities

• Lead on paediatric site management within policies and procedures
• Co-ordinate safe environment for patients, carers and staff
• Develop and implement new policies to support practice
• Act as role model for staff and manage admissions/discharges
• Provide expert paediatric nursing knowledge to the team
• Support nursing staff and maintain high standards of care

Skills

Paediatric clinical skills

Leadership

Team management

Teaching & preceptorship

Communication

Child protection

Education

First degree (Nursing)

APLS

MSc in Advanced Nursing Practice (in progress)

Job description

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Paediatric Senior Nurse

The closing date is 16 November 2026

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Children's registered nurse to join our team as a Paediatric Senior Nurse.

Renowned for our excellence in Paediatric care the Chelsea & Westminster Children and Young People Directorate forms part of the North West London Paediatric Network and has consistently grown over the past few years. We are equipped with the latest technology providing advanced care for our children and Young People requiring both medical and surgical care.

Main duties of the job

• The post holder will provide leadership and clinical support to paediatric areas including in patient, day care and out patients covering across site at Chelsea and Westminster and West Middlesex Hospital sites.
• Working as part of a senior nursing team delivering a 24 hour service.
• The post holder will ensure trust policies and protocols are adhered to, identifying shortfalls and intervening as necessary.
• The role as senior nurse delivers expert advice and will practice expanded clinical skills working collaboratively with the multi professional team
• Overall responsibility for admission and discharges, supporting patients through their hospital pathway
• Acting as the Senior Nurse for professional issues

About us

Our Trust is one of England's top-performing and safest trusts. We operate two main acute hospital sites--Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital--along with award-winning clinics across North West London.

Our nearly 7,500 staff care for a diverse population of 1.5m, providing full clinical services including maternity, A&E and children's services, plus specialist HIV and sexual health care. The CQC rates us Good in safety, effectiveness, care and responsiveness, and Outstanding in leadership and resource use.

We continually invest in our facilities, including a £30m expansion of critical care at Chelsea and an £80m Ambulatory Diagnostic Centre at West Mid.

We are delivering sustainable healthcare through our Green Plan. In line with Greener NHS ambitions, we aim for net zero carbon emissions by 2045. Achieving this requires collective effort. We encourage staff to reduce their impact on carbon, waste and pollution wherever possible. Every action counts to create a healthier, more sustainable future.

We are committed to equal opportunities and believe diversity drives innovation and excellence. We welcome applications from the global majority, veterans and underrepresented communities, valuing the perspectives they bring.

If you haven't heard from us within 3 weeks of the closing date, your application was likely unsuccessful. Employment is subject to a six-month probation.

Some roles may require weekend shifts at multiple sites.

Job responsibilities

Operational Management

• To lead on paediatric site management within agreed policies, protocols and procedures, liaising with the relevant Clinical Site Manager, Senior Manager on Call and Senior Nursing Team where necessary.
• Assist in the development of new policies to support practice.
• To co-ordinate the provision of a safe environment for patients, carers and staff in accordance with the trust Health and Safety policy.
• To take appropriate action relating to complaints, accidents and untoward incidents involving patients, visitors and staff.
• To act as an effective role model for all staff.
• Undertake such duties as required to maintain the efficient running of all areas including Children and Young People, in conjunction with the Senior paediatric management team.

Clinical and Professional Issues

• Provide a clinically credible paediatric nursing service, demonstrating expert knowledge and clinical skills.
• To be responsible for the assessment of paediatric patients and ensuring utilisation of appropriate resources to meet the needs of the patient, in association with the medical and specialist teams.
• Provide expert advice on issues related to paediatric nursing care.
• Respond accordingly to reported and escalated NPEWS in line with Trust policy.
• To provide expert knowledge and support to nursing and medical staff, and have an overarching view and responsibility for all patients and families.

Communications

• To provide calm, supportive and problem solving approach to situations.
• To be flexible and empathise with difficult situations.
• Provide support and counselling when necessary.
• Promote and display the trust values.

Teaching and Supervision

• Assist with the development and delivery of training programmes for nursing and medical staff as required.
• To support and supervise staff with nursing skills, those undertaking intravenous drug administration and cannulation through supervision.
• To update own skills and knowledge as required by maintaining NMC registration.
• Assist in the development of research based practice.
• Assist with simulation teaching and training within the department.

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (Child)
• Evidence of ongoing, continuing professional development within pediatric care linked to demonstrable clinical competences
• APLS
• Possession of a relevant first degree and willingness to undertake or be undertaking an MSc in Advance Nursing Practice including Anatomy & Physiology, Assessment of the present Child, and Non-medical prescribing (2)

Experience

• Excellent relevant Paediatric clinical skills
• Excellent managerial, leadership and organisational skills
• Able to motivate and develop a multi-professional team
• Excellent teaching, training and preceptorship skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and listening skills

Skills

• Relevant paediatric experience in an acute setting & taking charge of a department.
• Evidence of significant continuing professional development
• Experience of leading and managing a team of nurses
• Understanding of professional and current issues in children's nursing
• Demonstrates understanding of the role and fit of the Paediatric Senior Nurse within service provision.
• Child protection procedures

Trust Values

• Putting patients first
• Responsive to, and supportive of, patients and staff
• Open, welcoming and honest
• Unfailingly kind, treating everyone with respect, compassion and dignity
• Determined to develop our skills and continuously improve the quality of care

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

£49,387 to £56,515 a yearper annum, pro rata plus HCAS