Sheffield Children’s NHS Foundation Trust

Clinical Nurse Educator

The closing date is 29 October 2025

Job summary

Fixed Term: 12 months | 1 day a week (between 7.5 and 9 hours) | SCH Internal Applicants Only

We're looking for a driven clinical educator or experienced Band 6 nurse with a passion for research to lead training across our expanding portfolio of complex studies. You'll shape education for nurses and support staff, ensuring top-tier patient care in every trial.

About You:

  • Registered Nurse (Child) - RSCN

  • Management experience or Clinical research delivery experience at Band 6

  • You will be a respectful, compassionate professional committed to accountability and excellence.

This is a great opportunity to contribute to the clinical education within a supportive department. We look forward to receiving your application!

Main duties of the job

Reporting to the Lead Nurse, your responsibilities will include:

  • Lead the design, delivery, and evaluation of clinical education programmes for patient-facing research staff

  • Create a dynamic and inclusive learning environment that supports staff development across all levels

  • Promote a culture of continuous learning tailored to individual needs and career progression

  • Support and mentor preceptors, junior nurses, student nurses, and non-registered staff within the research team

  • Collaborate with Sheffield Universities to enhance educational partnerships and align training with academic standards

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.

Details

Date posted

22 October 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£47,810 to £54,710 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

425-25-7490060

Job locations

Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust

Western Bank

Sheffield

S10 2TH


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.

*** This role has been assigned the occupation code 2237 using the CASCOT coding tool. To check the eligibility of this code for sponsorship and right to work please visit - UKVI web address https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/skilled-worker-visa-eligible-occupations/skilled-worker-visa-eligible-occupations-and-codes

Please note: We do not offer visa sponsorship for part-time roles.

Diversity Statement

At Sheffield Children's, we are committed to creating an inclusive environment that celebrates diversity and supports everyone's 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, we're 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.

*** This role has been assigned the occupation code 2237 using the CASCOT coding tool. To check the eligibility of this code for sponsorship and right to work please visit - UKVI web address https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/skilled-worker-visa-eligible-occupations/skilled-worker-visa-eligible-occupations-and-codes

Please note: We do not offer visa sponsorship for part-time roles.

Diversity Statement

At Sheffield Children's, we are committed to creating an inclusive environment that celebrates diversity and supports everyone's 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, we're building a workplace where everyone belongs.

#LI-Onsite

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • RN Child (RSCN)
  • Minimum 4 years experience post registration Management experience or Clinical research delivery experience at Band 6

Desirable

  • Possess a teaching and assessing certificate
  • Degree in relevant subject
  • Has or currently studying for post graduate teaching qualification

Experience

Essential

  • Minimum 4 years experience post registration.
  • Management experience or research delivery as a Band 6/7.
  • Minimum 4 years experience post registration Management experience or Clinical research delivery experience at Band 6

Desirable

  • Teaching experience in higher education setting.
  • Performing PDR
  • Recruitment and personnel

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

  • Current Nursing/Health/Educational Issues
  • Health & Safety Safe Practices e.g., Lifting and Handling, Sharps, COSHH
  • Quality assurance principles
  • Leadership qualities
  • Communication
  • Teaching experience
  • Personnel Management

Desirable

  • Counselling
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • RN Child (RSCN)
  • Minimum 4 years experience post registration Management experience or Clinical research delivery experience at Band 6

Desirable

  • Possess a teaching and assessing certificate
  • Degree in relevant subject
  • Has or currently studying for post graduate teaching qualification

Experience

Essential

  • Minimum 4 years experience post registration.
  • Management experience or research delivery as a Band 6/7.
  • Minimum 4 years experience post registration Management experience or Clinical research delivery experience at Band 6

Desirable

  • Teaching experience in higher education setting.
  • Performing PDR
  • Recruitment and personnel

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

  • Current Nursing/Health/Educational Issues
  • Health & Safety Safe Practices e.g., Lifting and Handling, Sharps, COSHH
  • Quality assurance principles
  • Leadership qualities
  • Communication
  • Teaching experience
  • Personnel Management

Desirable

  • Counselling

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Sheffield Children’s NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust

Western Bank

Sheffield

S10 2TH


Employer's website

https://www.sheffieldchildrens.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

Sheffield Children’s NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust

Western Bank

Sheffield

S10 2TH


Employer's website

https://www.sheffieldchildrens.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Lead Nurse, Research and Innovation

Stuart Gormley

stuart.gormley@nhs.net

01142717417

Details

Date posted

22 October 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£47,810 to £54,710 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

425-25-7490060

Job locations

Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust

Western Bank

Sheffield

S10 2TH


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