Senior Staff Nurse

Sheffield Children'S Nhs Foundation Trust; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave

Pension scheme

Health & wellbeing programmes

Exclusive discounts

Job summary

Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an experienced Paediatric Nurse with an oncology/haematology background to lead a multidisciplinary team on a ward. The role involves taking charge of the ward, coordinating patient care and supporting junior staff.

The post offers both full-time and part-time hours, with a secondment contract and a focus on clinical governance and high-quality paediatric care.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse qualification (RN Child/RNLD/RSCN)
• Current NMC registration
• Willingness to undertake specialty training

Responsibilities

• Take charge of the ward, allocate patients and manage daily tasks.
• Provide skilled nursing care to paediatric patients.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure seamless patient care.
• Mentor and support junior staff and act as role model.
• Contribute to governance and resource management and deputise for Ward Manager.

Skills

Paediatric Nursing

Oncology

Haematology

Leadership

Mentoring

Ward Management

Education

RN Child/Nurse Registration

NMC Registration

Tools

Clinical governance

Job description

Job summary

Temporary position. Full time and part time hours available

We are looking for an experienced Paediatric Nurse with a background in Oncology and Haematology to join our team .The multidisciplinary team features Bone Marrow Transplant, Apheresis, Paediatric Oncology Outreach, Late Effects, Haemophilia, and Non-Malignant Haematology Services.

If you have a passion for Haematology and Oncology, and are ready to take on a leadership role, we would love to hear from you!

Main duties of the job

Reporting into the Ward Manager, your responsibilities will include:

• Take charge of the ward, allocate patients, and manage daily tasks.
• Provide skilled nursing care to patients
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to facilitate seamless patient care.
• Support and act as a role model to junior staff
• Help the Ward Manager manage the department, including maintaining clinical governance and resource management
• Deputise for the Ward Manager and represent them at meetings

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 this year, 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.

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Details

Date posted: 23 October 2026

Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Band: Band 6

Salary: £39,959 to £48,117 a year per annum pro rata

Contract: Secondment

Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time

Reference number: 425-26-8213067

Job responsibilities

For more information on the main responsibilities for this post, please refer to the job description and person specification.

We strongly encourage all applicants to review their right to work eligibility before submitting an application to help avoid any disappointment during the recruitment process.

This role has been assigned occupation code 2236 using the CASCOT coding tool. Under current Home Office guidance for further information on occupation codes, sponsorship eligibility and right-to-work requirements, please visit: Skilled Worker visa: Your Job GOV.UK. Skilled Worker visa: eligible occupations and codes - GOV.UK

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, we're building a workplace where everyone belongs.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

Essential

• Degree or Diploma Level Education as Registered Nurse (RN Child, RNLD or RSCN)
• Willingness to undertake speciality specific training
• Current registration with NMC

Desirable

• Willingness to undertake study at degree level
• Relevant Post Basic registration Course

Experience

Essential

• Substantial staffing experience within paediatrics and evidence of competencies achieved
• Mentoring experience with nursing students and one-to one teaching of junior staff
• Ability to demonstrate a commitment to professional development

Desirable

• Staffing experience within speciality
• Relevant project work
• Understanding of budgetary or resource management
• Risk Assessment training

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Role of Senior Staff Nurse and ability to work within and lead a team
• Understanding of the clinical governance agenda
• Experience of undertaking the audit process
• Health, Safety and Risk awareness
• Responsibility for safe practices of Infection Control principles
• Principles of Safeguarding of children & training to Level 3

Desirable

• Experience in Nursing Speciality of ward or department
• Able to demonstrate involvement and understanding of the Research process
• Current certificates to show relevant study and e-learning

Personal Attributes

Essential

• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to respect the cultural, social and religious diversity within society
• Paediatric Life Support training

Desirable

• E/A.P.L.S. training
• Enhanced clinical skills such as accessing totally implanted central venous access devices, blood sampling from central lines

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 UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

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. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name: Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust

Address: Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust, Western Bank, Sheffield, S10 2TH, United Kingdom

Employer's website: https://www.sheffieldchildrens.nhs.uk/

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact: Ward 6 Manager, Louise Brumley, [e-mail], 01142717472

The closing date is 30 October 2026.