Associate Director of Nursing for Paediatrics and Neonatal Services
The closing date is 06 February 2026
Job summary
We are seeking an exceptional, inspiring and experienced nursing leader to join us as Associate Director of Nursing for Babies, Children and Young People at Wirral University Teaching Hospital (WUTH).
As a key member of the Divisional Leadership Team, working alongside the Divisional Director of Nursing and Midwifery and Divisional Director of Operations, you will play a central role in all our Paediatric and Neonatal Services to include Acute Paediatrics, Children's Emergency Department, Paediatric Assessment Unit, Hospital at Home, Children's Outpatient Services, Community Paediatric services and a Level III Neonatal Unit.
In this high-profile role, you will:Lead nursing teams and services across all WUTH's Paediatrics and Neonatal servicesEnsure delivery of safe, evidence-based, compassionate, and family-centred care.Strengthen patient pathways, drive service improvement, and elevate the experience of patients, families, and colleagues.Shape strategic initiatives and professional standards, acting as a trusted advisor and advocate for children and young people across the Trust.This is an opportunity to lead, influence, and shape children's and neonatal services across multiple sites with in WUTH.
Main duties of the job
The Associate Director of Nursing (ADoN) for Children is the most seniorprofessional nursing leader for Babies, Children and Young People's (BCYP) services across the Wirral University Teaching Hospital and associated community services. As a key member of the BCYP Divisional Triumvirates, the ADoN is accountable for delivering high-quality, safe, effective, efficient, and compassionate care aligned with Barts Health's vision, values, and Safe & Compassionate programme.
This role provides strategic direction, professional leadership, and operational oversight for children and neonatal nursing services across acute, ambulatory, and community pathways. The postholder is part of the Trust's senior nursing leadership team for BCYP, championing the WUTH vision and ensuring children's rights, voices, and experiences shape service design and delivery.
The ADoN will work collaboratively with colleagues across Wirral University Teaching Hospital, Local Authorities, Primary Care Networks, Higher Education Institutions, the Cheshire and Mersey Paediatric & Neonatal Networks, Integrated Care Systems, NHS England, and professional networks such as the Association of Chief Children'sNurses (ACCN). The postholder will drive integrated models of care, strengthen healthcare transition pathways, reduce inequalities, and build a sustainable, skilled, and empowered workforce for the future.
About us
All new colleagues can expect to receive a warm and friendly Wirral welcome from the very first time they make contact with us. We are described as "competent and caring staff" by our patients.
Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is situated on The Wirral peninsula which has a stunning coastline and beautiful countryside surroundings, with great activities for its residents.
We are one of the largest and busiest acute Trusts in the North West of England, comprising of the Wirral's only Emergency Department. We provide a high quality range of acute care services and employ over 6,000 staff, who serve a population of approximately 400,000 people across Wirral, Ellesmere Port, Neston, North Wales and the wider North West footprint.
We have approximately 855 beds trust-wide and our financial turnover is in excess of £337m.
The Wirral is easily accessible with excellent transport links including motorway, train, bus or ferry and within easy reach to the major cities of Liverpool, Chester and Manchester as well as neighbouring North Wales.
Details
Date posted
23 January 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 8b
Salary
£64,455 to £74,896 a year Per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
408-26-026
Job locations
Arrowe Park Hospital
Arrowe Park Road
Uptom
CH49 5PE
Employer details
Employer name
Wirral University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Address
Arrowe Park Hospital
Arrowe Park Road
Uptom
CH49 5PE
Employer's website
https://www.wuth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
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