Job summary
Permanent | Full Time | Occasional Saturday 08:30-12:30
A fantastic opportunity to work in our fantastic Children's Hospital, here join our fabulous Theatre Escort Team.
We're looking for a highly motivated, friendly, and hardworking individual to become part of our dedicatedTheatre Escort Team. This vital role supports the safe and compassionate transfer of patients between wards, departments, and our state-of-the-art theatre suite.
Our department offers a comprehensive range of specialist surgical services, including neurosurgery (with an advanced intraoperative MRI suite), spinal surgery, ENT, gastroenterology, orthopaedics and trauma, paediatric surgery, urology, thoracic surgery, plastics and maxillofacial surgery, and paediatric dentistry.
About You
- NVQ level 2 or working towards
- Ability to adjust communication style to connect and engage with people of all ages and backgrounds, including those with neurodiverse needs.
- Understanding of how to manage emotional reactions in challenging situations.
- Ability to build trust and rapport with children, using distraction and play to help with stress and anxiety.
We welcome and encourage any prospective applicants to come visit our department; please contact us beforehand to arrange and do not hesitate to contact us with any other questions.
Main duties of the job
Reporting into the Clinical lead, some of your responsibilities will include
- The successful candidate(s) will be expected to work within the escort team here in theatre. You will provide the essential support and care to the patients and carers when taking them theatre. Giving both care and using distraction skills and techniques to the patients at what is a particularly anxious and emotional time for them.
- Supporting the carer/parent with compassion and reassurance. Giving good, clear communication and instructions to them before they leave the department so they can return for their child after surgery.
- You will expected to physically active for periods of any shift in which you will be moving patients on trolleys, lifting, moving and changing compressed air cylinders, transporting the department waste to the hospital central waste disposal area, going to the laboratories and wards around the trust and occasionally across to the RHH to collect equipment or instruments.
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 6137using 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 and Band 2 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 atscn-tr.recruitment.team@nhs.net. Together, we're building a workplace where everyone belongs.
As a Trust, we are currently reviewing all job descriptions and person specifications. This job description may therefore be updated at a later stage, and some duties or responsibilities may change as part of that process.
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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 6137using 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 and Band 2 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 atscn-tr.recruitment.team@nhs.net. Together, we're building a workplace where everyone belongs.
As a Trust, we are currently reviewing all job descriptions and person specifications. This job description may therefore be updated at a later stage, and some duties or responsibilities may change as part of that process.
#LI-Onsite
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Level 3 qualification such as 3 A-Levels, Health and Science T Level Or Knowledge and experience in health and science acquired through job specific training and experience equivalent to level 3
Desirable
- Health care support worker certificate
Experience
Essential
- Experience in health and/or social care settings, such as employment, work experience, volunteering or placement(s)
- xperience supporting individuals in distress, using deescalation, distraction or calming techniques
- Experience working within a multi-disciplinary team
Desirable
- Experience working in a healthcare setting
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Knowledge of how different health conditions affect physical health
- Understanding of paediatric anatomy and physiology to recognises changes during observations
- Awareness of airway management principles including the function of tracheostomies and recognising when urgent escalation is required
- Ability to work well within a team, contributing to team meetings and care plan development
- Good organisational and prioritisation skills, ensuring smooth coordination of transfers, paperwork, and communication between teams
- Accurate record-keeping and attention to detail, maintaining documentation, checklists, and electronic records to a high standard
- Ability to monitor and interpret basic observations
- Ability to build trust and rapport with children and young people, using distraction techniques and play, to help with stress and anxiety
- Ability to deal with conflicting and challenging difficult situations
- IT skills, with ability to use a variety of software applications
Desirable
- Knowledge of Health & Safety and maintaining a safe environment
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Compassionate and calm approach when working in a sensitive environment
- Ability to adapt quickly to changing situations, including emergencies
- Ability to work collaboratively, with the confidence to work independently to solve problems
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Level 3 qualification such as 3 A-Levels, Health and Science T Level Or Knowledge and experience in health and science acquired through job specific training and experience equivalent to level 3
Desirable
- Health care support worker certificate
Experience
Essential
- Experience in health and/or social care settings, such as employment, work experience, volunteering or placement(s)
- xperience supporting individuals in distress, using deescalation, distraction or calming techniques
- Experience working within a multi-disciplinary team
Desirable
- Experience working in a healthcare setting
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Knowledge of how different health conditions affect physical health
- Understanding of paediatric anatomy and physiology to recognises changes during observations
- Awareness of airway management principles including the function of tracheostomies and recognising when urgent escalation is required
- Ability to work well within a team, contributing to team meetings and care plan development
- Good organisational and prioritisation skills, ensuring smooth coordination of transfers, paperwork, and communication between teams
- Accurate record-keeping and attention to detail, maintaining documentation, checklists, and electronic records to a high standard
- Ability to monitor and interpret basic observations
- Ability to build trust and rapport with children and young people, using distraction techniques and play, to help with stress and anxiety
- Ability to deal with conflicting and challenging difficult situations
- IT skills, with ability to use a variety of software applications
Desirable
- Knowledge of Health & Safety and maintaining a safe environment
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Compassionate and calm approach when working in a sensitive environment
- Ability to adapt quickly to changing situations, including emergencies
- Ability to work collaboratively, with the confidence to work independently to solve problems
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).
