Job summary
Permanent | Proposed Interview date is Thursday 11th December 2025
Join our dedicated team in the Post Anesthetic Care Unit (PACU), where we deliver safe, compassionate care to children recovering from surgery in a fast-paced, supportive environment.
As a Senior Clinical Support Worker, you'll play a vital role in ensuring a positive experience for patients and their families. You'll help maintain a safe and reassuring setting, working closely with a collaborative team to support children through their initial recovery.
PACU cares for a diverse range of patients, and we pride ourselves on our team culture, professionalism, and commitment to high-quality care.
About You
- You'll be confident working with children and families, using initiative, and supporting a multidisciplinary team.
- You'll bring experience from a care or health & social care setting ideally in a hospital or community environment.
Main duties of the job
Reporting into the Clinical Department Manager or Supervisor, some of your responsibilities will include:
- Support the multidisciplinary team in delivering safe, effective care to children during their recovery in PACU.
- Contribute to maintaining a clean, safe, and child-friendly environment.
- Assist with admissions, discharges, and care of children recovering from surgery in PACU.
- You will also contribute to the smooth running of the unit by supporting stock management, equipment checks, and administrative duties as 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: We do not offer visa sponsorship for Band 2 roles.
*** This role has been assigned the occupation code4131using the CASCOT coding tool. To check the eligibility of this code for sponsorship and right to work please visit - UKVI web addresshttps://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 atCatherine.Gilbert7@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: We do not offer visa sponsorship for Band 2 roles.
*** This role has been assigned the occupation code4131using the CASCOT coding tool. To check the eligibility of this code for sponsorship and right to work please visit - UKVI web addresshttps://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 atCatherine.Gilbert7@nhs.net. Together, we're building a workplace where everyone belongs.
#LI-Hybrid
Person Specification
Qualifications/Training
Essential
- GCSE A-C English or Level 2 equivalent
- GCSE A-C Maths or Level 2 equivalent
- To have or be committed to undertaking & completing a Vocational Award Level 3 in Health
- To hold evidence of completing a Care Certificate or have completed in-house Band 2 competency package
- Committed to completing competency packages as per clinical area
Desirable
- Vocational Award Level 3 in Health or Health & Social Care
Experience
Essential
- To have experience in a Care or Health & Social Care environment within a hospital or community setting
- Worked in a customer facing environment
Desirable
- Worked with children and young people
- Worked within the National Health Service
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Knowledge of Health & Safety and maintaining a safe environment
- Knowledge of Safeguarding children or young adults
- Ability to demonstrate knowledge of Infection Control principles
- Basic IT skills which include competency at using Word and email and commitment to learning advanced IT skills.
- Ability to work with children, young people, their families and carers
- Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team
- Ability to show initiative and take on own responsibility and accountability and work independently
- Ability to prioritise workload and own time
- Ability to deal with conflicting and difficult situations
Desirable
- Compliance of Policies and Procedures in a regulated Health Care Provider
- Advanced IT skills i.e. Level 2 IT qualification
- Previously worked in a Health / Social Care multidisciplinary team setting and contributed in team meetings
Attributes
Essential
- Willingness to work flexibly in approach and working hours/pattern
- Display a non-judgmental attitude towards children / families / carers / colleagues
- Respectful attitude for individuals and co-workers
- Ability to accept instructions & supervision and undertake delegated tasks
Desirable
- Compliance of Policies and Procedures in reference to Equality and Diversity
- Previously worked in a flexible working pattern environment
Person Specification
Qualifications/Training
Essential
- GCSE A-C English or Level 2 equivalent
- GCSE A-C Maths or Level 2 equivalent
- To have or be committed to undertaking & completing a Vocational Award Level 3 in Health
- To hold evidence of completing a Care Certificate or have completed in-house Band 2 competency package
- Committed to completing competency packages as per clinical area
Desirable
- Vocational Award Level 3 in Health or Health & Social Care
Experience
Essential
- To have experience in a Care or Health & Social Care environment within a hospital or community setting
- Worked in a customer facing environment
Desirable
- Worked with children and young people
- Worked within the National Health Service
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Knowledge of Health & Safety and maintaining a safe environment
- Knowledge of Safeguarding children or young adults
- Ability to demonstrate knowledge of Infection Control principles
- Basic IT skills which include competency at using Word and email and commitment to learning advanced IT skills.
- Ability to work with children, young people, their families and carers
- Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team
- Ability to show initiative and take on own responsibility and accountability and work independently
- Ability to prioritise workload and own time
- Ability to deal with conflicting and difficult situations
Desirable
- Compliance of Policies and Procedures in a regulated Health Care Provider
- Advanced IT skills i.e. Level 2 IT qualification
- Previously worked in a Health / Social Care multidisciplinary team setting and contributed in team meetings
Attributes
Essential
- Willingness to work flexibly in approach and working hours/pattern
- Display a non-judgmental attitude towards children / families / carers / colleagues
- Respectful attitude for individuals and co-workers
- Ability to accept instructions & supervision and undertake delegated tasks
Desirable
- Compliance of Policies and Procedures in reference to Equality and Diversity
- Previously worked in a flexible working pattern environment
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).
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).
