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Job summary


Lead Children and Young Person's Nurse (CYP)

Leicester Nuffield Hospital | Nursing | Permanent | Full time

Salary - Dependent on experience

37.5 hours per week





Main duties of the job


The RoleYou will be an integral part of decision making by working closely with the Nuffield Health Group Lead Nurse and Hospital Senior Management Team and by building lasting and effective relationships with our Consultant partners. At Nuffield Health, you will discover nursing as it should be - with more time to care and get to know the children who are your patients as you help them through difficult times. As Lead for the Children and Young Person's service

Play a vital role in the child's journey through the hospital.

Be a trusted guide and support to them as well as to their parents or guardians.

Deliver high quality, clinically effective care as an essential part of our ward team.

Work with a wide variety of cases which will broaden your skills. You will also work within different specialist areas.

Be accountable for the operational and clinical management of the CYP service

Lead and manage a team of specialist nurses to deliver a bespoke service for our patients

Promote innovation within the service to be responsive to service user needs.

Helping you feel good.



We want you to love coming to work, feeling healthy, happy and valued. That's why we've developed a benefits package with you in mind. Here, you can choose from a range of fitness, lifestyle, health and fitness wellbeing rewards, such as free gym membership, health assessments, retail discounts and pension options. At Nuffield Health, we take care of what's important to you.





About us


Leicester Hospital



Founded in 1969, Nuffield Health Leicester Hospital was originally built from funds raised by the local community and is now one of the leading providers of private healthcare in Leicestershire. The Hospital has a strong local reputation with patients remaining loyal. The Hospital had a £4.5 million refurbishment in 2and was the blue print for the wider Hospitals refresh programme.

The Hospital has 28 ensuite inpatient beds, 2 Laminar flow theatres, Endoscopy Suite, minor treatment room and 14 consulting rooms. The hospital delivers a wide variety of inpatient and outpatient treatments and services using the best possible technologies. Since 2we have invested in a static MRI unit, a new digital X ray room & digital mammography. We are a local centre of excellence for Children and Young People Services. Having a Fitness & Wellbeing Gym in Leicester has led to a close working relationship and the Hospital was a forerunner for the Nuffield recovery plus programme.

The Hospital has been rated as a 'Good' hospital by the CQC and achieved this rating across the 5 key lines of enquiry across all departments inspected.






Details


Date posted


October 2025




Pay scheme


Other









Salary



Depending on experience




Contract


Permanent






Working pattern





Full-time





Reference number



JR0091492







Job locations




Scraptoft Lane Leicester LE5 1HY



Leicester



LE5 1HY














Job description


Job responsibilities


Lead Children and Young Person's Nurse (CYP)

Leicester Nuffield Hospital | Nursing | Permanent | Full time

Salary - dependent on experience

37.5 hours per week



At Nuffield Health the UKs largest healthcare charity, everything we give our patients, members and customers would not be possible without you. Your passion, your warmth, your drive to make a difference. Whether it's driving connected health, helping the nation, transforming experiences, or building the career you want - we give you the support to do it all. Join our journey. It starts with you.



We are looking for a Lead Nurse (CYP Services) to join our team in our Leicester Hospital to lead our paediatric nursing team in providing the service and ensuring high levels of patient care are met at all times.

The Role

You will be an integral part of decision making by working closely with the Nuffield Health Group Lead Nurse and Hospital Senior Management Team and by building lasting and effective relationships with our Consultant partners.

At Nuffield Health, you will discover nursing as it should be - with more time to care and get to know the children who are your patients as you help them through difficult times. As Lead for the Children and Young Person's service

  • Play a vital role in the child's journey through the hospital.
  • Be a trusted guide and support to them as well as to their parents or guardians.
  • Deliver high quality, clinically effective care as an essential part of our ward team.
  • Work with a wide variety of cases which will broaden your skills. You will also work within different specialist areas.
  • Be accountable for the operational and clinical management of the CYP service
  • Lead and manage a team of specialist nurses to deliver a bespoke service for our patients
  • Promote innovation within the service to be responsive to service user needs.




    • The Person

    To succeed as a Children and Young Person's Nurse you will;
  • Be NMC qualified and have extensive post registration experience in a children's ward setting
  • Have various levels of post-registration experience - and ideally, ILS or ALS skills or willingness to undertake further study.
  • Experience in Children's nursing with Adult nursing as an advantage
  • Experience of clinical leadership is an advantage
  • Can work well individually and as part of a team
  • Can engage and build relationships with external stakeholders




    • Helping you feel good.



