Paediatric Lead Nurse (18 hours)

Applications are invited from experienced Paediatric Nurses to lead the small, but vital Paediatric Service at our client’s acute hospital site located in Kingston upon Thames, near the world-famous Wimbledon and Richmond Park. 
This is a part-time role of 18 hours per week and is a maternity cover vacancy for 12 months. The salary is 31,920 (£66,500 FTE, £34.10 per hour)
You will manage the Paediatric Nursing Service which includes the Outpatient Department and Paediatric Ward, supported by Paediatric senior Staff Nurses. You will provide a high standard of patient centred care whilst supporting junior staff members.

This employer is a leading provider of independent healthcare in the UK, working with some of the capital’s eminent medical Consultants and multidisciplinary healthcare specialists. An established Hospital since 1898 this centre of excellence delivers exceptional surgical and orthopaedic care, supported by the latest technology and state-of-the-art equipment.
The Hospital facilities include; Private GP service, Physiotherapy, 15 consulting rooms, a Cardiac Diagnostic Facility, 6 treatment and diagnostic rooms, a dedicated 14-bed Day surgery unit, 19 private single inpatient rooms, three operating theatres and one endoscopy suite, Imaging including X-Ray, CT and MRI and an On-site pharmacy.

Person requirements:
Registered Paediatric Nurse - RSCN/RN-Child  
A minimum of four years full-time post-registration UK-based Paediatric experience.
Management experience.
Formal teaching/Mentoring qualification. 
Paediatric Advanced Life Support/equivalent 
Safeguarding Training Level 3 

Besides a highly professional work environment, the additional benefits of working for this company include:

Private Healthcare Insurance including DentalDiscounted Hospital care for immediate family membersLife Assurance schemeContributory private pension schemeHoliday entitlement starting at 25 days increasing in line with length of serviceVarious other enhanced leave policies availableCycle to Work Scheme and Season Ticket loanCoaching and 24/7 confidential employee helpline supportSubsidised mealsLong-service award

Jarrodean is a leading healthcare recruitment partner with expertise in the placement of the full range of qualified Healthcare staff.
As a nurse-led consultancy, our detailed understanding of the complexity of such roles places us in an excellent position to match your skills with the specific requirements of our Clinical Recruiting Managers.

For an insight into Jarrodean as a Consultancy and for a summary of all current roles visit jarrodean.com

If this role is not for you, please remember we offer a generous £500 Bonus for any successful friend or colleague referrals.



  • Location: Kingston upon Thames, Greater London, England
  • Salary: £32k per year + 18 hours, Private Medical, Pension, Employee Benefits
  • Type: Permanent
  • Recruiter: Jarrodean Healthcare Recruitment
  • Posted: 09-Dec-2025
  • Posted on: careers4a.com