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Senior Clinical Support Worker
The closing date is 19 May 2026
**Due to a high volume of applications, this vacancy will close at midnight today, 13 May 2026, earlier than the original closing date.We apologise for any inconvenience caused.**Permanent | Part time hours are also available
Senior Clinical Support Worker required to join our Outpatient team!
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our team in the Outpatient Department, caring for children aged 0-18 across Sheffield Children's Hospital, Northern General, Ryegate Assessment Unit, Centenary House, and the new NCCHT building which is due to open in 2026.
We're looking for someone who enjoys working with children and families. Our clinics cover different specialties, focusing on family-centered care in partnership with parents and the healthcare team.
You will assess patients, plan care, and support a safe, effective environment. You will also assist with clerical tasks, stock maintenance, and equipment management.
Previous paediatric experience and an NVQ Level 2 in Healthcare (working towards Level 3) are desirable. You'll develop practical nursing skills under the guidance of qualified paediatric nurses.
We offer part-time and full-time hours, with clinics running primarily Monday-Friday between 8 am and 6 pm, along with some evening and weekend shifts.
If you're passionate about making a difference in children's healthcare, we'd love to hear from you!
Main duties of the job
Reporting into the Ward Manager, your responsibilities will include:
* Assist nurses in providing compassionate care to children and families.
* Perform hygiene tasks, including personal care, tracheostomy care, catheterization, and wound dressing under supervision.
* Support feeding, including tube feeding, oral feeding, and recording intake.
* Monitor patient conditions, take observations, and report findings.
* Help with assessments, venepuncture, and blood glucose monitoring.
* Help maintain a safe environment through equipment checks, cleaning, and patient transfers.
* Support families, especially in distressing situations, and assist with communication.
* Participate in departmental tasks, including stocking, filing, and maintaining cleanliness.
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 responsibilities
For more information on the main responsibilities for this post, please refer to the job description and person specification.
Additional Information
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 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.
Person Specification
Qualifications/Training
* GCSE A-C English 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
* Vocational Award Level 3 in Health or Health & Social Care
Experience
* To have experience in a Care or Health & Social Care environment within a hospital or community setting
* Worked in a customer facing environment
* Worked with children and young people
* Worked within the National Health Service
Knowledge and Skills 1
* Knowledge of Health & Safety and maintaining a safe environment
* Knowledge of Safeguarding children or young adults
* 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
Knowledge and Skills 2
* Ability to demonstrate knowledge of Infection
Knowledge and Skills 3
* Basic IT skills which include competency at using Word and email and commitment to learning advanced IT skills
Knowledge and Skills 4
* Ability to work with children, young people, their families and carers
* Ability to deal with conflicting and difficult situations
Knowledge and Skills 5
* 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
Personal Attributes 1
* Willingness to work flexibly in approach and working hours/pattern
* Ability to take part in personal development reviews
* Ability to accept instructions & supervision and undertake delegated tasks
* Previously worked in a flexible working pattern environment
Personal Attributes 2
* Display a non-judgmental attitude towards children / families / carers / colleagues
* Respectful attitude for individuals and co workers
* 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.
Sheffield Children’s NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust
£25,760 to £27,476 a yearper annum pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time,Part-time
Reference number
425-26-7927559
Job locations
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