Paediatric Nursing Lead: Clinical & Team Leader

NHS Lothian; Lothian (MD); On-site; USD 56,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Lothian seeks an experienced Senior Charge Nurse (Band 7) to lead the Paediatric Acute Receiving Unit at the Royal Hospital for Children and Young People. You will provide professional, clinical and managerial leadership to ensure safe, effective and person-centred care.

Join a strong, empowered nursing team; lead recruitment, governance, and service development while promoting a positive culture aligned with NHS Lothian values and supporting staff wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Registered Children's Nurse with degree level education.
• Significant experience in acute paediatrics.
• Strong leadership and staff development skills.

Responsibilities

• Leading and managing the nursing team, including recruitment, supervision and staff development
• Ensuring delivery of high-quality, safe and effective care in line with national and local standards
• Supporting patient flow within an acute environment and maintaining patient safety
• Driving quality improvement, governance and service development initiatives
• Promoting a positive team culture aligned with NHS Lothian values

Skills

Leadership

Staff management

Communication

Clinical governance

Education

Registered Children’s Nurse

NMC Registration

Job description

NHS Lothian seeks an experienced Senior Charge Nurse (Band 7) to lead the Paediatric Acute Receiving Unit at the Royal Hospital for Children and Young People. You will provide professional, clinical and managerial leadership to ensure safe, effective and person-centred care.

Join a strong, empowered nursing team; lead recruitment, governance, and service development while promoting a positive culture aligned with NHS Lothian values and supporting staff wellbeing.