Job summary
Fixed Term: until 31st March 2026 | 37.5hrs per week | Hybrid | Proposed Interview date 23rd April 2025
The Yorkshire & Humber Paediatric Critical Care Operational Delivery Network was successfully designated as a Martha's Rule Regional Pilot Network, and we're looking for someone to help us shape the national rollout of Martha's Rule across paediatric care.
You will lead the engagement for the Martha's Rule project, collaborating with NHS trusts and partners to develop solutions and create a framework for implementing Martha's Rule across paediatric services.
You will be a registered Children's nurse/AHP with experience working in a paediatric setting, currently working within one of the 14 provider Trusts in the Yorkshire & Humber region.
This is an rare and exciting opportunity, and we'd love to hear from you if you think you can excel in the role!
Main duties of the job
Reporting into the Martha's Rule Clinical Lead, your responsibilities will include:
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Lead the engagement work for the Martha's Rule project, ensuring the voices of children, young people (CYP), and their families are heard.
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Work with all 14 NHS trusts in the region to understand what exists and and what is required to successfully implement Martha's Rule consistently and fairly.
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Collaborate with the Martha's Rule Clinical Lead and other partners to develop solutions within existing resources.
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Help develop a framework for Martha's Rule that can be used across the country's paediatric services.
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Ensure that children, families, and staff, including those from diverse ethnic backgrounds, are actively involved in shaping the project.
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.
#LI-Hybrid
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-Hybrid
Person Specification
Qualifications & Training
Essential
- Registered Children's Nurse/AHP with significant experience in a paediatric setting, currently working within one of the provider Trusts within the Yorkshire and Humber region
- Educated to degree level, supplemented by postgraduate training/experience and continued professional development, to Masters level or equivalent
- Recognised teaching qualification, or experience of delivering education and training
Desirable
- Leadership/Management Course or Project Management qualification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in, or with the NHS, facilitating change to improve care or health outcomes for children, young people and their families
- Experience in nurse education/workforce development
- Evidence of leadership skills and effective multi-disciplinary and partnership working, influencing and motivating peers and senior stakeholders, including clinicians
- Proven change management and risk management skills
Desirable
- Knowledge and experience in managing the care of a critically ill child requiring stabilisation or escalation of care
- Understands the whole pathway of paediatric critical care, and the roles of the wider MDT
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Excellent oral and written communication skills, including ability to present to a variety of audiences on a range of sensitive and contentious issues, and prepare concise yet insightful written communications and reports
- Ability to analyse and interpret complex data, where a range of diverse and different opinions may exist, assess alternative solutions, and deal sensitively and effectively with the situation
- Highly developed interpersonal, negotiation, motivating and influencing skills to support the implementation of Martha's Rule across all clinical teams, non-clinical services and management
- Ability to use a range of IT packages including Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Desirable
- Clear understanding of national policy and current issues affecting clinical services covered by the ODN
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Ability to motivate others, displaying enthusiasm, credibility and political acumen
- Commitment to reducing health inequalities and the promotion of equality of opportunity
- Ability to work and travel across the Yorkshire & Humber regional footprint, to attend meetings and meet with stakeholders. Has full UK driving licence or alternative means of travel
- Ability to self-motivate and work effectively in a home based model, managing own diary
Person Specification
Qualifications & Training
Essential
- Registered Children's Nurse/AHP with significant experience in a paediatric setting, currently working within one of the provider Trusts within the Yorkshire and Humber region
- Educated to degree level, supplemented by postgraduate training/experience and continued professional development, to Masters level or equivalent
- Recognised teaching qualification, or experience of delivering education and training
Desirable
- Leadership/Management Course or Project Management qualification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in, or with the NHS, facilitating change to improve care or health outcomes for children, young people and their families
- Experience in nurse education/workforce development
- Evidence of leadership skills and effective multi-disciplinary and partnership working, influencing and motivating peers and senior stakeholders, including clinicians
- Proven change management and risk management skills
Desirable
- Knowledge and experience in managing the care of a critically ill child requiring stabilisation or escalation of care
- Understands the whole pathway of paediatric critical care, and the roles of the wider MDT
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Excellent oral and written communication skills, including ability to present to a variety of audiences on a range of sensitive and contentious issues, and prepare concise yet insightful written communications and reports
- Ability to analyse and interpret complex data, where a range of diverse and different opinions may exist, assess alternative solutions, and deal sensitively and effectively with the situation
- Highly developed interpersonal, negotiation, motivating and influencing skills to support the implementation of Martha's Rule across all clinical teams, non-clinical services and management
- Ability to use a range of IT packages including Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Desirable
- Clear understanding of national policy and current issues affecting clinical services covered by the ODN
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Ability to motivate others, displaying enthusiasm, credibility and political acumen
- Commitment to reducing health inequalities and the promotion of equality of opportunity
- Ability to work and travel across the Yorkshire & Humber regional footprint, to attend meetings and meet with stakeholders. Has full UK driving licence or alternative means of travel
- Ability to self-motivate and work effectively in a home based model, managing own diary
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).
