Who works here

Nurses provide care including, but not limited to, giving medication, taking blood samples, providing support and advice to patients and their families, performing diagnostic tests and monitoring patient health.

Zoe Johnson – Our Training Nurse Associate

Within the nursing team there are different roles such as staff nurse, matron, ward manager and lots more!

Bethan Comery – Our Staff Nurse

There are also Advanced Nurse Practitioners (ANPs) who work as part of the medical team planning care and treatment for our patients. They are also able to prescribe medication, as well as administering medication, taking blood and undertaking a range of clinical tasks.

Danni Gallagher: Our Band 6 Nurse

At Sheffield Children’s we also welcome student nurses to the Trust. They work with nursing staff and support workers to provide care whilst learning the profession of becoming a nurse.

Charis Gilderthorpe – Our Allergy Specialist Nurse

Brian Silverwood – Our Head of Nursing

Lucy Dickinson – Ward Manager

These colleagues support the nursing team and support families and patients

Shahzad Hussain – Support Worker

Jo Wood – Support Worker

Peter Hughes – Volunteer

Julie Olpin – Sister

They provide patients and families with meals and drinks and make sure there are things such as bedding and clean equipment available and that the clinical areas are stocked with the relevant equipment.

Betty Komagum – Housekeeper

These staff members help move patients and equipment around the hospital. They might help to take you to another area in the hospital, for example, if you need an x-ray they may help to take you.

These staff members help keep people safe in the Trust. Often you will find them at the main entrance of the hospital, in the emergency department or on the wards at busy times.

Bisrat Gebremichael – Domestic Assistant

Joanne Scaife – Domestic Assistant

Members of the play team come and see patients individually to play games, do activities together such as drawing or painting, and help with distraction during procedures. They tailor activities to each patient and sometimes help explain procedures to patients in a relaxed and relatable way.

Claire Williams – Play Leader

They assess and provide care and advice for patients requiring physical support – they often work through different exercises with patients to help with mobility and strength.

Charlotte Hookings – Chartered Physiotherapist

Lauren Williams – Physiotherapist

Louise Temple – Audiologist

You will often see a doctor most days if you’re staying on one of our wards. They can prescribe medications, diagnose conditions and assess patients to see what treatment is best.

Ward Clerks welcome you onto the ward! They are really helpful to guide you around the ward and give you information you need before settling in.

Jacqueline Lintin – Reception Clerk

Pharmacist colleagues may visit patients on the ward to help with medications you’ve been given.

Ben Jarvis – Pharmacy