Job summary
Fixed Term: 12 months | 30 hrs per week
Join our dynamic Respiratory Team, delivering high-quality, age-appropriate care for children and young people (CYP) with respiratory conditions--primarily asthma--across acute, community, and outpatient settings.
Working as part of a supportive multi-disciplinary team, you will assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care pathways, and collaborate with external agencies to ensure seamless care delivery. You will deliver asthma education across the Trust to nurses, AHPs, and medical colleagues, and engage with schools and nurseries to raise awareness and improve outcomes for CYP living with asthma.
About You:
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RNC/RN8 qualification (degree or diploma level)
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Current NMC registration
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Post-registration qualification relevant to respiratory care
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Experience providing specialist clinical advice
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Strong communication, teaching, and leadership skills
If you're passionate about delivering compassionate care and shaping the future of paediatric respiratory services--we'd love to hear from you!
Main duties of the job
Reporting into the Matron, your responsibilities will include:
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Deliver specialist respiratory nursing care in multiple settings
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Support and supervise colleagues and students
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Develop and implement policies and training programmes
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Advocate for CYP and their families, ensuring their voices are central to care
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Contribute to service development and quality improvement plans
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Collect and analyse clinical data to support decision-making and research
The job description for this role is currently being reviewed and may be updated. This will not affect the basic criteria required.
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, and Leaders in Children's Health.
We work with partners across local, regional, and national levels to deliver physical and mental healthcare in both acute and community settings. Many of our clinicians are nationally and internationally recognised for their expertise.
We're proud that 73% of colleagues would recommend Sheffield Children's as a place to work, placing us among the top five NHS trusts in England -- and the top-ranked trust in the North East and Yorkshire -- in the latest NHS Staff Survey.
Our nearly 4,000 colleagues bring our CARE values -- Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence -- to life every day, creating a kind, welcoming environment where patients and families feel safe and supported.
As we approach our 150th anniversary in 2026, we're excited to keep building our leadership in children's health, improve experiences for patients and staff, and focus on our communities and population health.
We also offer excellent benefits to support your wellbeing, with generous annual leave and pension schemes, health and wellbeing programmes, and exclusive discounts -- helping you thrive 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.
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Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- RN Child (RSCN) or equivalent
- 998 or equivalent teaching certificate
Desirable
- Have or working towards completion of non- medical prescribing
- Have or working towards completion of Clinical Skills Assessment MSc module
- Degree in relevant subject
Experience
Essential
- Significant post registration experience
- Completed Band 5 co-ordinator competencies (or equivalent) Or experience of working at Band 6 level
Desirable
- Experience of working with the Respiratory patient group
- Teaching and mentorship qualification
- Audit / Research experience
- Project or caseload management
knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills
- Excellent Time management Skills
- Work independently or part of a team
- Safeguarding Knowledge
- Interest in Specialty
Desirable
- Interest in Audit/Research
- Leadership
personal attributes
Essential
- Commitment to: Working in the Speciality
- Management of change
- Demonstrates Trust Values
Desirable
- Willingness to develop skills
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- RN Child (RSCN) or equivalent
- 998 or equivalent teaching certificate
Desirable
- Have or working towards completion of non- medical prescribing
- Have or working towards completion of Clinical Skills Assessment MSc module
- Degree in relevant subject
Experience
Essential
- Significant post registration experience
- Completed Band 5 co-ordinator competencies (or equivalent) Or experience of working at Band 6 level
Desirable
- Experience of working with the Respiratory patient group
- Teaching and mentorship qualification
- Audit / Research experience
- Project or caseload management
knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills
- Excellent Time management Skills
- Work independently or part of a team
- Safeguarding Knowledge
- Interest in Specialty
Desirable
- Interest in Audit/Research
- Leadership
personal attributes
Essential
- Commitment to: Working in the Speciality
- Management of change
- Demonstrates Trust Values
Desirable
- Willingness to develop skills
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).
