Clinical Nurse Specialist
The closing date is 04 June 2026
At Sheffield Children’s, we’re committed to delivering outstanding, compassionate care for every child and young person. We are looking for a Clinical Nurse Specialist to join our Complex Care team. You will empower children and their families by ensuring their voices are heard, their care is personalised, and their experience is seamless across services. You’ll play an important part in our development as a centre of excellence for complex paediatric care.
Who We’re Looking For: You are a registered children’s nurse with substantial experience in paediatric complex care. You are passionate about holistic, family‑centred care and excel in a collaborative team. Your excellent communication skills, clinical expertise, and ability to work independently make you a trusted leader and advocate for our patients.
Main duties of the job
Reporting to the Matron, your responsibilities will include:
* Provide autonomous nursing care to children with complex medical needs across inpatient and community settings.
* Advocate for children and families, ensuring their needs are central to all care decisions.
* Develop relationships with families, community teams, and multidisciplinary colleagues to support integrated, high‑quality care.
* Coordinate the specialist service across a range of clinical environments, bridging gaps within the Trust and with external partners.
* Monitor patient conditions, deliver treatments, and communicate any changes to the wider clinical team.
* Deliver specialist education, training, and support to families and health professionals.
Benefits
We also offer excellent benefits to support your wellbeing, with generous annual leave and pension schemes, health and wellbeing programmes, and exclusive discounts.
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.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
* RN Child (RSCN) or equivalent
* 998 or equivalent teaching certificate
* Diploma level post basic nursing qualification in relevant field
* Degree in relevant subject
* Have or working towards completion of non‑medical prescribing
Experience
* Completed Band 5 Co‑ordinator competencies (or equivalent) or experience of working at Band 6 level
* Teaching and mentorship qualification
* Experience of working with the speciality patient group
* Audit / Research experience
* Project or caseload management
* Nurse led clinics
Knowledge and Skills
* Speciality aspects
* Health & Safety Practices e.g. lifting and handling
* COSHH
* Current Nursing / Health Aspects
* Infection Control
* Work independently or part of a team
* Safeguarding Knowledge
* Up to date on local current practices
* Working in a community setting
Personal Attributes
* Adaptable to change
* Commitment to: Working in the Speciality, Self‑Development, Evolution of nursing practice, Management of change
* Driving licence and access to a car for community visits
* Willingness to develop skills
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.
Address
Sheffield Children’s NHS Foundation Trust
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Part‑time
Reference number
425-25-7659402FB
Job locations
Sheffield Children’s NHS Foundation Trust
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