Job summary
Permanent | Full-time
We are looking for a skilled paediatric nurse to join our Home Ventilation Team. You will support children and young people (CYP) with ventilation needs, both in hospital and at home, in educational settings, and during respite care.
As a Ventilation Support Nurse, you will provide holistic care alongside nursing and medical staff, working with families and external professionals to ensure the safety and well-being of CYP.
You will work in hospital wards, clinics, and the community, and a clean driving licence and access to a car are required for this regional position.
Main duties of the job
Reporting into the Department Manager, your responsibilities will include:
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Provide skilled nursing care to patients
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Support nursing students and support staff
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Advocate for patients
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Work with multidisciplinary teams to ensure seamless care delivery for all patients.
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Contribute to the smooth operation of the department.
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.
Sheffield Children's provides great benefits to support your wellbeing, with excellent annual leave and pension schemes, health programmes, and exclusive discounts--helping you succeed at work and beyond.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For more information on the main responsibilities for this post, please refer to the job description and person specification.
Please note that Sheffield Children's uplift pay to meet the Real Living Wage, which is £12.60 per hour.
Diversity Statement
At Sheffield Childrens, we are committed to creating an inclusive environment that celebrates diversity and supports everyones 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, were building a workplace where everyone belongs.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
For more information on the main responsibilities for this post, please refer to the job description and person specification.
Please note that Sheffield Children's uplift pay to meet the Real Living Wage, which is £12.60 per hour.
Diversity Statement
At Sheffield Childrens, we are committed to creating an inclusive environment that celebrates diversity and supports everyones 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, were building a workplace where everyone belongs.
#LI-Onsite
Person Specification
Qualifications/Training
Essential
- Degree or Diploma Level Education as Registered Nurse (RN Child or RSCN)
- Current NMC registration
- Teaching, mentoring and Assessors qualification
Desirable
- Willingness to undertake study to Degree level
- Relevant Post Basic registration course
Experience
Essential
- Ability to demonstrate a commitment to professional development.
- Willingness to undertake Trust Band 5 competency pathway.
Desirable
- Post-registration experience in paediatric speciality
- Mentorship experience
- Understanding of the principles of Audit
Knowledge & skills
Essential
- Role of Staff Nurse
- Paediatric Life Support training
- Accountability and Own limitations
- Health & Safety Safe Practices e.g. Moving and Handling, Sharps, COSHH
- Principles of Infection Control
- Principles of Safeguarding of children
- Effective verbal and written communication skills
- IV Competent
- Able to use own initiative
- Good decision making skills
- Effective interpersonal skills
- Basic IT skills & use of Microsoft Word/Excel
Desirable
- Ability to work within a team
- Understanding of the clinical governance agenda
- Health, Safety and Risk awareness
- Awareness of resource management
- Extended role skills eg Cannulation
- Speciality Nursing Skills: Medical Nursing; Surgical Nursing; Critical Care; One to One Teaching; Lone working; Community based working
Attributes
Essential
- Clean driving licence and access to a car for community visits
- Commitment to: Speciality Professional Values & manner Self Development Family Involvement and holistic care Internal Rotation/Flexible Working Patterns
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications/Training
Essential
- Degree or Diploma Level Education as Registered Nurse (RN Child or RSCN)
- Current NMC registration
- Teaching, mentoring and Assessors qualification
Desirable
- Willingness to undertake study to Degree level
- Relevant Post Basic registration course
Experience
Essential
- Ability to demonstrate a commitment to professional development.
- Willingness to undertake Trust Band 5 competency pathway.
Desirable
- Post-registration experience in paediatric speciality
- Mentorship experience
- Understanding of the principles of Audit
Knowledge & skills
Essential
- Role of Staff Nurse
- Paediatric Life Support training
- Accountability and Own limitations
- Health & Safety Safe Practices e.g. Moving and Handling, Sharps, COSHH
- Principles of Infection Control
- Principles of Safeguarding of children
- Effective verbal and written communication skills
- IV Competent
- Able to use own initiative
- Good decision making skills
- Effective interpersonal skills
- Basic IT skills & use of Microsoft Word/Excel
Desirable
- Ability to work within a team
- Understanding of the clinical governance agenda
- Health, Safety and Risk awareness
- Awareness of resource management
- Extended role skills eg Cannulation
- Speciality Nursing Skills: Medical Nursing; Surgical Nursing; Critical Care; One to One Teaching; Lone working; Community based working
Attributes
Essential
- Clean driving licence and access to a car for community visits
- Commitment to: Speciality Professional Values & manner Self Development Family Involvement and holistic care Internal Rotation/Flexible Working Patterns
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).
