Job summary
Fixed Term: 6 months (secondment considered) | 28 hrs per week
We are looking for someone to join our Neonatal Surgical Unit at Sheffield Children's Hospital. You will lead in family care quality, and ensureconsistency of practice and maintaining standards in patient safety. You will participate in network meetings, MDT groups, and neonatal awareness campaigns, and work with AHP and education teams to support developmental and family-integrated care.
You will advocate for 'parents as partners in care,' optimising the clinical environment with a Family Integrated Care framework. You'll also provide clinical care to babies requiring high dependency and intensive care in collaboration with surgical specialists.
About You:
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Qualified in Neonatal Speciality (QIS)
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Leadership experience as a senior staff nurse in a neonatal unit, able to demonstrate expert knowledge and skills in providing care for surgical infants.
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Focus on development, and committed to enhancing the service and promoting a supportive environment for staff and families alike.
If you're passionate about neonatal care and ready to take the next step in your leadership journey, we would love to hear from you!
Main duties of the job
Reporting into the Lead Nurse (PCCU) your responsibilities will include:
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Manage the delivery of high-quality care, ensuring adherence to unit protocols and Trust policies.
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Monitor daily workload and workforce resources
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Undertake assessment, planning and implementation of care programmes for babies requiring intensive and high-dependency care.
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Provide leadership to junior staff, and support the professional development of team members
About us
At Sheffield Children's, our purpose is clear: to provide healthier futures for children and young people. Our three strategic aims are:
1. Outstanding Patient Care 2. Brilliant Place to work 3. Leaders in Children's Health
We work with local, regional, and national partners to provide physical and mental healthcare across acute and community settings. Many of our clinicians are amongst the best in their field, recognised nationally and internationally for their expertise.
As well as having enormous pride in what we do, we are a friendly, welcoming, and motivated NHS Trust who are guided by our CARE values: Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence. Our nearly 4000 colleagues live these values, ensuring kind and compassionate care that makes patients and their families feel safe and at home.
As we approach our 150th anniversary in 2026, we remain committed to enhancing our reputation in children's health leadership, improving the experiences of both patient and colleagues, and focusing on our communities and population health.
Sheffield Children's provides great benefits to support your wellbeing, with excellent annual leave and pension schemes, health programmes, and exclusive discounts--helping you succeed at work and beyond.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For more information on the main responsibilities for this post, please refer to the job description and person specification.
Please note that Sheffield Children's uplift pay to meet the Real Living Wage, which is £12.60 per hour.
Diversity Statement
At Sheffield Childrens, we are committed to creating an inclusive environment that celebrates diversity and supports everyones success. We prioritise Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion in our recruitment practices, creating a welcoming space for people of all backgrounds, including ethnic minorities, individuals with disabilities, and LGBTQ+ members.
Recognising that inclusivity is an ongoing effort, we review our processes and welcome feedback to enhance our practices. A diverse team strengthens our organisation and the quality of care we deliver. For ideas on how we can improve, please contact our Recruitment Manager at scn-tr.recruitment.team@nhs.net. Together, were building a workplace where everyone belongs.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
For more information on the main responsibilities for this post, please refer to the job description and person specification.
Please note that Sheffield Children's uplift pay to meet the Real Living Wage, which is £12.60 per hour.
Diversity Statement
At Sheffield Childrens, we are committed to creating an inclusive environment that celebrates diversity and supports everyones success. We prioritise Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion in our recruitment practices, creating a welcoming space for people of all backgrounds, including ethnic minorities, individuals with disabilities, and LGBTQ+ members.
Recognising that inclusivity is an ongoing effort, we review our processes and welcome feedback to enhance our practices. A diverse team strengthens our organisation and the quality of care we deliver. For ideas on how we can improve, please contact our Recruitment Manager at scn-tr.recruitment.team@nhs.net. Together, were building a workplace where everyone belongs.
#LI-Onsite
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- RN Child (RSCN) or equivalent neonatal qualification
- Diploma level or above post basic nursing qualification in relevant field
- Neonatal intensive care of the newborn qualification
Desirable
- Degree in relevant subject
Experience
Essential
- Previous significant managerial experience in paediatric/neonatal nursing.
- Significant neonatal surgical experience
- Teaching and assessing qualification
- Leadership skills
- Mentorship skills
Desirable
- Leadership or management qualification
- Recruitment and personnel management
- Performing PDR / Appraisal
- Budget management
- Setting and auditing clinical standards
- Utilisation of research in practice
- Project management
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Health and Safety safe practices, e.g. lifting and handling, sharps,
- COSHH, clinical governance
- Level 3 safeguarding training
- Working knowledge of infection control
- Understanding of Neonatal Operational Delivery Network
- Effective verbal, written communication skills
- Effective team working across multi-disciplinary teams
- Supportive to junior nurses undergoing Revalidation
Desirable
- Current nursing/health issues
- Quality assurance principles
- Other extended roles relevant to the post
- Personnel management
- Budgetary management
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Commitment to: Speciality, self development, evolution of nursing practice, role model, management of change.
- Presents a professional image within the ward environment
- Ability to respect the cultural, social and religious diversity within society.
Demonstrate Trust Values
Essential
- Compassion
- Accountability
- Respect
- Excellence
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- RN Child (RSCN) or equivalent neonatal qualification
- Diploma level or above post basic nursing qualification in relevant field
- Neonatal intensive care of the newborn qualification
Desirable
- Degree in relevant subject
Experience
Essential
- Previous significant managerial experience in paediatric/neonatal nursing.
- Significant neonatal surgical experience
- Teaching and assessing qualification
- Leadership skills
- Mentorship skills
Desirable
- Leadership or management qualification
- Recruitment and personnel management
- Performing PDR / Appraisal
- Budget management
- Setting and auditing clinical standards
- Utilisation of research in practice
- Project management
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Health and Safety safe practices, e.g. lifting and handling, sharps,
- COSHH, clinical governance
- Level 3 safeguarding training
- Working knowledge of infection control
- Understanding of Neonatal Operational Delivery Network
- Effective verbal, written communication skills
- Effective team working across multi-disciplinary teams
- Supportive to junior nurses undergoing Revalidation
Desirable
- Current nursing/health issues
- Quality assurance principles
- Other extended roles relevant to the post
- Personnel management
- Budgetary management
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Commitment to: Speciality, self development, evolution of nursing practice, role model, management of change.
- Presents a professional image within the ward environment
- Ability to respect the cultural, social and religious diversity within society.
Demonstrate Trust Values
Essential
- Compassion
- Accountability
- Respect
- Excellence
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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
Sheffield Children’s NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust
Western Bank
Sheffield
S10 2TH
