Job summary
Exciting opportunities have arisen for dynamic, motivated and experienced Paediatric Intensive Care Nurses to work within our expanding team of Nursing, Medical and other Health Care Professionals.

We are a busy and leading tertiary unit providing expert care for critically ill children. Cardiac PICU (cPICU) is part of the East Midlands Congenital Heart Centre (EMCHC) and cares for children within the East Midlands and nationwide who require surgical management of complex heart problems and is home to the first ECMO unit in the country and leads the way in providing excellent and innovative care to children requiring extra corporeal heart and lung support.

It's sister unit, The Children's Intensive care Unit (CICU) provides excellent and innovative critical care for children with a wide range of serious and complex illnesses.

It is an exciting time as the CICU and cPICU will be co-locating together in a new unit as part of the Children's Hospital reconfiguration which will coincide with the relocation of all of children's services into a standalone Children's Hospital.

Main duties of the job

• Responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of programmes of evidence-based nursing care to a group of patients.
• Leadership and supervision of others carrying out all aspects of the caring process.
• Deputise and take charge of the given area regularly in the absence of the Ward/Unit Manager who has 24 hour accountability and responsibility.
• Actively contribute to setting and maintaining high standards of quality nursing care.
• Participate in the effective clinical leadership and management of the ward team.
• Actively contribute to the improvement of services and the quality of care provision to meet the needs of patients, service users and their families.
• Act as a role model, mentoring, teaching, assessing and supporting students and learners on placement and participate in the education, development and mentorship of other staff.

About us
Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).

We have four primary goals:

• high-quality care for all,
• being a great place to work,
• partnerships for impact, and
• research and education excellence

And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.

Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:

• we are compassionate,
• we are proud,
• we are inclusive, and
• we are one team

This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.

About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust: Apply through our website

Details
Date posted
03 July 2026

Pay scheme
Agenda for change

Band
Band 6

Salary
£39,959 to £48,117 a year
per annum

Contract
Permanent

Working pattern
Full-time,
Part-time

Reference number
358-7983419-W&C

Job locations
Leicester Royal Infirmary
Infirmary Square
Leicester
LE15WW
United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

• Responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of programmes of evidence-based care to a group of patients according to changing healthcare needs and varying levels of complexity.
• Responsible for the allocation of patients to nursing staff and the delegation of duties and care priorities to the multi-disciplinary team in the absence of the person with continuing responsibility.
• Provide advice, education, support and information to patients and their relatives/ carers as required and involve patients and relatives/carers in the planning and delivery of care.
• Establish and maintain effective communication with patients and relatives/carers.
• Recognise, prioritise and respond appropriately to urgent and emergency situations.
• Receive reports from team members on the progress of own patients during and at the end of each shift and for all patients when in charge.
• Facilitate effective communication and liaison with other disciplines as necessary to meet the needs of patients especially relating to ongoing care needs and discharge arrangements.
• Ensure that fully accurate, complete and contemporaneous nursing records are written and maintained for each patient in accordance with agreed policy.
• Actively participate in the development and implementation of new ways of working, implementing research-based practice in order to promote ongoing care improvement.

Job responsibilities

• Responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of programmes of evidence-based care to a group of patients according to changing healthcare needs and varying levels of complexity.
• Responsible for the allocation of patients to nursing staff and the delegation of duties and care priorities to the multi-disciplinary team in the absence of the person with continuing responsibility.
• Provide advice, education, support and information to patients and their relatives/ carers as required and involve patients and relatives/carers in the planning and delivery of care.
• Establish and maintain effective communication with patients and relatives/carers.
• Recognise, prioritise and respond appropriately to urgent and emergency situations.
• Receive reports from team members on the progress of own patients during and at the end of each shift and for all patients when in charge.
• Facilitate effective communication and liaison with other disciplines as necessary to meet the needs of patients especially relating to ongoing care needs and discharge arrangements.
• Ensure that fully accurate, complete and contemporaneous nursing records are written and maintained for each patient in accordance with agreed policy.
• Actively participate in the development and implementation of new ways of working, implementing research-based practice in order to promote ongoing care improvement.

