# Nursing Associate > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/nursing-associate/3d820a5c-433d-4d2e-82a7-4b1fc290a4bb - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/nursing-associate/3d820a5c-433d-4d2e-82a7-4b1fc290a4bb.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust - **Location:** LTV bay, Ward 3 - **Workplace type:** onsite - **Profession:** Nursing associate - **Grade:** Band 4 - **Salary:** £28,392 - £31,157 per annum pro rata - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Part time - 22.5 hours per week (Mon-Sun long days, nights and weekend shifts) - **Closing date:** 2026-08-25T22:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-08-18T13:41:10.639Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/South_Yorkshire/Sheffield/Sheffield_Childrens_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Paediatrics/Paediatrics-v8195024 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8195024?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.sheffieldchildrens.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview This is a fantastic opportunity to grow your specialized skills in areas such as tracheostomy and ventilation while gaining teaching experience within community settings and the organization. You’ll support daily line management of support workers, provide compassionate care to the CYP and their families and contribute to service growth. Additionally, you’ll become an expert in areas such as complex discharge planning. The Nursing Associate works independently under the leadership of registered nurses, working within the sphere of nursing care and within all aspects of the nursing process. ### Main duties of the job Reporting into the Ward co-ordinator, some of your responsibilities will include: The role of the Nursing Associate is to work collaboratively with the multi professional team and the Registered Nurse to assess, plan, organise and deliver clinical care in line with service and patient needs, as agreed with supervising clinicians. The post holder will act professionally at all times and use their knowledge and experience to make evidence based decisions to solve challenges and problems. They recognize and work within the limits of their competencies and are responsible and accountable for their actions. The post holder will have some responsibility for supervising learners ie new starters and students during their placements once their preceptorship is completed, and they have completed any additional training required for their area. They will be expected to actively contribute to quality assurance processes and service development. ### 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 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 scn-tr.recruitment.team@nhs.net. Together, we’re building a workplace where everyone belongs. #LI-Onsite ### Applicant requirements You must have appropriate UK professional registration. This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service. ## Person Specification ### Knowledge **Essential** - Accountability and Own limitations - Health & Safety Safe Practices e.g. Moving and Handling, Sharps, COSHH - Principles of Infection Control - Principles of Safeguarding of children and young people **Desirable** - Understanding of the clinical governance agenda - Health, Safety and Risk awareness - Awareness of resource management ### Experience **Essential** - Ability to demonstrate a commitment to professional development. - Ability to work within a team - Understanding of the principles of Audit **Desirable** - Post-registration experience in paediatric specialty - Supervisor experience ### Personal Attributes **Essential** - Professional Values, attitudes and behaviours - Self-Development - Family Involvement and holistic care - Ability to work flexibly i.e. shift patterns **Desirable** - Leadership qualities ### Skills and Abilities **Essential** - Effective verbal, electronic and written communication skills - Ability to respect the cultural diversity within society. - Able to use own initiative - Good decision making skills - Effective interpersonal skills - IT skills & use of Microsoft systems, i.e. word, excel, - Driving License and access to a vehicle **Desirable** - Basic life support training i.e. rise - Extended role skills e.g. venepuncture, ECG ### Qualifications/Training **Essential** - Training Nursing Associate Foundation Degree - Current registration with NMC - Willing to complete competencies related to paediatric speciality of role **Desirable** - Supervisor training - Completion of preceptorship ### Demonstrates Trust Values **Essential** - Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Excellence – Together we care ## Documents - [our edi goals (pdf, 155.7kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2909) - [job description and person specification (pdf, 221.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10500136) ## 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.