Clinical Nurse Specialist

Integrated Care System; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 47,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Sheffield is seeking a Clinical Nurse Specialist to join its Respiratory Team. This role involves delivering high-quality care to children with respiratory conditions, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, and advocating for patient needs. The ideal candidate will have relevant nursing qualifications, experience in respiratory care, and strong leadership skills. This part-time position offers a salary between £38,682 to £46,580 annually, with a fixed-term contract of 12 months.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

Pension schemes

Health and wellbeing programmes

Qualifications

• Current NMC registration required.
• Experience providing specialist clinical advice necessary.
• Post-registration qualification relevant to respiratory care essential.

Responsibilities

• Deliver specialist respiratory nursing care in multiple settings.
• Support and supervise colleagues and students.
• Develop and implement policies and training programmes.

Skills

Strong communication

Teaching ability

Leadership skills

Safeguarding knowledge

Work independently

Education

Degree in relevant subject

RN Child (RSCN) or equivalent

Job description

Go back Sheffield Children’s NHS Foundation Trust

Clinical Nurse Specialist

The closing date is 13 August 2025

Join our dynamic Respiratory Team, delivering high-quality, age-appropriate care for children and young people (CYP) with respiratory conditions--primarily asthma--across acute, community, and outpatient settings.

Working as part of a supportive multi-disciplinary team, you will assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care pathways, and collaborate with external agencies to ensure seamless care delivery. You will deliver asthma education across the Trust to nurses, AHPs, and medical colleagues, and engage with schools and nurseries to raise awareness and improve outcomes for CYP living with asthma.

About You:

RNC/RN8 qualification (degree or diploma level)

Current NMC registration

Post-registration qualification relevant to respiratory care

Experience providing specialist clinical advice

Strong communication, teaching, and leadership skills

If you're passionate about delivering compassionate care and shaping the future of paediatric respiratory services--we'd love to hear from you!

Main duties of the job

Reporting into the Matron, your responsibilities will include:

Deliver specialist respiratory nursing care in multiple settings

Support and supervise colleagues and students

Develop and implement policies and training programmes

Advocate for CYP and their families, ensuring their voices are central to care

Contribute to service development and quality improvement plans

Collect and analyse clinical data to support decision-making and research

The job description for this role is currently being reviewed and may be updated. This will not affect the basic criteria required.

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.

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 [e-mail]. Together, were building a workplace where everyone belongs.

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Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

• RN Child (RSCN) or equivalent
• 998 or equivalent teaching certificate
• Have or working towards completion of non- medical prescribing
• Have or working towards completion of Clinical Skills Assessment MSc module
• Degree in relevant subject

Experience

• Completed Band 5 co-ordinator competencies (or equivalent) Or experience of working at Band 6 level
• Experience of working with the Respiratory patient group
• Teaching and mentorship qualification
• Audit / Research experience
• Project or caseload management

knowledge & Skills

• Work independently or part of a team
• Safeguarding Knowledge
• Interest in Specialty
• Interest in Audit/Research
• Leadership

personal attributes

• Commitment to: Working in the Speciality
• Management of change
• Demonstrates Trust Values
• 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.

Sheffield Children’s NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust

£38,682 to £46,580 a yearper annum pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

425-25-7322497

Job locations

Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust