Senior Pediatric Nurse Leader & Clinical Mentor

Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust; Northampton; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust is seeking an experienced Nurse Lead in paediatrics to drive education, mentorship and high-quality clinical care for children.

You will work within a multidisciplinary team to ensure staff are confident, competent and supported, while maintaining safety, governance and infection control standards across the ward. The role emphasises safeguarding, professional development and collaborative service improvement.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (Child) level or equivalent with NMC registration.
• Assessment and Supervising Qualification held or pursued.
• Minimum 4 years post-qualification management experience.
• Experience or training in Oncology/Chemotherapy/Surgery/Pre-op assessment.
• Active engagement in CPD and professional development.
• Evidence of safeguarding knowledge and child protection practices.

Responsibilities

• Induct and mentor staff; deliver competency programmes.
• Lead specialist education training enabling paediatric care via new methods.
• Act as clinical educator and mentor for learners and staff.
• Collaborate with practice development to provide ward education opportunities.
• Promote clinical supervision and mentorship across the team.
• Ensure ward learners meet placement outcomes and objectives.
• Provide line-management support in absence of ward manager.
• Support safe mentorship and supervision of learners and staff.
• Oversee adherence to NMC code of practice and corporate standards.
• Maintain accurate nursing records for children and families.
• Participate in service redesign and implementation of best practices.

Skills

Team leadership

Clinical governance

Communication skills

Child protection

Education

Registered Nurse (Child)

Assessment & Supervising Qualification

Oncology/chemo training

Management course

Job description

Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust is seeking an experienced Nurse Lead in paediatrics to drive education, mentorship and high-quality clinical care for children.

You will work within a multidisciplinary team to ensure staff are confident, competent and supported, while maintaining safety, governance and infection control standards across the ward. The role emphasises safeguarding, professional development and collaborative service improvement.