Person Specification
Training & Qualification
Essential

• RN - first level
• Recognised NMC Teaching and Assessing Qualification or equivalent
• Evidence of post-registration qualification in Paediatric Critical Care & HDU
• Evidence of continuing educational development
• Have completed a Practice Assessor preparation day and have recent experience in supporting learners in your workplace and supervising their progress and assessing their practice

Desirable

• Diploma or Degree in nursing or health related subject
• Clinical Leadership Programme
• Registered Children's Nurse
• Have successfully completed a previous NMC Approved Teaching and Assessing or equivalent

Communication and relationship skills
Essential

• Effective Communicator and negotiator during complex situations
• Use initiative and has the ability to lead and co-ordinate a multi-disciplinary team with minimal supervision
• Good verbal and written skills

Experience
Essential

• Relevant experience in Paediatric Intensive Care & HDU
• Evidence of innovation and achievements in Clinical Practice
• Demonstrates experience of clinical risk management
• Development of multi-disciplinary working practices
• Nurse in Charge role

Desirable

• Management of conflict
• Infection Prevention
• Experience of Patient and Public Involvement in Service Delivery
• Tissue Viability
• Audit experience / research skills

Analytical and Judgement skills
Essential

• Demonstrates a high level of clinical expertise
• Good understanding of clinical governance
• Knowledge of NHS plan and national nursing strategy
• Ability to effectively solve problems.

Planning, organisation and leadership skills
Essential

• Evidence of successful change management
• Ability to prioritise
• Use initiative and has the ability to lead and co-ordinate a multidisciplinary team with minimal supervision
• Dynamic, challenging individual, able to lead a team
• Acts as a clinical role model and as a mentor, assessor and support for learners within the ward or unit

Desirable

• Project management
• Computer literacy
• Able to influence other professional groups

Equality and Diversity
Essential

• Able to demonstrate a commitment to and understanding of the importance of treating all individuals with dignity and respect appropriate to their individual needs
• All staff are expected to engage in compassionate and inclusive leadership in the provision of high quality care and interactions with others

Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours
Essential

• Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's Values and Behaviours

Person Specification
Training & Qualification
Essential

• RN - first level
• Recognised NMC Teaching and Assessing Qualification or equivalent
• Evidence of post-registration qualification in Paediatric Critical Care & HDU
• Evidence of continuing educational development
• Have completed a Practice Assessor preparation day and have recent experience in supporting learners in your workplace and supervising their progress and assessing their practice

Desirable

• Diploma or Degree in nursing or health related subject
• Clinical Leadership Programme
• Registered Children's Nurse
• Have successfully completed a previous NMC Approved Teaching and Assessing or equivalent

Communication and relationship skills
Essential

• Effective Communicator and negotiator during complex situations
• Use initiative and has the ability to lead and co-ordinate a multi-disciplinary team with minimal supervision
• Good verbal and written skills

Experience
Essential

• Relevant experience in Paediatric Intensive Care & HDU
• Evidence of innovation and achievements in Clinical Practice
• Demonstrates experience of clinical risk management
• Development of multi-disciplinary working practices
• Nurse in Charge role

Desirable

• Management of conflict
• Infection Prevention
• Experience of Patient and Public Involvement in Service Delivery
• Tissue Viability
• Audit experience / research skills

Analytical and Judgement skills
Essential

• Demonstrates a high level of clinical expertise
• Good understanding of clinical governance
• Knowledge of NHS plan and national nursing strategy
• Ability to effectively solve problems.

Planning, organisation and leadership skills
Essential

• Evidence of successful change management
• Ability to prioritise
• Use initiative and has the ability to lead and co-ordinate a multidisciplinary team with minimal supervision
• Dynamic, challenging individual, able to lead a team
• Acts as a clinical role model and as a mentor, assessor and support for learners within the ward or unit

Desirable

• Project management
• Computer literacy
• Able to influence other professional groups

Equality and Diversity
Essential

• Able to demonstrate a commitment to and understanding of the importance of treating all individuals with dignity and respect appropriate to their individual needs
• All staff are expected to engage in compassionate and inclusive leadership in the provision of high quality care and interactions with others

Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours
Essential

• Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's Values and Behaviours

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information
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.

Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust

Address
Leicester Royal Infirmary
Infirmary Square
Leicester
LE15WW
United Kingdom

Employer's website
Apply through our website

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Senior Sister
Fiona Taylor
fionataylor64@nhs.net
07811024784

Details
Date posted
03 July 2026

Pay scheme
Agenda for change

Band
Band 6

Salary
£39,959 to £48,117 a year
per annum

Contract
Permanent

Working pattern
Full-time,
Part-time

Reference number
358-7983419-W&C

Job locations
Leicester Royal Infirmary
Infirmary Square
Leicester
LE15WW
United Kingdom

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