Deputy Ward Leader- Paediatrics

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The closing date is 03 February 2026

An opportunity has arisen for a qualified Paediatric Deputy Ward Leader to join the dedicated children's nursing team at Chesterfield Royal Hospital.

You will need to be able to work within the acute hospital environment on Nightingale Children's ward and be responsible for allocated children’s care. You will liaise with the multidisciplinary team to ensure excellent care delivery for your children. In the future there may be rotational opportunities.

You will be a qualified Staff Nurse with either RSCN/RN Child or RN (and have had experience working with children in an acute health care setting) and the ability to work within a multidisciplinary team are essential. You will have significant post-registration experience working with children and families in an acute health care setting. Excellent communication skills are essential to this post.

Please see the Job description and Person Specification in the attachments. This document contains a full detailed description of the role and what the main responsibilities and duties are along with the criteria that are required.

Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is situated on a green field site on the edge of the Peak District National Park. It is home to the Crooked Spire and is also close to Sheffield, Derby and Nottingham, thus offering numerous choices for recreational activities and lifestyles. We serve a population of around 400,000 people, with a workforce of around 5000 staff and is rated "Good" by the CQC.

We are committed to working with our partners in health and social care to deliver long term financial sustainability and resilience in our performance to ensure we provide high quality services and excellent patient care.

Please see the Job description and Person Specification in the attachments. This document contains a full detailed description of the role and what the main responsibilities and duties are along with the criteria that are required.

• RSCN with post-significant post registration experience in acute paediatric setting
• Teaching and Assessing qualification
• Speciality training
• Evidence of degree level study

• Ability to prioritise and facilitate direct patient care
• Ability to take charge of the ward when required
• Continuing experience as a mentor to student nurses
• Involvement in research and audit
• Demonstrate an active involvement in the ward's development

• High level and awareness of current paediatric issues, local, regional and national
• Demonstration of research based practice
• To have knowledge of Trust Quality Strategy
• Commitment to own role expansion
• Proven ability to influence change

• Adaptable to meet the needs of the service
• Excellent communication skills & professional manner
• Evidence of management of change

• Proud to CARE

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.

Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

£38,682 to £46,580 a year per annum pro rata