Clinical Nurse Specialist

Main area Children with medical complexity Grade NHS AfC: Band 6 Contract Permanent Hours Part time - 7.5 hours per week (Fridays - with flexiblity) Job ref 425-25-7298273Employer Sheffield Children''s NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Sheffield Children''s NHS Foundation Trust Town Sheffield Salary £38,682 - £46,580 per annum pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 15/09/2025 23:59Clinical Nurse Specialist

NHS AfC: Band 6

Job overview

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

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.Detailed job description and main 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 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.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 scn-tr.recruitment.team@nhs.net. Together, we’re building a workplace where everyone belongs.Person specification

Qualifications and Training

RN Child (RSCN)998 or equivalent teaching certificateDiploma level post basic nursing qualification in relevant fieldDegree in relevant subjectHave or working towards completion of non- medical prescribingExperience

Completed Band 5 Co-ordinator competencies (or equivalent) or experience of working at Band 6 levelTeaching and mentorship qualificationExperience of working with the speciality patient groupAudit / Research experienceProject or caseload managementNurse led clinicsKnowledge and Skills

Speciality aspectsHealth and Safety Practices e.g. lifting and handlingCOSHHCurrent Nursing / Health AspectsInfection ControlWork independently or part of a teamSafeguarding KnowledgeUp to date on local current practicesWorking in a community settingPersonal Attributes

Adaptable to changeCommitment to: Working in the Speciality, Self-Development, Evolution of nursing practice, Management of changeDriving license and access to a car for community visitsWillingness to develop skillsEmployer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring ..... full job details .....