Job summary
Permanent | 30hrs per week | SCH Internal Applications Only
We are looking for a compassionate and experienced Family Care Nurse to join our PCCU team, providing specialised care for children and young people requiring intensive treatment. Working with the Lead Nurse, you will offer practical and emotional support to families, addressing their psychosocial needs from admission through to discharge, while ensuring the highest standards of care.
About You:
As a Registered Children's Nurse (RSCN/RN(Child)), with experience in Paediatric Critical Care and leadership roles such as Team Leader, Shift Coordinator or Charge Nurse, you are passionate about supporting both families and staff. Your leadership and clinical expertise will help drive the success of the team and ensure excellent care.
If you are passionate about enhancing family care in a paediatric critical care setting, we would love to hear from you!
Main duties of the job
Reporting to the Lead Nurse (PCCU), your responsibilities will include:
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Provide emotional and practical support to families and carers of children and young people in PCCU, assessing and addressing the psychosocial needs of families from admission to discharge.
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Help implement evidence-based, patient-focused care
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Provide professional nursing/operational support and advice on family and carer concerns, ensuring the environment is conducive to high-quality care.
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Educate and support PCCU staff in meeting the complex needs of families, ensuring a compassionate and family-centred approach to care.
About us
At Sheffield Children's, our purpose is clear: to provide healthier futures for children and young people. Our three strategic aims are:
1. Outstanding Patient Care 2. Brilliant Place to work 3. Leaders in Children's Health
We work 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.
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Person Specification
Qualifications & Training
Essential
- RSCN/RN(Child)
- High Dependency/ Intensive Care Course
- APLS provider
- ENB. 998 or equivalent
Desirable
- Degree in relevant subject
- Management qualification
Experience
Essential
- Recent Paediatric Intensive Care experience, of which significant experience is in the management of Paediatric Critical Care area as Team Leader, Shift Co-ordinator/ Sister/Charge Nurse
- Teaching and mentorship
- Basic management course
- Experience of managing a Paediatric Intensive Care or High Dependency Unit (PCCU)
- Leadership skills
- Significant experience in change management
- Success in working collaboratively across professions and services
- Ability to lead and empower others
- Ability to operationally manage the PCCU service and contribute to overall strategy for the service in relation to the care of families
- Positive and effective team worker
Desirable
- Recruitment and personnel management
- Performing IPR
- Budget management
- Setting and auditing clinical standards
- Utilisation of research in practice
- Project management
- Highly developed communications skills including inter-personal skills, liaison and negotiation skills, writing and presentation skills
- Good report writing skills
- Ability to prioritise work, meet tight deadlines and work independently
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Health & Safety Safe Practices e.g. Lifting and Handling, Sharps, COSHH
- Evidence of demonstrable knowledge of management development and nursing policy and practice development
- Sound knowledge of DoH , PICs standards and commitment to networking
- Understanding of Clinical Governance
- Professional education and training
Desirable
- Current Nursing/Health Issues
- Quality Assurance principles
- Workforce Planning, recruitment and retention strategies
- Personnel Management
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Commitment to PCCU and Family Care
- Commitment to Self-development
- Commitment to Evolution of nursing practice
- Commitment to Management of change
- Commitment to Safe Care
- Commitment to Kind Care
- Commitment to Outstanding Care
Person Specification
Qualifications & Training
Essential
- RSCN/RN(Child)
- High Dependency/ Intensive Care Course
- APLS provider
- ENB. 998 or equivalent
Desirable
- Degree in relevant subject
- Management qualification
Experience
Essential
- Recent Paediatric Intensive Care experience, of which significant experience is in the management of Paediatric Critical Care area as Team Leader, Shift Co-ordinator/ Sister/Charge Nurse
- Teaching and mentorship
- Basic management course
- Experience of managing a Paediatric Intensive Care or High Dependency Unit (PCCU)
- Leadership skills
- Significant experience in change management
- Success in working collaboratively across professions and services
- Ability to lead and empower others
- Ability to operationally manage the PCCU service and contribute to overall strategy for the service in relation to the care of families
- Positive and effective team worker
Desirable
- Recruitment and personnel management
- Performing IPR
- Budget management
- Setting and auditing clinical standards
- Utilisation of research in practice
- Project management
- Highly developed communications skills including inter-personal skills, liaison and negotiation skills, writing and presentation skills
- Good report writing skills
- Ability to prioritise work, meet tight deadlines and work independently
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Health & Safety Safe Practices e.g. Lifting and Handling, Sharps, COSHH
- Evidence of demonstrable knowledge of management development and nursing policy and practice development
- Sound knowledge of DoH , PICs standards and commitment to networking
- Understanding of Clinical Governance
- Professional education and training
Desirable
- Current Nursing/Health Issues
- Quality Assurance principles
- Workforce Planning, recruitment and retention strategies
- Personnel Management
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Commitment to PCCU and Family Care
- Commitment to Self-development
- Commitment to Evolution of nursing practice
- Commitment to Management of change
- Commitment to Safe Care
- Commitment to Kind Care
- Commitment to Outstanding Care
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).
