Job summary
Fixed Term: 12 months | Full-time
Join our innovative team at Embrace, Yorkshire and Humber Infant and Children's Transport Service!
This is a unique opportunity to work as a transport clinician, stabilising and safely transferring neonatal and paediatric patients across the region. You will be involved in clinical responsibilities, research, governance, and education.
About You:
Apply now for this rewarding opportunity to make a significant impact in the care and transport of critically ill infants and children!
Interviews to be held 5th June 2025.
Main duties of the job
Reporting into the Consultant (Embrace), your responsibilities will include:
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Manage patient stabilisation and ensure safe, efficient transfers.
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Perform neonatal and paediatric transfers, triaged by the consultant on call.
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Contribute to research projects and participate in audits and clinical governance.
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Participate in educational programmes for Embrace.
About us
At Sheffield Children's, our purpose is clear: to provide healthier futures for children and young people. Our three strategic aims are:
Outstanding Patient Care
Brilliant Place to work
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
Experience
Essential
- The appointees must have middle grade experience in paediatrics and neonatal medicine. Six months Paediatric Intensive care experience is required- ideally ST4-8 level.
Desirable
- Tertiary middle grade neonatal experience
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification MRCPCH or equivalent APLS/PALS and NLS provider - courses can be accessed at the beginning of the post if required Fully registered with the GMC
Desirable
- APLS/PALS/NLS/PANSTAR instructor
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Capacity to apply sound clinical knowledge & judgement. Potential to develop excellent diagnostic skills Evidence of achievement of Foundation Competencies by time of appointment in line with GMC standards/Good Medical Practice Evidence of involvement in clinical audit Demonstrates understanding of importance of audit, risk management & research a)Leadership Skills: Ability to work as part of a multi disciplinary team and take on leadership functions b)Organisation Skills: Good organisational skills c)Communication Skills: particularly in dealing with medical colleagues, nurses and parents both within the service and with other Trusts Flexible/Adaptable Other requirements: Enthusiastic Commitment to continuing personal professional development
Desirable
- Evidence of relevant academic & research achievements , e.g. degrees, prizes, awards, distinctions, publications, presentations, other achievements Teaching skills
Personal Attributes
Essential
- oAble to show a high level of clinical acumen oAn effective team leader oWell-organised oAttributed with Good communication skills Physically able to fulfil all aspects of the post and respond quickly to emergencies
Demonstrates Trust Values
Essential
- Excellence, Accountability, Compassion, Teamwork and Integrity - Together we care
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- The appointees must have middle grade experience in paediatrics and neonatal medicine. Six months Paediatric Intensive care experience is required- ideally ST4-8 level.
Desirable
- Tertiary middle grade neonatal experience
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification MRCPCH or equivalent APLS/PALS and NLS provider - courses can be accessed at the beginning of the post if required Fully registered with the GMC
Desirable
- APLS/PALS/NLS/PANSTAR instructor
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Capacity to apply sound clinical knowledge & judgement. Potential to develop excellent diagnostic skills Evidence of achievement of Foundation Competencies by time of appointment in line with GMC standards/Good Medical Practice Evidence of involvement in clinical audit Demonstrates understanding of importance of audit, risk management & research a)Leadership Skills: Ability to work as part of a multi disciplinary team and take on leadership functions b)Organisation Skills: Good organisational skills c)Communication Skills: particularly in dealing with medical colleagues, nurses and parents both within the service and with other Trusts Flexible/Adaptable Other requirements: Enthusiastic Commitment to continuing personal professional development
Desirable
- Evidence of relevant academic & research achievements , e.g. degrees, prizes, awards, distinctions, publications, presentations, other achievements Teaching skills
Personal Attributes
Essential
- oAble to show a high level of clinical acumen oAn effective team leader oWell-organised oAttributed with Good communication skills Physically able to fulfil all aspects of the post and respond quickly to emergencies
Demonstrates Trust Values
Essential
- Excellence, Accountability, Compassion, Teamwork and Integrity - Together we care
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).
