Job Description

Nottingham Children's Hospital is one of the UK's leading, "Pathway to Excellence" accredited specialist hospitals dedicated to providing world-class healthcare for children and young people. We are proud to be part of Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust, delivering high-quality care, pioneering research, and training for the next generation of healthcare professionals. Our vision is to be a national and international leader in children's health, offering expert services in a friendly and compassionate environment.



We are seeking an experienced, dynamic, and highly motivated individual with experience in leading Children and Young Peoples services to join the Children's Surgery and Critical Care Directorate as the Head of Nursing and Professions . This pivotal role will involve overseeing nursing and other key clinical staff, ensuring the highest standards of care, safety, and patient experience for the children, young people and families we serve. This role will work in a quadrumvirate and closely alongside the Head of Nursing and Professions for the Children's Medicine and Emergency Directorate. which together forms Nottingham Children's Hospital.



You will work within your role with the Family Health Clinical Care Group Leadership team to shape the strategic direction and service delivery for the directorate, ensuring that clinical care and professional practice are continuously improved and aligned with the Trust's values.

Key Responsibilities include:

Lead and manage nursing and allied health professional teams within the Surgical and Critical Care Directorate .



Ensure the delivery of high-quality, compassionate, and safe patient care through effective clinical governance.



Provide expert clinical leadership and guidance to nursing and AHP staff.



Collaborate with senior multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement service improvements and initiatives.



Develop and maintain strong relationships with other healthcare professionals, both within the Trust and externally.



Oversee the management of budgets, resources, and staffing across the Directorate.



Promote a culture of continuous learning, development, and improvement, ensuring the Directorate remains at the forefront of clinical practice.



Contribute to Trust-wide strategic planning, policies, and clinical initiatives.



Please also refer to the job description for further detailed information



With over 19,000 staff, we are one of the biggest employers in the city with a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our local population. We play a leading role in research, education and innovation.



Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With personal development opportunities available, at NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career!



We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH.



Please see the attached the and Person Specification for key duties and responsibilities.



The role will be primarily based at the Queens Medical Hospital but with an expectation to also cover the City Hospital site if required.



This role also encompasses an on call requirement.