# Clinical Nurse Specialist > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/clinical-nurse-specialist/9a543545-1bf0-4653-a7ec-9e8db7c3ea54 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/clinical-nurse-specialist/9a543545-1bf0-4653-a7ec-9e8db7c3ea54.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust - **Town:** Sheffield - **Region:** North East and Yorkshire - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Clinical nurse specialist - **Grade:** Band 6 - **Salary:** per annum pro rata - **Contract type:** Fixed term: 12 months (Secondment with possibility to make permanent) - **Employment type:** Part time - 15 hours per week (Fridays - with flexibility for 2nd day) - **Closing date:** 2026-06-04T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-05-28T14:12:46.102Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/South_Yorkshire/Sheffield/Sheffield_Childrens_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Children_with_medical_complexity/Children_with_medical_complexity-v7659402 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/7659402?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.sheffieldchildrens.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### 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. #LI-Onsite ## Job Details 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. ## Job Description 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. ## 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. #LI-Onsite ## Person Specification ### Experience **Essential** - Significant post registration experience - Completed Band 5 Co-ordinator competencies (or equivalent) or experience of working at Band 6 level - Teaching and mentorship qualification **Desirable** - Experience of working with the speciality patient group - Audit / Research experience - Project or caseload management - Nurse led clinics ### Personal Attributes **Essential** - Adaptable to change - Commitment to: Working in the Speciality, Self-Development, Evolution of nursing practice, Management of change - Driving license and access to a car for community visits **Desirable** - Willingness to develop skills ### Knowledge and Skills **Essential** - Speciality aspects - Health & Safety Practices e.g. lifting and handling - COSHH - Current Nursing / Health Aspects - Infection Control - Excellent communication skills - Excellent time management skills - Work independently or part of a team - Safeguarding Knowledge - Up to date on local current practices **Desirable** - Working in a community setting ### Qualifications and Training **Essential** - RN Child (RSCN) or equivalent - 998 or equivalent teaching certificate **Desirable** - Diploma level post basic nursing qualification in relevant field - Degree in relevant subject - Have or working towards completion of non- medical prescribing ## Documents - [our edi goals (pdf, 155.7kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2909) - [clinical nurse specialist - complex care (pdf, 229.9kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=9916719) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.