    We want you to love coming to work, feeling healthy, happy and valued. That's why we've developed a benefits package with you in mind. Here, you can choose from a range of fitness, lifestyle, health and fitness wellbeing rewards, such as free gym membership, health assessments, retail discounts and pension options. At Nuffield Health, we take care of what's important to you.



    Leicester Hospital



    Founded in 1969, Nuffield Health Leicester Hospital was originally built from funds raised by the local community and is now one of the leading providers of private healthcare in Leicestershire. The Hospital has a strong local reputation with patients remaining loyal. The Hospital had a £4.5 million refurbishment in 2and was the blue print for the wider Hospitals refresh programme.

    The Hospital has 28 ensuite inpatient beds, 2 Laminar flow theatres, Endoscopy Suite, minor treatment room and 14 consulting rooms. The hospital delivers a wide variety of inpatient and outpatient treatments and services using the best possible technologies. Since 2we have invested in a static MRI unit, a new digital X ray room & digital mammography. We are a local centre of excellence for Children and Young People Services. Having a Fitness & Wellbeing Gym in Leicester has led to a close working relationship and the Hospital was a forerunner for the Nuffield recovery plus programme.

    The Hospital has been rated as a 'Good' hospital by the CQC and achieved this rating across the 5 key lines of enquiry across all departments inspected



    Join Nuffield Health and create the future you want, today.



    If you like what you see, why not start your application now? We consider applications as we receive them and reserve the right to close adverts early (for example, where we have received an unprecedented high volume of applications). So, it's a good idea to apply right away to ensure you're considered for this role.



    It starts with you.







    Job description



    Job responsibilities


    Lead Children and Young Person's Nurse (CYP)

    Leicester Nuffield Hospital | Nursing | Permanent | Full time

    Salary - dependent on experience

    37.5 hours per week



    At Nuffield Health the UKs largest healthcare charity, everything we give our patients, members and customers would not be possible without you. Your passion, your warmth, your drive to make a difference. Whether it's driving connected health, helping the nation, transforming experiences, or building the career you want - we give you the support to do it all. Join our journey. It starts with you.



    We are looking for a Lead Nurse (CYP Services) to join our team in our Leicester Hospital to lead our paediatric nursing team in providing the service and ensuring high levels of patient care are met at all times.

    The Role

    You will be an integral part of decision making by working closely with the Nuffield Health Group Lead Nurse and Hospital Senior Management Team and by building lasting and effective relationships with our Consultant partners.

    At Nuffield Health, you will discover nursing as it should be - with more time to care and get to know the children who are your patients as you help them through difficult times. As Lead for the Children and Young Person's service

  • Play a vital role in the child's journey through the hospital.
  • Be a trusted guide and support to them as well as to their parents or guardians.
  • Deliver high quality, clinically effective care as an essential part of our ward team.
  • Work with a wide variety of cases which will broaden your skills. You will also work within different specialist areas.
  • Be accountable for the operational and clinical management of the CYP service
  • Lead and manage a team of specialist nurses to deliver a bespoke service for our patients
  • Promote innovation within the service to be responsive to service user needs.




    • The Person

    To succeed as a Children and Young Person's Nurse you will;
  • Be NMC qualified and have extensive post registration experience in a children's ward setting
  • Have various levels of post-registration experience - and ideally, ILS or ALS skills or willingness to undertake further study.
  • Experience in Children's nursing with Adult nursing as an advantage
  • Experience of clinical leadership is an advantage
  • Can work well individually and as part of a team
  • Can engage and build relationships with external stakeholders




    • Helping you feel good.



    We want you to love coming to work, feeling healthy, happy and valued. That's why we've developed a benefits package with you in mind. Here, you can choose from a range of fitness, lifestyle, health and fitness wellbeing rewards, such as free gym membership, health assessments, retail discounts and pension options. At Nuffield Health, we take care of what's important to you.



    Leicester Hospital



    Founded in 1969, Nuffield Health Leicester Hospital was originally built from funds raised by the local community and is now one of the leading providers of private healthcare in Leicestershire. The Hospital has a strong local reputation with patients remaining loyal. The Hospital had a £4.5 million refurbishment in 2and was the blue print for the wider Hospitals refresh programme.

