We are seeking an experienced, forward‑thinking, and values‑driven Head of Nursing for Paediatrics, Neonates, and Gynaecology to provide visible, compassionate and strategic leadership across a diverse portfolio of women’s and children’s services. You will be a qualified Paediatric nurse with experience across a wide range of services, leading on the delivery of standards across acute and community services.
This senior role holds professional accountability for nursing and midwifery practice across paediatric, neonatal and gynaecology services, ensuring the delivery of safe, effective, responsive and well‑led care in line with CQC fundamental standards, the NHS Patient Safety Strategy, and national clinical guidance.
Working as part of the senior leadership team, you will ensure strong clinical leadership, professional standards and governance are embedded across all services, supporting delivery of high‑quality, equitable care for children, young people, women, and their families.
Translate National Priorities to Local Delivery
* Getting It Right First Time (GIRFT) recommendations for paediatrics, neonates and gynaecology.
* National Patient Safety Alerts and Learning from Patient Safety Events (LFPSE).
* NICE guidance and best practice standards.
* Royal College standards (RCPCH, RCN, RCOG) and relevant safeguarding frameworks.
Key Responsibilities
* Provide leadership for the nursing workforce and professional practice, ensuring safe staffing, skill mix and workforce sustainability across paediatrics, neonates and gynaecology.
* Lead on quality assurance, patient safety and experience, driving a culture of continuous learning, transparency and improvement.
* Ensure robust systems are in place to meet statutory safeguarding responsibilities for children and vulnerable groups.
* Work in partnership with midwifery, medical, AHP and corporate teams to ensure integrated pathways across maternity, neonatal and paediatric care.
* Support delivery of key performance indicators including waiting times, flow, harm reduction and patient outcomes.
* Operate as a highly visible leader who can function with credibility across complex systems, balancing strategic priorities with operational delivery and driving improvement across interfaces between children’s, neonatal, and women’s health services.
Benefits
Staff development, enrolment in the NHS pension scheme, auto‑enrolment to the Temporary Workforce Service, access to onsite nurseries, staff restaurants and accommodation. All staff also have access to free psychological support through the confidential Employee Assistance Programme. Onsite parking is available from only £50 a year.
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Contact
Mark Standen – Divisional Director of Nursing Clinical
Email: mark.standen@nhs.net
Telephone: 07880781072
Catherine Rose – Head of Nursing
Email: catherine.rose9@nhs.net
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