Job summary
Fixed Term | 12 months Maternity Cover

Proposed interview date: Monday 23rd November 2026

This is a excellent opportunity to join the regional specialist palliative care to support CYP and their families with life limiting, palliative and end of life care needs across the region.

The post holder will plan, deliver and evaluate care, following the co-production of care plans to ensure the needs and wishes of CYP and their families are being met.

The post holder will have the knowledge and skills to support nursing colleagues and other health professionals in the delivery of end of life care, either over the telephone or in person.

Main duties of the job
Reporting into the clinical nurse manager, some of your responsibilities will include:

• Assess, plan and review specialist complex care for children and young people, working within agreed care pathways and alongside the multidisciplinary team
• Deliver care through nurse-led clinics, telephone support and home visits
• Monitor patients' conditions and respond appropriately to changes in clinical need
• Provide specialist advice, education and training to patients, families, carers and healthcare professionals
• Coordinate care with multidisciplinary teams and external agencies to ensure continuity and seamless transitions
• Provide out-of-hours telephone support for children and families receiving end-of-life care.
• Undertake out-of-hours visits to support children, young people and families with end-of-life care needs
• Maintain accurate clinical records and contribute to service improvement and best practice initiatives.

About us
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.

Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 6
Salary: Depending on experience per annum pro rata
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 12 months
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 425-26-8269610-A

Essential qualifications

• RN degree or diploma
• Current NMC registration
• Relevant post registration qualification as required for speciality
• 998 or mentorship / supervisor training

Desirable qualifications

• Clinical skills and pathophysiology module (or willingness to undertake depending on role within speciality)
• Non-medical prescribing

Essential experience

• Experience of providing clinical advice in relation to the specialist area.
• Experience of planning provision of care for patients
• Mentoring experience with nursing students and training/development teaching of junior colleagues

Essential knowledge

• Ability to dynamically risk assess clinical situations and respond appropriately.
• Ability to monitor and respond to changes in patient conditions effectively.
• Effective communication skills to provide guidance and education to patients.

Essential personal attributes

• Ability to respect the cultural, social, and religious diversity within society.
• Ability to manage complex and challenging situations with empathy.
• Ability to adapt to different settings and patient needs.
• Access to transportation to travel around the city, region or country.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer contact
Trainee advanced clinical practitioner, Gemma Barker, gemma.barker4@nhs.net, 01142260600

Diversity Statement: At Sheffield Childrens, we are committed to creating an inclusive environment that celebrates diversity and supports everyones success. For ideas on how we can improve, please contact our Recruitment Manager at scn-tr.recruitment.team@nhs.net.