Job summary
Permanent | 7.5hrs per week (Fridays)
At Sheffield Children's, we're committed to delivering outstanding, compassionate care for every child and young person. We are looking for a Clinical Nurse Specialist to join our Complex Care team. You will empower children and their families by ensuring their voices are heard, their care is personalised, and their experience is seamless across services. You'll play an important part in our development as a centre of excellence for complex paediatric care.
Who We're Looking For: You are a registered children's nurse with substantial experience in paediatric complex care. You are passionate about holistic, family-centred care and excel in a collaborative team. Your excellent communication skills, clinical expertise, and ability to work independently make you a trusted leader and advocate for our patients.
Main duties of the job
Reporting to the Matron, your responsibilities will include:
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Provide autonomous nursing care to children with complex medical needs across inpatient and community settings.
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Advocate for children and families, ensuring their needs are central to all care decisions.
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Develop relationships with families, community teams, and multidisciplinary colleagues to support integrated, high-quality care.
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Coordinate the specialist service across a range of clinical environments, bridging gaps within the Trust and with external partners.
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Monitor patient conditions, deliver treatments, and communicate any changes to the wider clinical team.
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Deliver specialist education, training, and support to families and health professionals.
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)
- 998 or equivalent teaching certificate
Desirable
- Diploma level post basic nursing qualification in relevant field
- Degree in relevant subject
- Have or working towards completion of non- medical prescribing
Experience
Essential
- Significant post registration experience
- Completed Band 5 Co-ordinator competencies (or equivalent) or experience of working at Band 6 level
- Teaching and mentorship qualification
Desirable
- Experience of working with the speciality patient group
- Audit / Research experience
- Project or caseload management
- Nurse led clinics
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Speciality aspects
- Health & Safety Practices e.g. lifting and handling
- COSHH
- Current Nursing / Health Aspects
- Infection Control
- Excellent communication skills
- Excellent time management skills
- Work independently or part of a team
- Safeguarding Knowledge
- Up to date on local current practices
Desirable
- Working in a community setting
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Adaptable to change
- Commitment to: Working in the Speciality, Self-Development, Evolution of nursing practice, Management of change
- Driving license and access to a car for community visits
Desirable
- Willingness to develop skills
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- RN Child (RSCN)
- 998 or equivalent teaching certificate
Desirable
- Diploma level post basic nursing qualification in relevant field
- Degree in relevant subject
- Have or working towards completion of non- medical prescribing
Experience
Essential
- Significant post registration experience
- Completed Band 5 Co-ordinator competencies (or equivalent) or experience of working at Band 6 level
- Teaching and mentorship qualification
Desirable
- Experience of working with the speciality patient group
- Audit / Research experience
- Project or caseload management
- Nurse led clinics
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Speciality aspects
- Health & Safety Practices e.g. lifting and handling
- COSHH
- Current Nursing / Health Aspects
- Infection Control
- Excellent communication skills
- Excellent time management skills
- Work independently or part of a team
- Safeguarding Knowledge
- Up to date on local current practices
Desirable
- Working in a community setting
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Adaptable to change
- Commitment to: Working in the Speciality, Self-Development, Evolution of nursing practice, Management of change
- Driving license and access to a car for community visits
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).