    The Hospital has 28 ensuite inpatient beds, 2 Laminar flow theatres, Endoscopy Suite, minor treatment room and 14 consulting rooms. The hospital delivers a wide variety of inpatient and outpatient treatments and services using the best possible technologies. Since 2we have invested in a static MRI unit, a new digital X ray room & digital mammography. We are a local centre of excellence for Children and Young People Services. Having a Fitness & Wellbeing Gym in Leicester has led to a close working relationship and the Hospital was a forerunner for the Nuffield recovery plus programme.

    The Hospital has been rated as a 'Good' hospital by the CQC and achieved this rating across the 5 key lines of enquiry across all departments inspected



    Join Nuffield Health and create the future you want, today.



    If you like what you see, why not start your application now? We consider applications as we receive them and reserve the right to close adverts early (for example, where we have received an unprecedented high volume of applications). So, it's a good idea to apply right away to ensure you're considered for this role.



    It starts with you.








    Person Specification






    Qualifications



    Essential




    • At Nuffield Health the UKs largest healthcare charity, everything we give our patients, members and customers would not be possible without you. Your passion, your warmth, your drive to make a difference. Whether it's driving connected health, helping the nation, transforming experiences, or building the career you want - we give you the support to do it all. Join our journey. It starts with you.








    • We are looking for a Lead Nurse (CYP Services) to join our team in our Leicester Hospital to lead our paediatric nursing team in providing the service and ensuring high levels of patient care are met at all times.









    Experience



    Essential




    • The PersonTo succeed as a Children and Young Person's Nurse you will;




    • Be NMC qualified and have extensive post registration experience in a children's ward setting




    • Have various levels of post-registration experience - and ideally, ILS or ALS skills or willingness to undertake further study.




    • Experience in Children's nursing with Adult nursing as an advantage




    • Experience of clinical leadership is an advantage




    • Can work well individually and as part of a team




    • Can engage and build relationships with external stakeholders




    • Join Nuffield Health and create the future you want, today.








    • If you like what you see, why not start your application now? We consider applications as we receive them and reserve the right to close adverts early (for example, where we have received an unprecedented high volume of applications). So, it's a good idea to apply right away to ensure you're considered for this role.




    • It starts with you.












    Person Specification







    Qualifications



    Essential




    • At Nuffield Health the UKs largest healthcare charity, everything we give our patients, members and customers would not be possible without you. Your passion, your warmth, your drive to make a difference. Whether it's driving connected health, helping the nation, transforming experiences, or building the career you want - we give you the support to do it all. Join our journey. It starts with you.








    • We are looking for a Lead Nurse (CYP Services) to join our team in our Leicester Hospital to lead our paediatric nursing team in providing the service and ensuring high levels of patient care are met at all times.









    Experience



    Essential




    • The PersonTo succeed as a Children and Young Person's Nurse you will;




    • Be NMC qualified and have extensive post registration experience in a children's ward setting




    • Have various levels of post-registration experience - and ideally, ILS or ALS skills or willingness to undertake further study.




    • Experience in Children's nursing with Adult nursing as an advantage




    • Experience of clinical leadership is an advantage




    • Can work well individually and as part of a team




    • Can engage and build relationships with external stakeholders




    • Join Nuffield Health and create the future you want, today.








    • If you like what you see, why not start your application now? We consider applications as we receive them and reserve the right to close adverts early (for example, where we have received an unprecedented high volume of applications). So, it's a good idea to apply right away to ensure you're considered for this role.




    • It starts with you.













    Disclosure and Barring Service Check


    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.





    Certificate of Sponsorship


    Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).


    From 6 April 2, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).





    UK Registration



    Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
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    Additional information




    Disclosure and Barring Service Check


    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.





    Certificate of Sponsorship


    Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).


    From 6 April 2, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).





    UK Registration



    Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
    NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).









    Employer details


    Employer name


    Nuffield Health


    Address




    Scraptoft Lane Leicester LE5 1HY



    Leicester



    LE5 1HY








    Employer's website



    https://jobsincare.com/job/jnsnw9cK6Vs (Opens in a new tab)











    Employer details


    Employer name


    Nuffield Health


    Address




    Scraptoft Lane Leicester LE5 1HY



    Leicester



    LE5 1HY








    Employer's website



    https://jobsincare.com/job/jnsnw9cK6Vs (Opens in a new tab)












    Employer contact details


    For questions about the job, contact:



    Talent Acquisition


    People Services











    Details


    Date posted


    October 2025




    Pay scheme


    Other









    Salary



    Depending on experience




    Contract


    Permanent






    Working pattern





    Full-time





    Reference number



    JR0091492







    Job locations




    Scraptoft Lane Leicester LE5 1HY



    Leicester



    LE5 1HY



















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