Clinical Lead – Paediatrics

Position Overview

Job Title: Clinical Lead – Paediatrics
Agency: Supportive Bridge Staffing Agency
Location: The Alexandra Hospital, Cheadle
Employment Type: Permanent | Full-Time (37.5 hours per week, flexible shift pattern)
Salary: Up to £48,000.00 per year (commensurate with experience, training, and qualifications)

About Supportive Bridge Staffing Agency

At Supportive Bridge Staffing Agency, we specialize in connecting top-tier clinical leaders with premier independent healthcare providers. We are proud to partner with Circle Health Group—Britain’s leading independent healthcare provider—to recruit an expert and compassionate Clinical Lead for the Paediatrics department at The Alexandra Hospital in Cheadle.

Key Responsibilities

Provide clinical leadership and expert oversight for all paediatric and Children and Young People (CYP) services within the hospital.
Ensure strict compliance with statutory and regulatory standards, including CQC, NMC, and national paediatric guidelines.
Act as the hospital’s CYP safeguarding lead, collaborating closely with the Designated Safeguarding Lead to maintain robust child protection processes.
Lead, mentor, and manage the paediatric nursing team, ensuring safe staffing levels, optimal skill mix, and effective rota coordination.
Guide the continuous development of the CYP service to ensure alignment with national guidance, patient needs, and organizational strategy.
Build strong, supportive relationships with patients, families, and carers to ensure transparent communication and active involvement in care decisions.

Candidate Requirements

Registration: Registered Children’s Nurse (RSCN / RN Child) with a valid, active NMC registration.
Experience: Significant post-registration experience in paediatrics, backed by a proven track record in leadership or management roles.
Knowledge: Strong understanding of paediatric nursing practice, clinical governance, and statutory safeguarding legislation.
Skills: Exceptional leadership, communication, interpersonal, and organizational abilities, with a proven talent for managing complex clinical situations and ensuring safe, high-quality care.
Desirable Criteria: Experience in quality improvement, clinical audit, and service development initiatives.

Salary & Comprehensive Benefits

Competitive Salary: Up to £48,000.00 per year.
Leave: 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing up to 30 days with service.
Healthcare & Pension: Private Pension Scheme and Private Healthcare Scheme covering pre-existing medical conditions.
Family Support: Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption pay, plus family and friends hospital discounts.
Wellbeing & Security: Non-contributory life insurance, staff wellbeing resources, and an engagement hub packed with exclusive rewards and discounts.
Professional Growth: Industry-leading training, development opportunities, and career advancement programs.