Paediatric nurse (fixed term)

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Paediatric Clinical Leader to work as part of our team at Blackpool Teaching Hospitals.

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Band 6 Paediatric Nurse to join our dynamic and supportive paediatric team.

This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled clinician with strong leadership capability to take on a key role in delivering high-quality, safe, and effective care to children and young people within an acute paediatric setting. The successful applicant will demonstrate clinical expertise, a proactive approach to patient safety, and a commitment to continuous service improvement.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will support the delivery of safe, effective, and compassionate care, acting as a clinical leader and role model within the team.

Key responsibilities include:

• Acting as nurse in charge, coordinating shifts and ensuring safe staffing and patient flow
• Delivering high standards of direct patient care, including care of acutely unwell children
• Providing clinical leadership, supervision, and support to nursing staff and students
• Managing and escalating clinical incidents and safeguarding concerns appropriately
• Working collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team (MDT) to deliver holistic care
• Participating in audit, governance, and quality improvement initiatives
• Supporting staff development, including mentorship, supervision, and appraisal processes
• Ensuring effective communication with patients, families, and colleagues

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The Band 6 Sister will work with the MDT, including maternity colleagues and NWODN to ensure a seamless pathway of care for neonates and their families. Responsible for shift coordination and allocation of duties to junior staff, the post holder will be responsible for ensuring patient safety, involved in quality improvement and promotion of family integrated care.

Please ensure you read the attached Job Description & Person Specification for more information.

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.