Clinical Nurse Specialist

Job overview

Fixed Term | 15hrs per week (Fridays plus flexible second day)

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:

• Provide autonomous nursing care to children with complex medical needs across inpatient and community settings.
• Advocate for children and families, ensuring their needs are central to all care decisions.
• Develop relationships with families, community teams, and multidisciplinary colleagues to support integrated, high-quality care.
• Coordinate the specialist service across a range of clinical environments, bridging gaps within the Trust and with external partners.
• Monitor patient conditions, deliver treatments, and communicate any changes to the wider clinical team.
• 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.

Detailed job description and main 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 2237 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 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 at [email protected]. Together, we’re building a workplace where everyone belongs.

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