We are an award winning organisation providing care at two main hospital sites – Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital and a number of community-based services across London, such as sexual health and HIV clinics.
With 6,700 members of staff, we are proud to care for a diverse population of one million people. We are committed to ensuring that our workforce is just as diverse with a strong mix of skills and abilities.
Our staff are at the very heart of our organisation and we recognise the valuable contribution that each and every person working at the Trust makes. One of our Trust priorities is to be an employer of choice – a place where people want to start their career and to grow with us through continued education, professional development and support .
Main area Paediatrics Grade NHS AfC: Band 8a Contract Permanent Hours Full time – 37.5 hours per week (Staff will be expected to work across sites) Job ref 289-WLCH-123
Site Chelsea and Westminster NHS Foundation Trust Town London Salary £57,528 – £64,750 PER ANNUM Salary period Yearly Closing 25/10/2026 23:59 Interview date 04/11/2026
Job overview
Are you an experienced and inspirational Children’s Nurse with a passion for education, developing people and improving clinical practice?
This is an exciting opportunity to join West London Children Healthcare (WLCH) as our Lead Nurse for Education, providing strategic and operational leadership for nursing education across our Children’s services. Working across a diverse range of specialist, acute and local paediatric services, you will have a unique opportunity to shape how we develop, support and prepare our nursing workforce for the future.
As our senior nursing education expert, you will shape and deliver the WLCH Nursing Education Strategy, lead our Paediatric Clinical Education Team and work with clinical leaders, Higher Education Institutions and education partners to develop our current and future nursing workforce.
We are looking for a credible, visible and forward-thinking nursing leader who can inspire others and ensure education and professional development translate into safe, high-quality care for children, young people and their families across WLCH .
Main duties of the job
The Lead Nurse for Education will provide strategic and operational leadership for nursing education across West London Children’s Healthcare (WLCH), ensuring the nursing workforce has the skills, knowledge and competencies to deliver safe, effective and high-quality care.
You will:
- Lead the development, delivery and evaluation of the WLCH Nursing Education Strategy and education programme, aligned to workforce, service, quality and national priorities.
- Provide leadership and line management to the Paediatric Clinical Education Team, ensuring effective and equitable education provision across WLCH.
- Lead workforce development, including induction, preceptorship, continuing professional development, career pathways and talent development.
- Provide strategic oversight of pre and post-registration education, working with Higher Education Institutions to support high-quality placements and positive learning environments.
- Work collaboratively with clinical leaders to identify education and practice-development needs and strengthen clinical competence.
- Translate learning from incidents, complaints, audit and quality improvement into education and improvements in clinical practice.
- Champion innovative approaches to education, including simulation, clinical skills, digital and workplace-based learning.
Working for our organisation
Our Trust is one of England’s top-performing and safest trusts. We operate two main acute hospital sites – Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital, along with award-winning clinics across North West London.
Our nearly 7,500 staff care for a diverse population of 1.5m, providing full clinical services including maternity, A&E and children’s services, plus specialist HIV and sexual health care. The CQC rates us Good in safety, effectiveness, care and responsiveness, and Outstanding in leadership and resource use.
We continually invest in our facilities, including a £30m expansion of critical care at Chelsea and an £80m Ambulatory Diagnostic Centre at West Mid.
We are delivering sustainable healthcare through our Green Plan. In line with Greener NHS ambitions, we aim for net zero carbon emissions by 2045. Achieving this requires collective effort. We encourage staff to reduce their impact on carbon, waste and pollution wherever possible. Every action counts to create a healthier, more sustainable future.
We are committed to equal opportunities and believe diversity drives innovation and excellence. We welcome applications from the global majority, veterans and underrepresented communities, valuing the perspectives they bring.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The Lead Nurse for Education is a senior leadership role and is responsible for shaping and delivering nursing education across West London Children’s Healthcare.
The post holder will lead the Paediatric Clinical Education Team and provide strategic leadership for nursing education, clinical learning environments, workforce development and professional development. Working closely with clinical leaders, Higher Education Institutions and education partners, they will ensure learning responds to workforce, quality and service priorities.
The role will champion innovative education, strengthen clinical competence and translate learning from quality and safety into practice, ensuring our nursing workforce is equipped to deliver outstanding care for children and young people.
Education and Qualifications and experience
- Registered Nurse(Child) active on NMC register
- Teaching qualification such as PGCERT in Practice Education or equivalent
- Master’s degree or evidence of working towards
- Extensive experience in clinical practice and clinical education
- Experience in leading, managing and developing education teams
- Experience of working with Higher Education Institutions and external partners
- Understanding of current NHS nursing education, workforce and professional agendas
- Ability to develop and deliver strategic education plans across multiple sites and services
- Experience in education funding and commissioning
Important
- There may be some occasions when we have to close a vacancy earlier than the advertised closing date, this will be due to a high volume of applications. You are therefore advised to submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.
- Please check your emails regularly (and your junk folder) as this is how we will communicate with you throughout the recruitment process.
- In submitting an application, you authorise the Trust to confirm any previous NHS service details via the Inter Authority Transfer (IAT) process, should you be appointed to the post.
- During the recruitment process your identity documentation (ie passport, driving licence, visa etc) will be scanned using a device which recognises UV, infrared and machine-readable zone security features of the documents provided.
- Employment at the Trust is offered subject to successful completion of a six month probationary period.
- We operate a joint recruitment hub across the North West London Acute Provider Collaborative Group. As part of this, your application and personal data may be shared with partner trusts within the group for recruitment and workforce purposes, in line with General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
Right to work
If you need sponsorship to work in the UK, please visit the Home Office website for information on sponsorship and visa status before you fill in your application form. Due to recent changes in the UK immigration rules which affect Skilled Worker Visas, Global Business Mobility, Higher Skill Level and Increased Salary Thresholds, please ensure that you are able to meet the requirements to live and work in the UK before applying. Further information about eligibility is available on UK Visas and Immigration – GOV.UK
Employer certification / accreditation badges
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Name Vivette Wallen-Mitchell Job title Head Of Nursing Children and Young People WLCH Email address vivette.wallen-mitchell@nhs.net Telephone number 07551820285
The recruitment team are available to provide support from 9am-5pm, Mon-Fri. To contact the team please call the Trust switchboard and ask for ‘Recruitment team, Human Resources Department’.
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