Senior Transport Nurse

Sheffield Children'S Nhs Foundation Trust; Hanley; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Secondment

Internal applicants only

Job summary

Sheffield Children’s NHS Foundation Trust seeks an experienced nurse for a 12-month secondment to support critical care transport of neonates and children. You will assess, manage and transfer critically ill patients, with rotation between lead critical care and neonatal/paediatric transport services.

Internal applicants from Embrace or SCH Critical Care are encouraged. The ideal candidate is an NMC-registered nurse (Part 1/8/15) with specialist qualifications and prior Band 6 critical care

Qualifications

• On the NMC register (Part 1,8 or 15).
• Relevant specialist qualification (ENB100/415/405/160/R23) or equivalent.
• Evidence of undertaking APLS/EPLS /NLS courses.
• A relevant first degree or working towards.

Responsibilities

• Deliver expert clinical care to critically ill neonates and children during transfer.
• Provide nursing leadership, support, and advice to the team.
• Ensure family-centred care remains a priority throughout the transfer process.
• Be a clinical role model and resource for colleagues and families.
• Promote staff development and foster innovation in patient care.
• Contribute to research and evidence-based practice improvements.

Job description

Job summary

Secondment: 12 months | Full-time | Open only to internal applicants from Embrace or SCH Critical Care Proposed interview date Wednesday 21-Oct-2026

Embrace is a specialist, 24/7 transport service dedicated to the safe transfer of critically ill infants and children within Yorkshire, the Humber, and beyond. Handling over 3,400 referrals annually, our expert teams provide essential clinical care, transferring more than 2,200 patients by road and air.

We are looking for someone to join our dynamic team. You will be an important member of our team providing assessment, management, and transport of critically ill neonates and children. This role may involve rotation between a lead critical care unit and the Neonatal and Paediatric Transport Service.

About You

• Registered nurse on NMC Part 1, 8, or 15
• Relevant specialist qualification (e.g., ENB100/415/405/160/R23 or equivalent)
• Experience at Band 6 (or equivalent) in a Critical Care setting
• Up-to-date transport environment experience

Main duties of the job

Reporting into the Lead Nurse, your responsibilities will include:

• Deliver expert clinical care to critically ill infants and children during transfer
• Provide nursing leadership, support, and advice to the team
• Ensure family-centred care remains a priority throughout the transfer process
• Be a clinical role model and resource for colleagues and families
• Promote staff development and foster innovation in patient care
• Contribute to research and evidence-based practice improvements

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.

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, were building a workplace where everyone belongs.

Person Specification

Qualifications & Training

Essential

• On the relevant part of the NMC register, Part 1,8 or 15
• Relevant specialist qualification (ENB100/415/405/160/R23) or equivalent
• Evidence of undertaking APLS/EPLS /NLS courses
• A relevant first degree or working towards

Experience

Essential

• Experience at Band 6, or equivalent, within Critical Care environment
• Up to date experience of working in a Transport environment
• Experience of leading and managing a team of nurses
• Previous experience of change management and problem solving
• Experience of handling clinical incidents and complaints

Desirable

• Previous experience of research and audit

Knowledge and skills

Essential

• Excellent paediatric / neonatal Critical Care clinical skills
• Relevant specialist skills and abilities: Critical Care Transport experience
• Excellent managerial, leadership and organisational skills
• Able to motivate and develop a multiprofessional team
• Self-discipline and good time management to support periods of lone working

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

Embrace
Unit E Capitol Close Dodworth
Barnsley
S75 3UB
United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.sheffieldchildrens.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Lead Nurse
Jo Whiston
[e-mail]
01143053007

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