Job summary
Permanent | Full time (part-time hours considered)
We are looking for an enthusiastic Nursing Associate to join our new Long Term Ventilation (LTV) Ward. The LTV Ward is a 4-bedded unit providing specialised care for children and young people who require long-term ventilation and are medically fit for discharge. Our focus is on helping these children transition smoothly from hospital to home.
As a Nursing Associate, you will help assess, plan, and deliver clinical care in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team. You will work with clinicians, respiratory colleagues, and home ventilation nurses to ensure our young patients and their families receive the best possible care.
About You: You will be a Nursing Associate with current NMC registration, and a passion for supporting children, young people, and their families in both hospital and community settings. You will have excellent teamwork skills and a commitment to providing high-quality care. You will need access to a car and a driving licence.
If you are looking for a rewarding role in a supportive environment, we would love to hear from you!
Main duties of the job
Reporting into the Ward Manager, your responsibilities will include:
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Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to assess, plan, and deliver patient-centred care.
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Support the transition of long-term ventilated children and young people from hospital to home.
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Work with parents and clinical support workers to provide education in ventilator care.
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Deliver some community-based care, including home visits and support in school settings.
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Contribute to service development and quality assurance processes.
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Support new starters and students during their placements (after completing required training).
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 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 and Training
Essential
- Willing to complete competencies related to paediatric speciality of role.
- Training Nursing Associate Foundation Degree
- Current registration with NMC
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Ability to work within a team
- Ability to demonstrate a commitment to professional development
- Understanding of the principles of audit
Desirable
- Experience in paediatric respiratory speciality
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
- Current registration with NMC
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Ability to work within a team
- Ability to demonstrate a commitment to professional development
- Understanding of the principles of audit
Desirable
- Experience in paediatric respiratory speciality
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).
