Job summary
Permanent | Full Time | Internal Only
Join our compassionate Preoperative Care Team, supporting over 10,000 elective patients annually. As a Senior Clinical Support Worker, you'll help deliver holistic, family-focused care for children undergoing procedures under general anaesthetic.
About You
- GCSE A-C English or Level 2 equivalent
- You will need to have excellent all round communication skills. You should have good IT skills.
- You will need to be able to work both independently and within the multidisciplinary team.
Main duties of the job
Reporting into the Ward Manager, some of your responsibilities will include:
o You will support the Preoperative Care Multidisciplinary team by assisting clinicso Embodies our Trust values of respect, accountability, and inclusiono You will work independently and within a multidisciplinary teamo Assist nurses and medical staff in delivering tailored care.o Support play activities for children with clean equipment.
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.
*** This role has been assigned the occupation code 6131 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 and Band 2 roles.
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
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 6131 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 and Band 2 roles.
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
Qualification, training and experience
Essential
- GCSE Pass Maths - or equivalent
- GCSE Pass English - or equivalent
- Vocational award level 2 in Health
- Worked with Children and young people
- Worked within the NHS
- To have experience in a Care or Health & Social Care environment within a hospital or community setting Worked in a customer facing environment
Desirable
- Vocational level 3 in Health
- Worked in an outpatients service or preoperative care service
Knowledge and skills
Essential
- Basic IT skills which include competency at using Word and email and commitment to learning advanced IT skills.
- Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team
- Ability to show initiative and take on own responsibility and accountability and work independently
- Ability to prioritise workload and own time Ability to deal with conflicting and difficult situations
Desirable
- Advanced IT skills ie Level 2 IT qualification
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Respectful attitude for individuals and co-workers
Desirable
- Compliance of Policies and Procedures in reference to Equality and Diversity.
Person Specification
Qualification, training and experience
Essential
- GCSE Pass Maths - or equivalent
- GCSE Pass English - or equivalent
- Vocational award level 2 in Health
- Worked with Children and young people
- Worked within the NHS
- To have experience in a Care or Health & Social Care environment within a hospital or community setting Worked in a customer facing environment
Desirable
- Vocational level 3 in Health
- Worked in an outpatients service or preoperative care service
Knowledge and skills
Essential
- Basic IT skills which include competency at using Word and email and commitment to learning advanced IT skills.
- Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team
- Ability to show initiative and take on own responsibility and accountability and work independently
- Ability to prioritise workload and own time Ability to deal with conflicting and difficult situations
Desirable
- Advanced IT skills ie Level 2 IT qualification
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Respectful attitude for individuals and co-workers
Desirable
- Compliance of Policies and Procedures in reference to Equality and Diversity.
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).
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).
