Paediatric nurse (fixed term) | Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust


Company:	Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Salary:	£39,959 - £48,117 per annum
Hours:	Part-time
Location:	Blackpool, FY3 8NR
Job type:	Contract
Posting date:	20 Aug 2026
Closing date:	19 Sept 2026

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Summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Paediatric Clinical Leader to work as part of our team at Blackpool Teaching Hospitals.

We are seeking a highly motivated and experiencedBand 6 Paediatric Nurseto join our dynamic and supportive paediatric team.

This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled clinician with strong leadership capability to take on a key role in delivering high-quality, safe, and effective care to children and young people within an acute paediatric setting. The successful applicant will demonstrate clinical expertise, a proactive approach to patient safety, and a commitment to continuous service improvement.

The post holder will support the delivery of safe, effective, and compassionate care, acting as aclinical leader and role modelwithin the team.

Key responsibilities include:

• Acting asnurse in charge, coordinating shifts and ensuring safe staffing and patient flow

• Delivering high standards ofdirect patient care, including care of acutely unwell children

• Providingclinical leadership, supervision, and supportto nursing staff and students

• Managing and escalatingclinical incidents and safeguarding concernsappropriately

• Working collaboratively with themultidisciplinary team (MDT)to deliver holistic care

• Participating inaudit, governance, and quality improvement initiatives

• Supportingstaff development, including mentorship, supervision, and appraisal processes

• Ensuring effectivecommunication with patients, families, and colleagues

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is ideally situated just a forty five minute drive from Manchester. The Trust provides services to the 440,000 residents of Blackpool, Fylde & Wyre and North Lancashire, as well as specialist tertiary care for Cardiac and Haematology patients.

As one of the United Kingdom’s largest coastal resort, Blackpool has plenty to offer its residents – it’s not just a good place to work; it’s a great place to live. In addition to its bustling centre and historic seafront, the town is world famous for its many attractions, including the famous Blackpool Tower. Blackpool also offers a number of scenic cycling routes round our local parks and across the surrounding countryside, as well as boasting panoramic views of the coast on its picturesque Promenade. Further afield, Blackpool also benefits from less than three-hour connections via rail to Edinburgh in the north and London in the south.

The Band 6 Sister will work with the MDT, including maternity colleagues and NWODN to ensure a seamless pathway of care for neonates and their families. Responsible for shift coordination and allocation of duties to junior staff, the post holder will be responsible for ensuring patient safety, involved in quality improvement and promotion of family integrated care.

Please ensure you read the attached Job Description & Person Specification for more information.

This advert closes on Wednesday 2 Sep 2026

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