Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, motivated and highly dynamic Nursing Associate or Assistant Practitioner to join the Health Needs in School team.
You will work across a variety of community settings working collaboratively with the multi professional team to assess, plan, organise and deliver clinical care and Education in line with service and patient needs, as agreed with the supervising clinicians.
This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a newly formed team within Sheffield Children's (FT), supporting C&YP with health needs to access education.
Note: This generic job description outlines the primary role and responsibilities of a Band 4 Nursing Associate. It is not an exhaustive as this contains core functions of the role, it is important to note that some Trust service areas may have additional skill requirements which are subject to competency-based assessments.
Main duties of the job
- 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 and Education in line with service and patient needs, as agreed with supervising clinicians.
- 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.
- 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 recognise 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 i.e 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.
- Access to a car and a full driving licence.
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
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
- Willing to complete competencies related to paediatric speciality of role
- Training Nursing Associate Foundation Degree or Assistant Practitioner degree
Desirable
- Supervisor training
- Assessors course or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Ability to work within a team
- Ability to demonstrate a commitment to professional development.
- Understanding of the principles of Audit
- Experience of writing and implementing care plans
Desirable
- Experience in paediatrics
- Supervisor experience
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Effective interpersonal skills IT skills & use of Microsoft systems, i.e. word, excel
- Accountability and Own limitations
- Health & Safety Safe Practices e.g. Moving &Handling, Sharps, COSHH
- Principles of Infection Control
- Principles of Safeguarding of children and young people
- Effective verbal, electronic and written communication skills
- Ability to respect the cultural diversity within society
- Able to use own initiative
- Good decision making skills
Desirable
- Extended role skills e.g. venepuncture, ECG
- Understanding of the clinical governance agenda
- Health, Safety and Risk awareness
- Awareness of resource management
- Basic life support training i.e. rise
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Professional Values, attitudes and behaviours Self-Development Family Involvement and holistic care Ability to work flexibly i.e. shift patterns Able to work independently and as part of a Team
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Willing to complete competencies related to paediatric speciality of role
- Training Nursing Associate Foundation Degree or Assistant Practitioner degree
Desirable
- Supervisor training
- Assessors course or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Ability to work within a team
- Ability to demonstrate a commitment to professional development.
- Understanding of the principles of Audit
- Experience of writing and implementing care plans
Desirable
- Experience in paediatrics
- Supervisor experience
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Effective interpersonal skills IT skills & use of Microsoft systems, i.e. word, excel
- Accountability and Own limitations
- Health & Safety Safe Practices e.g. Moving &Handling, Sharps, COSHH
- Principles of Infection Control
- Principles of Safeguarding of children and young people
- Effective verbal, electronic and written communication skills
- Ability to respect the cultural diversity within society
- Able to use own initiative
- Good decision making skills
Desirable
- Extended role skills e.g. venepuncture, ECG
- Understanding of the clinical governance agenda
- Health, Safety and Risk awareness
- Awareness of resource management
- Basic life support training i.e. rise
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Professional Values, attitudes and behaviours Self-Development Family Involvement and holistic care Ability to work flexibly i.e. shift patterns Able to work independently and as part of a Team
Desirable
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).
