Clinical Lead - Paediatrics Ward

37.5 Hours & Permanent

Salary:
Up to £52,000.00 per year (depending on level of experience, training and qualification)

Clinical Lead - Paediatrics Ward

The Hampshire Clinic is part of Circle Health Group, Britain's leading provider of independent healthcare with a nationwide network of hospitals & clinics, performing more complex surgery than any other private healthcare provider in the country.

This is a full-time role for 37.5 hours a week. The role holder will be required to cover a flexible shift pattern.

• Provide clinical leadership and expert oversight for all paediatric and CYP services within the hospital.
• Ensure compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements (CQC, NMC, national paediatric standards).
• Lead on the implementation of clinical governance, safeguarding, and quality improvement frameworks within CYP services.
• Act as the lead nurse for paediatrics, advising senior leadership on clinical issues, risk, and service development.
• Oversee the safe admission, care, and discharge of paediatric patients, ensuring pathways meet best practice standards.
• Act as the hospital’s CYP safeguarding lead, working closely with the Designated Safeguarding Lead to ensure robust safeguarding processes.
• Lead and manage the paediatric nursing team, ensuring safe staffing, skill mix, and rota management.
• Lead the development of the CYP service, ensuring it evolves in line with national guidance, patient needs, and organisational strategy.

• Registered Children’s Nurse (RSCN / RN (Child)) with valid NMC registration.
• Significant post‑registration experience in paediatrics, including previous leadership or management roles.
• Strong knowledge of paediatric nursing practice, clinical governance, and safeguarding legislation.
• Proven ability to lead teams, manage complex situations, and ensure high‑quality, safe care.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and influencing skills.
• Strong organisational and time management abilities.
• Experience in quality improvement, audit, and service development.
• Postgraduate qualification in paediatric nursing, leadership, or management.
• Experience in both NHS and independent healthcare settings.
• Safeguarding Children Level 4 training.
• Experience leading CQC inspections or equivalent regulatory reviews.
• Evidence of research, teaching, or involvement in service innovation projects.

Circle Health Group is committed to offering competitive starting salaries and access to a wide range of employee benefits, including:

• 25 days holiday per year + bank holidays, increasing to 30 days with service
• Private Pension Scheme
• Private Healthcare Scheme for treatment at our hospitals, covering pre‑existing medical conditions
• Friends & Family Hospital Discounts
• Family Friendly policies, including enhanced Maternity, Paternity & Adoption pay
• Non‑contributory life insurance
• Staff engagement hub with access to discounts and extensive rewards and voluntary benefits
• Access to resources, tools and services to support your wellbeing
• Employee recognition programmes
• Industry leading training and development opportunities

Circle Health Group is committed to creating a diverse workforce and offering inclusive opportunities for all our colleagues.