Job summary
An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Paediatric Nurse to join our Gastroenterology nursing team.
The role involves being part of a large MDT, providing specialist care to children and young people with IBD. The successful candidate must be:
- Motivated
- Organised
- Have an interest in IBD
- Excellent communication skills
- Use own initiative
- Work well as part of a team
The post will include both patient facing and office-based work. The successful candidate must be familiar with Microsoft Word and Excel to co-ordinate patient appointments and maintain databases etc.
The role will include:
- Providing disease and medication information to newly diagnosed patients and families
- Co-ordination of inpatient and outpatient care
- Provide specialist education to other health care professionals
- Liaising with schools, GP's and community nursing teams as required
- The IBD team have a lot of patients who attend Medical Day Care and you will be expected to review and co-ordinate ongoing care with this cohort of patients
- Immunosuppression monitoring
- Nurse led clinics
- Attending IBD team meetings
- Supporting children, young people and parents who have been diagnosed with a chronic condition
- Healthcare Transition -helping to prepare young people for adult IBD services through face-to-face transition discussions, live transition plans, nurse led clinics and transition clinics.
Main duties of the job
- To act as a Named Nurse and plan, implement and evaluate care for children with confirmed gastroenterological and hepatology conditions
- To develop and co-ordinate the Gastroenterology nursing Service in a variety of settings ensuring the quality of care provision for Children of all ages.
- To provide specialist education, training and information to children, families and members of the multi-disciplinary team.
- Provide a seamless transition of care for patients with gastroenterology and liver conditions to adult services.
About us
At Sheffield Children's, our purpose is clear: to provide healthier futures for children and young people. Our three strategic aims are:
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Outstanding Patient Care
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Brilliant Place to work
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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.
Detailed Job description and main responsibilities:-
Please see the job description and personal specification for full details.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the job description and person specification for full details of the role
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
Please refer to the job description and person specification for full details of the role
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 and Training
Essential
- RSCN or RN (Child)
- Mentorship qualification
Desirable
- Paediatric Life Support Certificate
Experience
Essential
- Significant post registration experience
- Experience of caring for children and families with gastroenterology conditions
Desirable
- Medical and/or Surgical Nursing experience
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Knowledge of Holistic Family centred care using evidence based practices
- Speciality Issues
- Health & Safety Safe Practices e.g. Lifting and Handling, Sharps, COSHH
- Current Nursing/Health Issues
- Infection control
- Good Organisation skills
- Good Communication skills
- Time Management skills
- Management of own Client Group
Desirable
- Interest or experience in audit and research
- Leadership qualities
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Ability to work alone and as part of a team
- Conscientious
- Flexible and adaptable
- Awareness of own learning needs - proactive approach to learning
Desirable
- Willingness to develop skills
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- RSCN or RN (Child)
- Mentorship qualification
Desirable
- Paediatric Life Support Certificate
Experience
Essential
- Significant post registration experience
- Experience of caring for children and families with gastroenterology conditions
Desirable
- Medical and/or Surgical Nursing experience
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Knowledge of Holistic Family centred care using evidence based practices
- Speciality Issues
- Health & Safety Safe Practices e.g. Lifting and Handling, Sharps, COSHH
- Current Nursing/Health Issues
- Infection control
- Good Organisation skills
- Good Communication skills
- Time Management skills
- Management of own Client Group
Desirable
- Interest or experience in audit and research
- Leadership qualities
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Ability to work alone and as part of a team
- Conscientious
- Flexible and adaptable
- Awareness of own learning needs - proactive approach to learning
Desirable
- Willingness to develop skills
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).
