Job summary Fixed Term: 6 months (potential to become permanent) | Full-time Are you passionate about supporting children and families through challenging health journeys? Join our dedicated Haematology and Oncology Outpatients and Day Care (HOPD) team, providing outpatient and day care services for children aged 0-18 with haematology and oncology conditions. You will assist qualified nurses in delivering family-centred, high-quality care within a supportive and expert-led environment. About You: Experience in health or social care, ideally with children or young people Excellent communication, organisational, and teamwork skills Compassionate and motivated to make a positive difference If you're enthusiastic, reliable, and ready to bring your energy to a service that truly matters, we'd love to welcome you to the team! Main duties of the job Reporting into the Ward Manager, your responsibilities will include: Support qualified nurses in the delivery of clinical care to children and families Work independently or alongside staff to perform delegated clinical tasks within defined limits Help with administrative and IT tasks including stock and equipment management Help maintain a safe, effective care environment for patients and families 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. 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. 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/Training Essential GCSE A-C English or Level 2 equivalent GCSE A-C Maths or Level 2 equivalent Vocational Award Level 2 in Health To have or be committed to undertaking & completing a Vocational Award Level 3 in Health To hold evidence of completing a Care Certificate or have completed in-house Band 2 competency package Committed to completing competency packages as per clinical area Desirable Vocational Award Level 3 in Health or Health & Social Care Experience Essential To have experience in a Care or Health & Social Care environment within a hospital or community setting Worked in a customer facing environment Desirable Worked with children and young people Knowledge and Skills Essential Knowledge of Health & Safety and maintaining a safe environment Knowledge of Safeguarding children or young adults Ability to demonstrate knowledge of Infection Control principles Basic IT skills which include competency at using Word and email and commitment to learning advanced IT skills Ability to work with children, young people, their families and carers 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 Compliance of Policies and Procedures in a regulated Health Care Provider Advanced IT skills ie Level 2 IT qualification Current Food hygiene certificate Previously worked in a Health / Social Care multidisciplinary team setting and contributed in team meetings Capillary and Venous Blood Sampling Attributes Essential Willingness to work flexibly in approach and working hours/pattern Display a non-judgmental attitude towards children / families / carers / colleagues Respectful attitude for individuals and co-workers Ability to take part in personal development reviews Ability to accept instructions & supervision and undertake delegated tasks Desirable Previously worked in a flexible working pattern environment Compliance of Policies and Procedures in reference to Equality and Diversity Person Specification Qualifications/Training Essential GCSE A-C English or Level 2 equivalent GCSE A-C Maths or Level 2 equivalent Vocational Award Level 2 in Health To have or be committed to undertaking & completing a Vocational Award Level 3 in Health To hold evidence of completing a Care Certificate or have completed in-house Band 2 competency package Committed to completing competency packages as per clinical area Desirable Vocational Award Level 3 in Health or Health & Social Care Experience Essential To have experience in a Care or Health & Social Care environment within a hospital or community setting Worked in a customer facing environment Desirable Worked with children and young people Knowledge and Skills Essential Knowledge of Health & Safety and maintaining a safe environment Knowledge of Safeguarding children or young adults Ability to demonstrate knowledge of Infection Control principles Basic IT skills which include competency at using Word and email and commitment to learning advanced IT skills Ability to work with children, young people, their families and carers 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 Compliance of Policies and Procedures in a regulated Health Care Provider Advanced IT skills ie Level 2 IT qualification Current Food hygiene certificate Previously worked in a Health / Social Care multidisciplinary team setting and contributed in team meetings Capillary and Venous Blood Sampling Attributes Essential Willingness to work flexibly in approach and working hours/pattern Display a non-judgmental attitude towards children / families / carers / colleagues Respectful attitude for individuals and co-workers Ability to take part in personal development reviews Ability to accept instructions & supervision and undertake delegated tasks Desirable Previously worked in a flexible working pattern environment 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. 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. 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.. 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. 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.. 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