Senior Paediatric Ward Lead Nurse – 50/50 Clin/Mgmt

West Herts Hospitals; Watford; Hybrid; GBP 52,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is seeking a Band 7 Senior Sister/Charge Nurse for Starfish Ward at Watford General Hospital. You will lead the ward with a balance of management and clinical practice, guiding the team to deliver high-quality, child- and family-centred care.

You will work with the Paediatric Matron and multidisciplinary colleagues to support staffing, development and coordinated care, while maintaining hands-on clinical time with children and families.

Qualifications

• Registered Children’s Nurse with current NMC registration.
• Mentorship qualification or preparation as a practice supervisor/assessor, or equivalent teaching and assessment qualification.
• Current advanced paediatric life support certification.
• PCC Level 2/HDU qualification and competencies.

Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day running of Starfish Ward, helping the team deliver safe, child and family centred care.
• Oversee staffing, rostering, recruitment, staff development and ward resources.
• Care for children alongside colleagues, offering hands-on support and coaching, and lead by example.

Education

Registered Children’s Nurse with current NMC registration

Mentorship qualification or preparation as a practice supervisor/assessor, or equivalent teaching and assessment qualification

Current advanced paediatric life support certification

PCC Level 2/HDU qualification and competencies

Job description

West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is seeking a Band 7 Senior Sister/Charge Nurse for Starfish Ward at Watford General Hospital. You will lead the ward with a balance of management and clinical practice, guiding the team to deliver high-quality, child- and family-centred care.

You will work with the Paediatric Matron and multidisciplinary colleagues to support staffing, development and coordinated care, while maintaining hands-on clinical time with children and families.