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Head of Nursing

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

London, W2 1NY £88,250 – £100,355 a year Permanent Posted 25 August 2026 Apply by 11 September 2026

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Role description

Job summary

At West London Children's Healthcare, we are committed to delivering outstanding care for children, young people and their families. As our Head of Nursing, Children and Young People, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our services, leading with compassion, integrity and a relentless focus on quality.

Working closely with the Director of Nursing, Clinical Directors and General Managers, you will provide visible and inspiring leadership across children's services, creating an environment where staff feel valued, empowered and supported to deliver the best possible care.

You will drive improvements in quality, safety and patient experience, while championing innovation, research and service development.This is an opportunity to make a meaningful difference, influencing care today while helping to build the children's services of tomorrow.

Main duties of the job

  • Provide strategic, professional and operational nursing leadership across Children and Young People's services.
  • Lead and support nursing teams to deliver safe, compassionate and high-quality care for children, young people and their families.
  • Foster a culture where colleagues feel empowered, developed and able to thrive.
  • Drive improvements in quality, safety, governance and patient experience, ensuring the highest standards of care.
  • Work in partnership with senior clinical and operational leaders to shape and develop services that meet the changing needs of our communities.
  • Ensure effective workforce planning, staff deployment and professional development across nursing teams.
  • Champion research, innovation and evidence-based practice to improve outcomes for patients and families.
  • Act as a trusted source of expert advice on children's nursing and professional practice.
  • Contribute as a senior leader to the delivery of West London Children's Healthcare and Trust-wide priorities.

About us

At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care.

Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.

We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share. Please talk to us at interview.

Environmental sustainabilityClimate change and poor air quality is a health emergency that harms people's health and wellbeing and widens health inequalities. The Trust is also committed to reducing its impact on the environment by reducing our greenhouse gas emissions to Net Zero by 2045. All our employees have a role to play, and we have an active green network that supports staff to act in ways that ensures that our services are efficient, sustainable and reduce our impact on the environment www.imperial.nhs.uk/about-us/our-strategy/green-plan.

Details

Date posted

25 August 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8c

Salary

£88,250 to £100,355 a year pa Inclusive

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

290-WLCH-37

Job locations

St Marys Hospital

London

W2 1NY

United Kingdom


Job description

Job responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.

Person Specification

Education

Essential

  • Registered Nurse (Child)
  • Formal Management qualification or equivalent level of skill acquired through experience.

Desirable

  • Master's degree or working towards one.

Experience

Essential

  • Extensive successful experience in a demanding Senior Nurse role or equivalent managerial role at a senior level within a complex organisation
  • Significant experience of HR management, including managing grievance and disciplinary hearings
  • Experience of working in an operational nursing senior capacity
  • Demonstrable experience in working with external partners and meeting their needs in relation to quality initiatives
  • Demonstrable understanding and experience of management and handling of data and information

Skills

Essential

  • Critical analysis and imaginative problem solving
  • Understanding and experience of strategic issues and management
  • Proven record of innovative management including effective use of resources in change management
  • Proven success as a leader and member of a team, achieving corporate and local objectives
  • Effective negotiating, influencing and leadership and ability to build and motivate teams

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

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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

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

St Marys Hospital

London

W2 1NY

United Kingdom


Employer's website

https://www.imperial.nhs.uk/

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