Job summary
- Main area
- Paediatrics
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 3
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Part time - 24.25 hours per week
- Job ref
- 425-25-7618961FB
- Employer
- Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust
- Town
- Sheffield
- Salary
- £24,937 - £26,598 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 24/02/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Sleep Nursing Co-ordinator
NHS AfC: Band 3
Job overview
Permanent | Part Time 24.25 hours per week
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our Paediatric Sleep Disorders Service as a Sleep Nursing Co-ordinator.
You will become part of a small, enthusiastic multidisciplinary team dedicated to providing exceptional care for children with sleep disorders.
About You
- Educated to GCSE standard, including English or equivalent
- Self-motivated, flexible, and hard-working.
- A quick learner who enjoys being part of an expanding team.
- Skilled in communication and committed to personal and professional development
Main duties of the job
Reporting into the Paediatric Sleep Disorders Nurse Lead , some of your responsibilities will include:
- Greeting and booking new sleep patients at Sleep House.
- Answering telephone queries and scheduling appointments.
- Prioritising your workload to ensure referrals and bookings meet Trust waiting time standards and Patient Access Policy.
- Accurately recording and maintaining patient information on Trust systems
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office systems is essential
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.
*** This role has been assigned the occupation code 4159 using the CASCOT coding tool. To check the eligibility of this code for sponsorship and right to work please visit - UKVI web address https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/skilled-worker-visa-eligible-occupations/skilled-worker-visa-eligible-occupations-and-codes
Please note: We do not offer visa sponsorship for Band 2 roles.
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
Qualifications and Training
Essential criteria
- Educated to GCSE standard, including English or equivalent
- NVQ Level 3 or equivalent acquired through experience
Desirable criteria
- GCSE in mathematics
- Customer Care
Experience
Essential criteria
- Experience of good customer or patient care
- Previous experience of working in a busy multi-disciplinary team environment
- Experience with working with different computer software and information systems
Desirable criteria
- Experience of working with medical, nursing and medical secretarial staff
- Experience of using Patient Administrative System (Careflow)
Knowledge and Skills
Essential criteria
- Good verbal and writing communication skills with team / clients / relatives using tact when required
- Ability to deal with conflict
- Good time management skills with the ability to work to prioritise work according to deadlines
- Able to work as part of a team and under own initiative
Desirable criteria
- Knowledge of In-patient, Waiting list or Out-patient working processes and practices
- Knowledge of medical records procedures
Personal Attributes
Essential criteria
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Adaptable to change
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
The postholder will have regular contact with vulnerable people and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Debbie Marsden
- Job title
- Sleep Co-ordinator/Practitioner
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 0114 3053139
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