Senior Paediatric Ward Lead Nurse

Lancashire Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; Preston; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in Preston is seeking a Sister/Charge Nurse for Paediatrics. You will lead the paediatric ward, coordinating daily operations and working closely with the ward manager to maintain high standards of care.

The role blends clinical practice with leadership responsibilities, including staff appraisals, training coordination and managing sickness and absence, ensuring a safe, patient-centered environment.

Qualifications

• Band 6 on paediatrics, Ward 8, responsible for day-to-day coordination of the unit and working closely with the ward manager.
• Role is both a clinical and leadership role with staff appraisals, off duty, training coordination, sickness and absence management.
• Committed to high quality care, values input from all staff and aims to deliver safe, effective care.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate day-to-day operations of the paediatric ward.
• Lead and support staff including appraisals and sickness absence management.
• Collaborate with clinical educator on training and development.
• Maintain high standards of care in line with Trust policies and guidelines.

Skills

Leadership

Staff management

Communication

Time management

Training & development

Clinical leadership

Job description

Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in Preston is seeking a Sister/Charge Nurse for Paediatrics. You will lead the paediatric ward, coordinating daily operations and working closely with the ward manager to maintain high standards of care.

The role blends clinical practice with leadership responsibilities, including staff appraisals, training coordination and managing sickness and absence, ensuring a safe, patient-centered environment.