Job summary
Fixed Term 6 months |Part Time - This vacancy is open to Internal Applicants only.
An exciting development opportunity has arisen for an experienced Staff Nurse to join our dynamic 524 Clinical Site Management Team. This role is ideal for someone with a strong understanding of patient flow, ED targets, and the challenges affecting timely admissions across the hospital.
You will be expected to cover both day and night shifts, as well as working weekends and bank holidays to cover the rota. Please discuss a possible secondment opportunity with your current manager prior to applying.
About You
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Current registration with NMC
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Excellent communication & leadership skills are required.
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Experience of venepuncture and cannulation is highly desirable, but not essential, as you will have the opportunity to develop these skills.
Main duties of the job
Reporting into the Division of S&CC Matron, some of your responsibilities will include:
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As the on-site senior nurse and 524 bleep-holder. you'll coordinate emergency admissions, manage patient flow, and support critical hospital operations including staff deployment, security incidents, and clinical emergencies.
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You'll also ensure audits and daily returns are completed efficiently.
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Other duties include managing staff deployment, security incidents, fire & cardiac arrest events and other clinical skills. You will also ensure various audits and other daily returns are completed in a timely manner.
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.
*** This role has been assigned the occupation code 1171 using the CASCOT coding tool. To check the eligibility of this code for sponsorship and right to work please visit - UKVI web address https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/skilled-worker-visa-eligible-occupations/skilled-worker-visa-eligible-occupations-and-codes
Please note: We do not offer visa sponsorship for part-time roles.
Diversity Statement
At Sheffield Children's, we are committed to creating an inclusive environment that celebrates diversity and supports everyone's 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, we're 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.
*** This role has been assigned the occupation code 1171 using the CASCOT coding tool. To check the eligibility of this code for sponsorship and right to work please visit - UKVI web address https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/skilled-worker-visa-eligible-occupations/skilled-worker-visa-eligible-occupations-and-codes
Please note: We do not offer visa sponsorship for part-time roles.
Diversity Statement
At Sheffield Children's, we are committed to creating an inclusive environment that celebrates diversity and supports everyone's 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, we're building a workplace where everyone belongs.
#LI-Onsite
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Degree or Diploma Level Education as Registered Nurse (RN Child or RSCN)
- Relevant Post Basic registration education
- Teaching, Mentoring and Assessors qualification
- Willing to undertake Leadership & Management training
- Current registration with NMC
Desirable
- Experience of holding bed management or Site management hospital bleep
- Nationally recognised Leadership & management qualification
- Willing to undertake study at Masters level
Experience
Essential
- Management of Paediatric ward or Unit at Band 7 or significant experience at Band 6
- Leadership experience
- Recruitment and personnel management
- Performing PDR
- Budgetary Management
Desirable
- Knowledge of discharge planning, especially of the patient with complex needs
- Setting and auditing clinical standards
- Utilisation of research in practice
- Project management
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Role of Registered Nurse
- Accountability and Own limitations
- Health & Safety Safe Practices e.g. Moving and Handling, Sharps, COSHH
- Paediatric Life Support
- Principles of Infection Control
- Principles of Safeguarding of children
- Ability to work within a team
- Effective verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to respect the cultural, social and religious diversity within society
- Able to use own initiative
- Good decision making skills
- Effective interpersonal skills
- Good IT skills & ability to use Microsoft Office packages
Desirable
- Understanding of the clinical governance agenda
- Health, Safety and Risk awareness
- Awareness of resource management
- Advanced/European Paediatric Life Support training
- Trustwide awareness of required nursing skills in medical, surgical and critical care nursing
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Commitment to Paediatric Speciality
- Commitment to Professional Values & manner
- Commitment to Self Development
- Commitment to Family Involvement & holistic care
- Commitment to Flexible Working Patterns - must be able to work both day and night shifts
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Degree or Diploma Level Education as Registered Nurse (RN Child or RSCN)
- Relevant Post Basic registration education
- Teaching, Mentoring and Assessors qualification
- Willing to undertake Leadership & Management training
- Current registration with NMC
Desirable
- Experience of holding bed management or Site management hospital bleep
- Nationally recognised Leadership & management qualification
- Willing to undertake study at Masters level
Experience
Essential
- Management of Paediatric ward or Unit at Band 7 or significant experience at Band 6
- Leadership experience
- Recruitment and personnel management
- Performing PDR
- Budgetary Management
Desirable
- Knowledge of discharge planning, especially of the patient with complex needs
- Setting and auditing clinical standards
- Utilisation of research in practice
- Project management
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Role of Registered Nurse
- Accountability and Own limitations
- Health & Safety Safe Practices e.g. Moving and Handling, Sharps, COSHH
- Paediatric Life Support
- Principles of Infection Control
- Principles of Safeguarding of children
- Ability to work within a team
- Effective verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to respect the cultural, social and religious diversity within society
- Able to use own initiative
- Good decision making skills
- Effective interpersonal skills
- Good IT skills & ability to use Microsoft Office packages
Desirable
- Understanding of the clinical governance agenda
- Health, Safety and Risk awareness
- Awareness of resource management
- Advanced/European Paediatric Life Support training
- Trustwide awareness of required nursing skills in medical, surgical and critical care nursing
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Commitment to Paediatric Speciality
- Commitment to Professional Values & manner
- Commitment to Self Development
- Commitment to Family Involvement & holistic care
- Commitment to Flexible Working Patterns - must be able to work both day and night shifts
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).
