Paediatric Clinical Lead Nurse in Dudley inDudley PUBLISHED THU 5 JUN 2025 Jump to job information section

The post holder is responsible for the clinical management of the department during the shift, including the organisation of the department activities and the management of staff and resources. The post holder will support the Lead Nurse and Matron in developing and monitoring services and the quality of care experienced by patients. The post holder should have a specialist interest in developing this new Clinical Lead role to facilitate new and innovative methods of service delivery.

To take the clinical lead role in delivering high quality care to emergency and elective paediatric patients. The clinical lead will work clinically on the ward alongside staff to support in clinical effectiveness, and service/ staff development/ improvement. The role also entails collaborative working with paediatric ED to ensure the effective, and smooth flow of patients to PAU from ED Paediatrics.

This new role will focus on the quality of developing and delivering services to ensure patient experience, and quality assurance.

To provide knowledge and guidance to all Multi-Disciplinary Team members to enable best practice within the clinical area.

To identify, devise and lead implementation of new service developments, pathways and changes to practice in the care of this patient group.

To develop the Clinical Lead role to facilitate new and innovative methods of service delivery.

To work collaboratively with the lead nurse to undertake monthly audits to enable the monitoring of quality and proactively action and implement necessary improvements to enhance patient care and experience. The post holder must deputise for the Lead Nurse in their absence.

The Clinical Lead must have a flexible working pattern to meet the demands of the service, at times covering out of hours.

About us

• Leading clinical staff, ensuring best practices and continuous development within the team.

• Collaborating with Paediatric ED for smooth patient flow.

• Leading service developments and ensuring the quality of patient care.

• Conducting audits and working with the Lead Nurse to enhance patient experience.

• Providing professional leadership and maintaining effective communication with the multi-disciplinary team.

• Ensuring compliance with policies and legislation, including safeguarding and health & safety.

• Managing resources, staff performance, and contributing to workforce planning.

• Facilitating staff education, training, and personal development.

• Deputizing for the Lead Nurse when necessary and staying up-to-date with clinical developments.