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Job summary

Main area
Paediatrics
Grade
Band 4
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Part time - 32.25 hours per week (24/7 service, including nights, weekends and bank holidays)
Job ref
425-25-7411417
Employer
Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust
Town
Sheffield
Salary
£27,485 - £30,162 per annum pro rata
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
31/08/2025 23:59

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Nursing Associate

Band 4

Job overview

Permanent | 32.25 hours per week

We are looking for a qualified Nursing Associate to join our dedicated and experienced team in the Emergency Department (ED) at Sheffield Children's Hospital.

You will work with our multi-professional team and Registered Nurses to assess, plan, and deliver high-quality clinical care that meets the needs of our patients and service. Your contribution will help provide compassionate, person-centred care tailored to each young person.

Sheffield Children's is home to one of the country's leading Emergency Departments, recognised for the quality and timeliness of the care we provide. You'll join a supportive team within our ED and Acute Assessment Unit, where innovation and collaboration are at the heart of everything we do.

About You:

  • You are a registered Nursing Associate (NMC) with a Foundation Degree.

  • You have a genuine interest in supporting children and young people, working in partnership with families and professionals.

  • You are confident working within the nursing process and understand your professional scope and responsibilities.

Main duties of the job

Reporting into the Ward/Department Manager , your responsibilities will include:

  • Support assessments, care planning, and interventions tailored to each young person.

  • Help implement individualised care plans and contribute to team formulations.

  • Contribute to quality improvement and service development activities.

  • Maintain high professional standards and make evidence-based decisions within your scope of practice.

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 [email protected]. Together, we’re building a workplace where everyone belongs.

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Person specification

Skills

Essential criteria
  • Effective verbal, electronic and written communication skills
  • Good decision making skills
  • IT skills & use of Microsoft systems, i.e. word, excel
Desirable criteria
  • Basic life support training i.e. rise
  • Extended role skills e.g. venepuncture, ECG

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • Training Nursing Associate Foundation Degree
  • Current registration with NMC
  • Willing to complete competencies related to paediatric speciality of role
Desirable criteria
  • Supervisor training

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Ability to demonstrate a commitment to professional development
  • Ability to work within a team
Desirable criteria
  • Post-registration experience in paediatric speciality
  • Supervisor experience

Knowledge

Essential criteria
  • Understanding of the principles of safeguarding children and young people
  • Understanding of the principles of audit
Desirable criteria
  • Understanding of clinical governance
  • Health, safety and risk awareness

Employer certification / accreditation badges

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Applicant requirements

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 Service.

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Julie Parker
Job title
Lead Nurse, Emergency Department
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
0114 3058180
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