Job summary
Fixed term - 6 months | 24 hours per week | SCH Internal Applicants Only
We are looking for a dedicated and compassionate colleague to join our Paediatric Critical Care Unit team. This role is vital in coordinating continuing healthcare support for children with complex, long-term health needs.
You will be an important liaison between PCCU, the Long-Term Ventilation Unit, community services, families, external agencies, and the Integrated Care Boards to ensure seamless care pathways and discharge planning.
Who We're Looking For: You are a compassionate, accountable professional who treats all colleagues, patients, and families with respect. You are committed to delivering excellence in your role, embodying the Trust's values, and promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion.
You hold relevant qualifications such as RSCN/RN (Child) and HDU/ICU training, alongside a management qualification and registered non-medical prescriber status (or a willingness to work towards these). You bring strong communication skills and a collaborative spirit.
Main duties of the job
Reporting to the Lead Nurse (PCCU), your responsibilities will include:
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Lead assessment and planning of continuing care packages for children with complex or long-term conditions.
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Ensure safe discharge from PCCU to home or the LTV Unit.
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Be the main contact for families and multidisciplinary teams.
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Conduct detailed health needs assessments aligned with national continuing care frameworks.
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Collaborate with community nursing, social care, education, ICB, and other relevant agencies.
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Provide communication and guidance to parents/carers about available support and funding.
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Advise PCCU staff on continuing care processes and policies.
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Deliver training and advice to families and community teams on managing complex care needs.
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Mentor and support junior staff in understanding continuing care pathways.
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, and Leaders in Children's Health.
We work with partners across local, regional, and national levels to deliver physical and mental healthcare in both acute and community settings. Many of our clinicians are nationally and internationally recognised for their expertise.
We're proud that 73% of colleagues would recommend Sheffield Children's as a place to work, placing us among the top five NHS trusts in England -- and the top-ranked trust in the North East and Yorkshire -- in the latest NHS Staff Survey.
Our nearly 4,000 colleagues bring our CARE values -- Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence -- to life every day, creating a kind, welcoming environment where patients and families feel safe and supported.
As we approach our 150th anniversary in 2026, we're excited to keep building our leadership in children's health, improve experiences for patients and staff, and focus on our communities and population health.
We also offer excellent benefits to support your wellbeing, with generous annual leave and pension schemes, health and wellbeing programmes, and exclusive discounts -- helping you thrive 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
- RSCN/RN(Child)
- HDU Course / ICU Course
- Teaching and Assessing in Clinical Practice
- Degree in relevant subject
- Management Qualification
- Registered non-medical prescriber or a willingness to work towards these
Experience
Essential
- Significant PCCU experience or HDU team leading experience
- Teaching and Mentorship qualification
- Basic management course
- Experience of managing a PCCU
- Line management
- 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
- Positive and effective team worker
- Ability to develop continuing care services with a multi agency approach
Desirable
- Recruitment and personnel management
- Performing IPR Setting and auditing clinical standards
- Utilisation of research in practice
- Project management
- Highly developed communications skills including interpersonal, liaison and negotiation skills, writing and presentation skills
- Good report writing skills
- Ability to prioritise work, meet tight deadlines and work independently
- To have recent experience of team leading in HDU
- Experience in initiating drug therapy/medication within the parameters of agreed clinical guidelines and in accordance with present legislation for supply and prescribing of medicines and Trust policy
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Health & Safety Safe Practices e.g. Lifting and Handling, Sharps, COSHH
- Knowledge of the ventilatory care needs of the highly dependent child
- 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
- An understanding of commissioning within the NHS
- Knowledge of CCG children's services
- An Awareness of current issues regarding long term ventilation packages of care
- Current Nursing/Health Issues
- Quality Assurance principles
- Workforce Planning, recruitment and retention strategies
- Personnel Management
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Ability to work in collaboration with internal and external teams
- Ability to use initiative and work independently
- Commitment to Continuing care
- Commitment to Discharge planning
- Commitment to Self-Development
- Commitment to Evolution of nursing practice
- Commitment to Management of change
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- RSCN/RN(Child)
- HDU Course / ICU Course
- Teaching and Assessing in Clinical Practice
- Degree in relevant subject
- Management Qualification
- Registered non-medical prescriber or a willingness to work towards these
Experience
Essential
- Significant PCCU experience or HDU team leading experience
- Teaching and Mentorship qualification
- Basic management course
- Experience of managing a PCCU
- Line management
- 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
- Positive and effective team worker
- Ability to develop continuing care services with a multi agency approach
Desirable
- Recruitment and personnel management
- Performing IPR Setting and auditing clinical standards
- Utilisation of research in practice
- Project management
- Highly developed communications skills including interpersonal, liaison and negotiation skills, writing and presentation skills
- Good report writing skills
- Ability to prioritise work, meet tight deadlines and work independently
- To have recent experience of team leading in HDU
- Experience in initiating drug therapy/medication within the parameters of agreed clinical guidelines and in accordance with present legislation for supply and prescribing of medicines and Trust policy
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Health & Safety Safe Practices e.g. Lifting and Handling, Sharps, COSHH
- Knowledge of the ventilatory care needs of the highly dependent child
- 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
- An understanding of commissioning within the NHS
- Knowledge of CCG children's services
- An Awareness of current issues regarding long term ventilation packages of care
- Current Nursing/Health Issues
- Quality Assurance principles
- Workforce Planning, recruitment and retention strategies
- Personnel Management
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Ability to work in collaboration with internal and external teams
- Ability to use initiative and work independently
- Commitment to Continuing care
- Commitment to Discharge planning
- Commitment to Self-Development
- Commitment to Evolution of nursing practice
- Commitment to Management of change
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).
