Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Children's registered nurse to join our team as a Paediatric Senior Nurse.

Renowned for our excellence in Paediatric care the Chelsea & Westminster Children and Young People Directorate forms part of the North West London Paediatric Network and has consistently grown over the past few years. We are equipped with the latest technology providing advanced care for our children and Young People requiring both medical and surgical care.

Main duties of the job

• The post holder will provide leadership and clinical support to paediatric areas including in patient, day care and out patients covering across site at Chelsea and Westminster and West Middlesex Hospital sites.
• Working as part of a senior nursing team delivering a 24 hour service.
• The post holder will ensure trust policies and protocols are adhered to, identifying shortfalls and intervening as necessary.
• The role as senior nurse delivers expert advice and will practice expanded clinical skills working collaboratively with the multi professional team
• Overall responsibility for admission and discharges, supporting patients through their hospital pathway
• Acting as the Senior Nurse for professional issues
• Co-ordinating staffing across Children and Young People directorate

About us
Our Trust is one of England's top-performing and safest trusts. We operate two main acute hospital sites--Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital--along with award-winning clinics across North West London.

Our nearly 7,500 staff care for a diverse population of 1.5m, providing full clinical services including maternity, A&E and children's services, plus specialist HIV and sexual health care. The CQC rates us Good in safety, effectiveness, care and responsiveness, and Outstanding in leadership and resource use.

We continually invest in our facilities, including a £30m expansion of critical care at Chelsea and an £80m Ambulatory Diagnostic Centre at West Mid.

We are delivering sustainable healthcare through our Green Plan. In line with Greener NHS ambitions, we aim for net zero carbon emissions by 2045. Achieving this requires collective effort. We encourage staff to reduce their impact on carbon, waste and pollution wherever possible. Every action counts to create a healthier, more sustainable future.

We are committed to equal opportunities and believe diversity drives innovation and excellence. We welcome applications from the global majority, veterans and underrepresented communities, valuing the perspectives they bring.

If you haven't heard from us within 3 weeks of the closing date, your application was likely unsuccessful. Employment is subject to a six-month probation.

Some roles may require weekend shifts at multiple sites.

Details
Date posted: 13 July 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 7
Salary: £58,133 to £65,261 a year
Pro rata per annum incl. HCAS
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Part-time
Reference number: 289-WLCH-108
Job locations: Chelsea And Westminister Hospital, London, SW10 9NH, United Kingdom

Job description
Job responsibilities
Operational Management

• To lead on paediatric site management within agreed policies, protocols and procedures, liaising with the relevant Clinical Site Manager, Senior Manager on Call and Senior Nursing Team where necessary.
• Assist in the development of new policies to support practice.
• To co-ordinate the provision of a safe environment for patients, carers and staff in accordance with the trust Health and Safety policy.
• To take appropriate action relating to complaints, accidents and untoward incidents involving patients, visitors and staff.
• To act as an effective role model for all staff.
• Undertake such duties as required to maintain the efficient running of all areas including Children and Young People, in conjunction with the Senior paediatric management team.

Clinical and Professional Issues

• Provide a clinically credible paediatric nursing service, demonstrating expert knowledge and clinical skills.
• To be responsible for the assessment of paediatric patients and ensuring utilisation of appropriate resources to meet the needs of the patient, in association with the medical and specialist teams.
• Provide expert advice on issues related to paediatric nursing care.
• Respond accordingly to reported and escalated NPEWS in line with Trust policy.
• To provide expert knowledge and support to nursing and medical staff, and have an overarching view and responsibility for all patients and families.

Communications

• To provide calm, supportive and problem solving approach to situations.
• To be flexible and empathise with difficult situations.
• Provide support and counselling when necessary.
• Promote and display the trust values.

Teaching and Supervision

• Assist with the development and delivery of training programmes for nursing and medical staff as required.
• To support and supervise staff with nursing skills, those undertaking intravenous drug administration and cannulation through supervision.
• To update own skills and knowledge as required by maintaining NMC registration.
• Assist in the development of research based practice.
• Assist with simulation teaching and training within the department.

Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential

• Registered Nurse (Child)
• Evidence of ongoing, continuing professional development within pediatric care linked to demonstrable clinical competences
• Assessing mentoring qualification
• APLS

Desirable

• Possession of a relevant first degree and willingness to undertake or be undertaking an MSc in Advance Nursing Practice including Anatomy & Physiology, Assessment of the present Child, and Non-medical prescribing (2)

Experience
Essential

• Excellent relevant Paediatric clinical skills
• Excellent managerial, leadership and organisational skills
• Able to motivate and develop a multi-professional team
• Excellent teaching, training and preceptorship skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and listening skills

Skills
Essential

• Relevant paediatric experience in an acute setting & taking charge of a department.
• Evidence of significant continuing professional development
• Experience of leading and managing a team of nurses
• Understanding of professional and current issues in children's nursing
• Demonstrates understanding of the role and fit of the Paediatric Senior Nurse within service provision.
• Child protection procedures

Trust Values
Essential

• Putting patients first
• Responsive to, and supportive of, patients and staff
• Open, welcoming and honest
• Unfailingly kind, treating everyone with respect, compassion and dignity
• Determined to develop our skills and continuously improve the quality of care

Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer details
Employer name: Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Chelsea And Westminister Hospital, London, SW10 9NH, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.chelwest.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Lead Nurse Paediatrics WLCH
Senal Soyer
senal.soyer1@nhs.net
07780004056