Overview
We are seeking an exceptional, inspiring and experienced nursing leader to join us as Associate Director of Nursing for Babies, Children and Young People at Wirral University Teaching Hospital (WUTH). As a key member of the Divisional Leadership Team, you will work alongside the Divisional Director of Nursing and Midwifery and the Divisional Director of Operations to lead Paediatric and Neonatal Services. These services include Acute Paediatrics, Children's Emergency Department, Paediatric Assessment Unit, Hospital at Home, Children's Outpatient Services, Community Paediatric services and a Level III Neonatal Unit.
In this high-profile role, you will lead nursing teams and services across all WUTH's Paediatrics and Neonatal services, ensure delivery of safe, evidence-based, compassionate, and family-centred care, strengthen patient pathways, drive service improvement, and elevate the experience of patients, families, and colleagues. You will shape strategic initiatives and professional standards, acting as a trusted advisor and advocate for children and young people across the Trust. This is an opportunity to lead, influence, and shape children\u2019s and neonatal services across multiple sites within WUTH. The Associate Director of Nursing (ADoN) for Children is the most senior professional nursing leader for Babies, Children and Young People\u2019s (BCYP) services across Wirral University Teaching Hospital and associated community services.
As a key member of the BCYP Divisional Triumvirates, the ADoN is accountable for delivering high-quality, safe, effective, efficient, and compassionate care aligned with the Trust\u2019s vision, values, and the Safe & Compassionate programme. The role provides strategic direction, professional leadership, and operational oversight for children and neonatal nursing services across acute, ambulatory, and community pathways. The postholder is part of the Trust\u2019s senior nursing leadership team for BCYP, championing the WUTH vision and ensuring children\u2019s rights, voices, and experiences shape service design and delivery. The ADoN will work collaboratively with colleagues across Wirral University Teaching Hospital, Local Authorities, Primary Care Networks, Higher Education Institutions, the Cheshire and Mersey Paediatric & Neonatal Networks, Integrated Care Systems, NHS England, and professional networks such as the Association of Chief Children\u2019s Nurses (ACCN). The postholder will drive integrated models of care, strengthen healthcare transition pathways, reduce inequalities, and build a sustainable, skilled, and empowered workforce for the future.
For the full details, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for the Associate Director of Nursing for Paediatrics and Neonatal Services position available at WUTH.
General Information
You are required to apply for this role via apps.trac.jobs. This is where you will be able to track the progress of your application. We will use the email account you provide to contact you regarding your application throughout the process. Please check your email regularly, including junk/spam folders.
By applying for this post you agree that Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust may view and manage the information contained in the application. If offered a position, your personal details may be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Records system (ESR). The Trust reserves the right to close vacancies when a minimum number of applications has been reached.
DBS Information
Trust policy requires that the cost of submitting and processing a DBS application is met by the successful applicant. DBS costs are recovered via salary deduction following starting in post. If the post requires a DBS, the applicant will cover the cost; amounts vary by level: Standard Disclosure £21.50 + £6.50 or Enhanced Disclosure £49.50 + £6.50. This may be deducted from salary in monthly installments for up to 3 months after commencing employment. The Trust encourages applicants to register with the DBS Update Service where applicable.
Apprenticeship Eligibility
Applicants must assess their own eligibility for apprenticeship opportunities in relation to the role. Eligibility is determined by government funding rules and is assessed case-by-case. UK nationals or those with the right of abode are typically eligible if ordinarily resident in the UK, the British Overseas Territories, or the Crown Dependencies for at least three years prior to the start date. For more information, refer to GOV.UK apprenticeship funding rules.
Right to Work / Sponsorship Eligibility
Eligibility to work in the UK will be verified during the final stages of the selection process. Candidates must have the right to work in the UK before commencing employment or meet Home Office visa sponsorship criteria. Applicants should assess their eligibility for visa sponsorship; sponsorship cannot be guaranteed for all roles. For guidance, see Skilled Worker Visa information on GOV.UK and related NHS/IH guidance.
Safeguarding
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of unborn babies, children and adults and adheres to Wirral Safeguarding Children Partnership and Wirral Safeguarding Adults Partnership Board policies. All staff must complete mandatory Protecting Vulnerable People training and follow Trust policies and practice guidance.
Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the region\u2019s largest acute trusts, employing over 6,000 staff and serving a population of approximately 400,000. We have around 855 beds and a turnover in excess of £337m.
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