Job summary
10 month Secondment | Part Time 34.5 hours per week | Internal Applicants Only
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and enthusiastic nurse to join our team on Ward 3, a busy 24 bedded medical ward, incorporating long term ventilation care patients. As Senior Staff Nurse, you will take charge in the absence of the Ward Manager and lead a team of nurses, healthcare assistants, and housekeepers, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, patient-centred care.
About You:
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Degree or Diploma Level Education as a Registered Nurse (RN Child, RNLD, or RSCN)
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Current registration with NMC
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Experience within paediatrics and evidence of competencies achieved to move to a band 6
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Committed to maintaining standards of care and patient safety
The post will include shift work involving a mix of days and nights from 07.00-19.30 and 19.00-07.30.
Help us make a difference in the lives of patients receiving care at Sheffield Children's. Apply today!
Main duties of the job
Reporting into the Ward Manager, your responsibilities will include:
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Coordinate and deliver skilled nursing care following the NMC Code of Conduct.
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Plan and implement nursing care for an allocated patient group, prioritising and delegating to meet individual needs.
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Advocate for patients, ensuring compassionate and patient-centred care.
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Supervise, and support junior nurses and healthcare staff, providing guidance and promoting professional development.
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Assist and deputise for the Ward Manager by supporting the management of the ward, staff, resources, and clinical standards, including representing the manager at meetings and forums.
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Work collaboratively within the team, both internally and externally, to ensure holistic and seamless care delivery.
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Take charge of the ward and provide leadership in the absence of the Ward Manager, being a role model to junior staff.
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.
*** This role has been assigned the occupation code 2236 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
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.
*** This role has been assigned the occupation code 2236 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
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 / Training
Essential
- Degree or Diploma Level Education as Registered Nurse (RN Child, RNLD or RSCN)
- Willingness to undertake Leadership/Management training
- Teaching, Mentoring and Assessors qualification
- Current registration with NMC
- Relevant post registration qualification as required for speciality
Desirable
- Willingness to undertake study at degree level
- Relevant Post Basic registration
- Course Leadership and Management training
Experience
Essential
- Significant staffing experience within paediatrics and evidence of competencies achieved to move to a Band 6, e.g. completion of Competency Pathway at SC NHS FT
- Mentoring experience with nursing students and one-to one teaching of junior staff
- Ability to demonstrate a commitment to professional development
Desirable
- Staffing experience within speciality Relevant project work
- Understanding of budgetary or resource management
- Risk Assessment training
- Relevant project work
Knowledge
Essential
- Role of Senior Staff Nurse and ability to work within and lead a team
- Understanding of the clinical governance agenda
- Experience of undertaking the audit process
- Health, Safety and Risk awareness
- Awareness of resource management
- Health & Safety Safe Practices e.g. Moving and Handling, Sharps, COSHH, Information Governance
- Responsibility for safe practices of Infection Control principles
- Principles of Safeguarding of children & training to Level 3
Desirable
- Experience in Nursing Speciality of ward or department
- Able to demonstrate involvement and understanding of the Research process
- Current certificates to show relevant study and e-learning
- Ability to undertake Personal Development reviews for junior staff
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Effective verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to respect the cultural, social and religious diversity within society
- Able to use own initiative and good decision making skills
- Effective interpersonal skills
- Paediatric Life Support training or EPLS
- Enhanced clinical skills training
- Good IT skills, use of Microsoft packages
Desirable
- E/A.P.L.S. training
- Other Extended Roles relevant to post, eg venepuncture and cannulation
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Commitment to: Speciality Professional values and manner Family Involvement and holistic care Internal Rotation/Flexible Working Patterns
Person Specification
Qualifications / Training
Essential
- Degree or Diploma Level Education as Registered Nurse (RN Child, RNLD or RSCN)
- Willingness to undertake Leadership/Management training
- Teaching, Mentoring and Assessors qualification
- Current registration with NMC
- Relevant post registration qualification as required for speciality
Desirable
- Willingness to undertake study at degree level
- Relevant Post Basic registration
- Course Leadership and Management training
Experience
Essential
- Significant staffing experience within paediatrics and evidence of competencies achieved to move to a Band 6, e.g. completion of Competency Pathway at SC NHS FT
- Mentoring experience with nursing students and one-to one teaching of junior staff
- Ability to demonstrate a commitment to professional development
Desirable
- Staffing experience within speciality Relevant project work
- Understanding of budgetary or resource management
- Risk Assessment training
- Relevant project work
Knowledge
Essential
- Role of Senior Staff Nurse and ability to work within and lead a team
- Understanding of the clinical governance agenda
- Experience of undertaking the audit process
- Health, Safety and Risk awareness
- Awareness of resource management
- Health & Safety Safe Practices e.g. Moving and Handling, Sharps, COSHH, Information Governance
- Responsibility for safe practices of Infection Control principles
- Principles of Safeguarding of children & training to Level 3
Desirable
- Experience in Nursing Speciality of ward or department
- Able to demonstrate involvement and understanding of the Research process
- Current certificates to show relevant study and e-learning
- Ability to undertake Personal Development reviews for junior staff
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Effective verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to respect the cultural, social and religious diversity within society
- Able to use own initiative and good decision making skills
- Effective interpersonal skills
- Paediatric Life Support training or EPLS
- Enhanced clinical skills training
- Good IT skills, use of Microsoft packages
Desirable
- E/A.P.L.S. training
- Other Extended Roles relevant to post, eg venepuncture and cannulation
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Commitment to: Speciality Professional values and manner Family Involvement and holistic care Internal Rotation/Flexible Working Patterns
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).
