Children’s Senior Staff Nurse Open Day

Monday 17 March 2025
9am – 5pm
Ryegate House (view map)
Apply  to attend by Sunday 2 March.

Are you ready for your next nursing challenge?

Are you looking for a supportive and compassionate environment focused on professional growth and excellence in care? We’re looking for experienced dynamic and compassionate senior staff nurses to join our progressive team in the Helena Specialist Nursing Team and Ryegate House in Sheffield.

About our service

Ryegate House is a six-bedded facility providing 24-hour nursing care and short breaks for children and young people (0-19 years) with complex neurological health conditions. As part of the Helena Specialist Nursing Team, you’ll deliver high-quality, personalised care in homes, schools, and our facility, offering safe and nurturing respite for families. For further information about the service, please see the attached document.

About the role

This is a fantastic chance to grow your skills in specialised areas, such as tracheostomy and ventilation, while gaining experience in education and teaching within the community setting and the wider organisation. You will experience day to day line management of the team, contribute to service growth, and support both palliative patients and their families. Additionally, you’ll become a subject matter expert in critical areas such as sepsis, infection control, and tissue viability.

Want to know more?

We are holding a Career and Service Discovery event on Monday 17 March where you can learn about the role and support available, talk to current team members, and stay for an ‘on-the-spot interview’ if interested. To be invited to this event, please apply before 2 March detailing where and how you meet the essential criteria for the role. If eligible, you will be invited to the event.

Reporting to the Nurse Team Manager, you will:

• Provide skilled nursing care
• Advocate for patients and families, ensuring holistic and seamless care as part of a diverse team
• Support colleague development and deliver clinical education for team members, patients, families, and external providers
• Provide leadership to less experienced colleagues, managing the service in the Team Manager’s absence
• Assist the Team Manager in maintaining quality of care, managing resources, and representing the team at relevant meetings

About you

We’re looking for someone with:

• Notable nursing experience, including the completion of your preceptorship programme and Intravenous medication training with added line management experience and skills
• Experience making a difference to children and young people with complex needs

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:

1. Outstanding Patient Care
2. Brilliant Place to Work
3. Leaders in Children’s Health

We work with local, regional, and national partners to provide physical and mental healthcare across acute and community settings. Many of our clinicians are amongst the best in their field, recognised nationally and internationally for their expertise.

As well as having enormous pride in what we do, we are a friendly, welcoming, and motivated NHS Trust who are guided by our CARE values: Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence. Our nearly 4000 colleagues live these values, ensuring kind and compassionate care that makes patients and their families feel safe and at home.

As we approach our 150th anniversary in 2026, we remain committed to enhancing our reputation in children’s health leadership, improving the experiences of both patient and colleagues, and focusing on our communities and population health.

Sheffield Children’s provides great benefits to support your wellbeing, with excellent annual leave and pension schemes, health programmes, and exclusive discounts—helping you succeed 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.

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 team at scn-tr.recruitment.team@nhs.net. Together, we’re building a workplace where everyone belongs.

About Sheffield

Sheffield is the fourth largest city in England yet is just a few miles away from the Peak District National Park renowned for its beautiful scenery, picturesque villages and abundance of outdoor activities.

Positioned in the centre of the UK, Sheffield has excellent transport links with the rest of the country. Find out more about living and working in Sheffield.