Y&H Surgery in Children Operational Delivery Network: Lead Nurse

Sheffield Children’s NHS Foundation Trust; Sheffield; Remote; GBP 55,000 - 63,000; Part time

Job summary

A prominent children's healthcare organization is seeking a Lead Nurse for the Y&H Surgery in Children Operational Delivery Network. This role, ideal for an experienced nurse, offers strategic leadership and requires pediatric surgical expertise. The position is part-time and offers flexibility with home-based working options. Candidates should have strong leadership skills and be passionate about collaborative care.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

Pension scheme

Health and wellbeing programmes

Qualifications

• Experience in paediatric surgery in a senior role.
• Accredited teaching & assessing qualification required.
• Substantial post-registration experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic nursing leadership to the ODN executive and clinical forums.
• Champion family-centred care and promote parent/user engagement.
• Help develop and implement network-wide strategies and guidelines.

Skills

Ability to motivate, influence and lead teams

Sound Knowledge of Children's Surgery

Evidence of effective leadership

Advanced Teaching Skills

Education

Current Registration with NMC

Accredited Paediatric Qualification

Masters degree or equivalent

Job description

Y&H Surgery in Children Operational Delivery Network: Lead Nurse

The closing date is 02 October 2025

Fixed Term: 2 years | 22.5 hrs per week | Home-based with travel

The Yorkshire & Humber Surgery in Children Operational Delivery Network (Y&H SIC ODN) is a collaborative of 14 NHS Trusts working to ensure children receive high-quality surgical care close to home. The Network focuses on improving patient pathways, standardising clinical guidelines, and supporting education across main areas.

We are looking for a senior nurse to join the team, providing expert clinical leadership and independent advice to the Network Manager, Clinical Lead, and member organisations. This role is ideal for experienced nurses with an interest in strategic, cross-organisational working.

About You: You're a Registered Nurse with paediatric/neonatal experience and current NMC registration. You bring substantial post-registration experience, ideally in paediatric surgery, working in a senior nursing role. You're passionate about collaborative working, with leadership, teaching, and communication skills.

A driving licence and flexibility to travel across the region are necessary for this role.

Main duties of the job

• Reporting into the Network Manager, your responsibilities will include:
• Provide strategic nursing leadership to the ODN executive and clinical forums.
• Champion family-centred care and promote parent/user engagement.
• Lead and contribute to educational initiatives across the network.
• Help develop and implement network-wide strategies and guidelines.
• Benchmark services and drive continuous improvement aligned with national standards (e.g. GIRFT).
• Be a visible and expert practitioner in paediatric surgical nursing.
• Collaborate with other ODNs across Yorkshire & Humber.

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 Children's, 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

• Current Registration with NMC
• Accredited Paediatric Qualification
• Accredited teaching & assessing qualification
• Masters degree or equivalent
• IT training
• Management Training

Skills and Knowledge

• Ability to motivate, influence and lead teams
• Sound Knowledge of Children's Surgery
• Current Senior Nursing Position with recent paediatric surgical experience
• Substantial post registration experience with relevant recent senior experience in the field
• Evidence of effective leadership
• Working in partnership across disciplines and/or organisations
• Evidence of successful introduction of significant service improvements
• Advanced Teaching 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

£55,690 to £62,682 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

2 years

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working, Home or remote working

Reference number

425-25-7406273

Job locations

Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust