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Job Details
Company: Nuffield Health
Job Title: Lead Children and Young Person’s Nurse (CYP)
Location: Scraptoft Lane Leicester LE5 1HY
Salary: Dependent on experience
Schedule: Full-time
Employment Type: Permanent
Language: English
Application Deadline: 31 October 2025
Reference Number: JR0091492
About Nuffield Health
Nuffield Health is the UK’s largest healthcare charity, dedicated to improving the health and wellbeing of the nation. With a rich history dating back to its founding in 1969, Nuffield Health Leicester Hospital was originally built from funds raised by the local community and has since become one of the leading providers of private healthcare in Leicestershire. The hospital maintains a strong local reputation with patients who remain loyal to its services.
The hospital underwent a £4.5 million refurbishment in 2011, which served as the blueprint for the wider Hospitals refresh programme. Today, the facility boasts 28 ensuite inpatient beds, 2 Laminar flow theatres, an Endoscopy Suite, a 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 2015, Nuffield Health Leicester Hospital has invested significantly in its infrastructure, including a static MRI unit, a new digital X-ray room, and digital mammography equipment. The hospital is proud to be 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.
Job Summary
We are seeking a Lead Children and Young Person’s Nurse (CYP) to join our team at Leicester Nuffield Hospital. This is a permanent, full-time position requiring 37.5 hours per week. The successful candidate will lead our paediatric nursing team, ensuring high levels of patient care are consistently met. The salary for this position is dependent on experience.
Role Overview
As the Lead Nurse for Children and Young Person’s Services, you will be an integral part of decision making by working closely with the Nuffield Health Group Lead Nurse and Hospital Senior Management Team. You will build lasting and effective relationships with Consultant partners and serve as a trusted guide and support for children and their parents throughout their hospital journey.
Key Responsibilities
As the Lead for the Children and Young Person’s service, your responsibilities will include:
- Playing a vital role in the child’s journey through the hospital
- Being a trusted guide and support to children as well as their parents or guardians
- Delivering high-quality, clinically effective care as an essential part of our ward team
- Working with a wide variety of cases which will broaden your skills
- Working within different specialist areas to provide comprehensive care
- Being accountable for the operational and clinical management of the CYP service
- Leading and managing a team of specialist nurses to deliver a bespoke service for our patients
- Promoting innovation within the service to be responsive to service user needs
Person Specification
Essential Qualifications
To succeed as a Children and Young Person’s Nurse at Nuffield Health, you must be NMC qualified and have extensive post-registration experience in a children’s ward setting. You should have various levels of post-registration experience, and ideally possess ILS or ALS skills or be willing to undertake further study in these areas.
Desirable Qualifications
Not provided
Essential Experience
You should have experience in Children’s nursing, with Adult nursing considered an advantage. Experience of clinical leadership is also highly valued. The ideal candidate can work well both individually and as part of a team, and possesses the ability to engage and build relationships with external stakeholders.
What We Offer
We want you to love coming to work, feeling healthy, happy, and valued. That’s why we’ve developed a comprehensive benefits package with you in mind. At Nuffield Health, you can choose from a range of fitness, lifestyle, health, and wellbeing rewards, including free gym membership, health assessments, retail discounts, and pension options. We take care of what’s important to you.
As a healthcare charity, everything we give our patients, members, and customers would not be possible without you. Your passion, warmth, and drive to make a difference are valued and recognized. Whether you’re 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.
Our Hospital and Facilities
Leicester Hospital has been rated as a ‘Good’ hospital by the CQC, achieving this rating across all 5 key lines of enquiry across all departments inspected. The hospital is equipped with state-of-the-art facilities and technologies to ensure the highest standards of care for our patients.
Our commitment to excellence is demonstrated through our continuous investment in facilities and staff development. We believe in creating an environment where healthcare professionals can thrive, grow, and deliver exceptional care to our patients, particularly those in our Children and Young Person’s services.
Benefits of Working with Us
Joining Nuffield Health means becoming part of an organization that values your wellbeing and professional growth. We offer competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits packages, and opportunities for continuous learning and development. Our flexible benefits system allows you to choose the options that best suit your lifestyle and needs.
We also recognize the importance of work-life balance and strive to create an environment where staff can flourish both personally and professionally. Our culture is built on mutual respect, collaboration, and a shared commitment to delivering exceptional healthcare outcomes for our patients.
Career Development
At Nuffield Health, we are committed to supporting your career development journey. We provide various training programs, professional development opportunities, and pathways for career progression. As a Lead Nurse, you will have the opportunity to shape service development, mentor junior staff, and contribute to strategic direction within the hospital.
Diversity and Inclusion
We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of their background. We value diversity in our workforce and believe it enhances the care we provide to our diverse patient population. Our commitment to equality and inclusion is reflected in our policies, practices, and workplace culture.
How to Apply
Apply Instructions: Apply via NHS Jobs website.
For international candidates requiring a Certificate of Sponsorship, please indicate this in your application and verify your eligibility with our recruitment team before applying.
Application Checklist for International Candidates
- Verify your eligibility for a Certificate of Sponsorship with Nuffield Health before applying
- Ensure you have current UK professional registration (NMC registration for nurses)
- Prepare your CV highlighting your experience in children’s nursing
- Gather any required documentation for criminal record checks from countries you’ve lived in
- Contact our recruitment team with any questions about the application process
Contact Information
For questions about the job, contact:
Department: People Services (Talent Acquisition)
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 03001235080
Further Information
For more information about Nuffield Health and our career opportunities, please visit our employer website at https://www.nuffieldhealthcareers.com. You can also find information about our Leicester Hospital facilities and services on this site.
Equal Opportunities
Nuffield Health is committed to equality of opportunity and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age. All appointments are subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check in accordance with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975.
Privacy Notice
Please review Nuffield Health’s privacy notice for information on how your personal data will be used during the recruitment process. View privacy notice.
Why Choose Nuffield Health?
Choosing to work with Nuffield Health means joining an organization that values your contribution to patient care and your professional development. We offer a supportive environment where healthcare professionals can make a meaningful difference in the lives of children and young people while building a rewarding career in the UK’s healthcare sector.
Apply Now
We encourage interested candidates to apply as soon as possible, as we consider applications as we receive them and reserve the right to close adverts early if we receive a high volume of applications. Apply via the NHS Jobs website to join our team and help us create the future of healthcare together.
