Job summary
A vacancy has arisen for a flexible and motivated Band 6 staff nurse to complement our small team of paediatric nurses with an interest in ophthalmology to work both independently and in support of the team of Dr's, Orthoptists and Optometrists in the provision of high-quality care. We are based in the ophthalmic outpatient department at Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust and cover clinics in ophthalmology at the Royal Hallamshire Hospital too when children and young people are being seen.
Ophthalmology is a very rewarding, specialised and dynamic clinical discipline that maintains clinical links with inpatient facilities across the site as well as with the emergency department and acute admissions unit.
Given the highly specialist nature of our work we are looking for a nurse who has experience and knowledge of this discipline, who has excellent communication and leadership skills, in addition to a passion to enhance their skills and knowledge through varying ophthalmic courses and other development opportunities.
Main duties of the job
- To co-ordinate and provide skilled nursing care to patients, in accordance with responsibilities under the NMC Code of Conduct.
- To participate in the continued development of nursing, including the supervision, teaching and development of junior nurses and support staff.
- Act as an advocate for patients.
- To plan, implement and evaluate nursing care for an allocated patient group, in consideration of individual need, using prioritisation and delegation skills.
- To assist the Ward Manager in managing and developing the Ward/Department.
- To work collaboratively within a Multidisciplinary team, internal and external to the organisation, to facilitate holistic seamless care delivery for all Trust Patients.
- To give leadership to junior staff and manage the Ward/Unit in the absence of the ward manager.
- To support the ward manager in his/her role and participate in managing the ward, staff and resources, to maintain standards within the clinical governance agenda.
- To represent the ward manager at relevant meetings and forums.
- To deputise for the ward manager when required and act as role model and leader to other 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
- Leaders in Children's Health
We work successfully with local, regional, and national partners to provide physical and mental healthcare across acute and community settings. Many of our clinicians are amongst the best in their field, recognised nationally and internationally for their expertise.
As well as having enormous pride in what we do, we are a friendly, welcoming, and motivated NHS Trust who are guided by our CARE values: Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence. Our nearly 4000 colleagues live these values, ensuring kind and compassionate care that makes patients and their families feel safe and at home.
As we approach our 150th anniversary in 2026, we remain committed to enhancing our reputation in children's health leadership, improving the experiences of both patient and colleagues, and focusing on our communities and population health.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For full details please see the job description and person specification.
Inclusive Recruitment & Selection
We are committed to being an inclusive employer and accurate data capture is an important part of that to ensure we are supportive and representative. Our aim is to ensure that all applicants can see themselves in the available categories on our application form, but we recognise that some of our data capture fields are not inclusive. We have flagged this with our system provider to ask for change.
We offer encouragement and active support to applicants with additional needs, including those from ethnic minorities, with disabilities and members of the LGBTQ+ community. If you wish to adjust any aspect of the recruitment process or wish to find out more about our recruitment & selection processes, please get in touch with our Recruitment Manager: Catherine.Gilbert7@nhs.net
We are continually reviewing our recruitment & selection process to support the long-term aim of Sheffield Childrens being a champion of Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion. If you have any ideas for improvement, please get in touch with Catherine Gilbert at Catherine.Gilbert7@nhs.net
Trust Values
The Trust is committed to providing great quality patient care and keep children, young people and families at the heart of what we do by following our CARE values:
- Compassion leading by kindness and showing empathy, understanding and respect
- Accountability striving to do the right thing and owning responsibility
- Respect value differences, tackling inequality and fostering a culture of inclusion
- Excellence delivering a high-quality standard of care
Job description
Job responsibilities
For full details please see the job description and person specification.
Inclusive Recruitment & Selection
We are committed to being an inclusive employer and accurate data capture is an important part of that to ensure we are supportive and representative. Our aim is to ensure that all applicants can see themselves in the available categories on our application form, but we recognise that some of our data capture fields are not inclusive. We have flagged this with our system provider to ask for change.
We offer encouragement and active support to applicants with additional needs, including those from ethnic minorities, with disabilities and members of the LGBTQ+ community. If you wish to adjust any aspect of the recruitment process or wish to find out more about our recruitment & selection processes, please get in touch with our Recruitment Manager: Catherine.Gilbert7@nhs.net
We are continually reviewing our recruitment & selection process to support the long-term aim of Sheffield Childrens being a champion of Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion. If you have any ideas for improvement, please get in touch with Catherine Gilbert at Catherine.Gilbert7@nhs.net
Trust Values
The Trust is committed to providing great quality patient care and keep children, young people and families at the heart of what we do by following our CARE values:
- Compassion leading by kindness and showing empathy, understanding and respect
- Accountability striving to do the right thing and owning responsibility
- Respect value differences, tackling inequality and fostering a culture of inclusion
- Excellence delivering a high-quality standard of care
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
- Several years staffing experience within paediatrics and evidence of competencies achieved to move to a Band 6, eg 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
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
- Several years staffing experience within paediatrics and evidence of competencies achieved to move to a Band 6, eg 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
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).
