Nursing Associate
Closing date: 17 May 2026. Permanent. Interview date: Wednesday 3rd June 2026.
We are looking for a dynamic Nursing Associate to join the Helena Specialist Nursing Team at Ryegate House in Sheffield. The team provides care to children and young people in community settings such as patient homes and schools. Ryegate House is a six‑beded facility providing 24‑hour nursing care and short breaks for children and young people (0‑19 years) with complex neurological health conditions.
About the role
This is an opportunity to grow your specialised skills in areas such as tracheostomy and ventilation while gaining teaching experience within community settings. You will support daily line management, provide compassionate care to palliative patients and their families and contribute to service growth. You will become an expert in sepsis, infection control and tissue viability. The Nursing Associate works independently under the leadership of registered nurses and within the sphere of nursing care and the nursing process.
Main duties of the job
Reporting into the Matron, your responsibilities will include:
* Working collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team and the Registered Nurse to assess, plan, organise and deliver clinical care in line with service and patient needs, as agreed with supervising clinicians.
* Acting professionally at all times and using knowledge and experience to make evidence‑based decisions to solve challenges and problems.
* Recognising and operating within the limits of your competencies, and being responsible and accountable for your actions.
* Having responsibility for supervising learners such as new starters and students during their placements once their preceptorship is completed, and after completing any additional training required for the area.
* Actively contributing to quality assurance processes and service development.
Diversity Statement
At Sheffield Children’s NHS Foundation Trust, 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.
About us
At Sheffield Children’s NHS Foundation Trust, our purpose is to provide healthier futures for children and young people. We are committed to outstanding patient care, a brilliant place to work, and leadership in children’s health.
Our values are Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Excellence. We offer generous annual leave, a pension scheme, health and wellbeing programmes, and discounts to support wellbeing.
Job responsibilities
For more information on the main responsibilities for this post, refer to the job description and person specification.
Person Specification
Qualifications/Training
* Training Nursing Associate Foundation Degree
* Current registration with the NMC
* Willing to complete competencies related to paediatric speciality of role
* Supervisor training
* Completion of preceptorship
Experience
* Commitment to professional development
* Ability to work within a team
* Understanding of the principles of audit
* Post‑registration experience in paediatric specialty
Knowledge
* Accountability and awareness of own limitations
* Health & Safety safe practices (moving and handling, sharps, COSHH)
* Principles of infection control
* Principles of safeguarding children and young people
* Understanding of the clinical governance agenda
* Health, safety and risk awareness
* Awareness of resource management
Skills and Abilities
* Effective verbal, electronic and written communication skills
* Respect for cultural diversity
* Use of own initiative
* Effective interpersonal skills
* IT skills and use of Microsoft systems (Word, Excel)
* Driving licence and access to a vehicle
* Basic life support training
* Extended role skills (venepuncture, ECG)
Personal Attributes
* Professional values, attitudes and behaviours
* Self‑development focus
* Family involvement and holistic care
* Ability to work flexibly (shift patterns)
Demonstrates Trust Values
* Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Excellence – together we care
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and a Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service is required.
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full‑time or Part‑time
Location
Helena Specialist Nursing Team and Ryegate House, Sheffield
Salary
£28,392 to £31,157 a year (pro‑rata)
Reference number
425-26-7726227-A
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