Senior Staff Nurse; Ed

Job summary

Fixed Term 7 Months (Post is available to 28th March 27) | Maternity Leave Cover | Internal Only

Sheffield Children's Hospital is proud to be home to one of the leading Paediatric Emergency Departments in the country, recognised for the quality and timeliness of the care we provide. We are seeking an enthusiastic and highly motivated Paediatric Nurse with significant experience in emergency medicine and trauma care to join our dynamic and forward-thinking team.

This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a busy and supportive department, caring for children and young people with a wide range of urgent and emergency healthcare needs. Working alongside a multidisciplinary team, you will play a key role in delivering outstanding care and helping us continue to provide an exceptional service for patients and families.

• Degree or Diploma level education. Registration as a Registered Nurse (RN Child, RNLD or RSCN).
• A relevant post-registration qualification appropriate to the speciality.
• The ability to effectively lead, support, and motivate a team.
• Excellent clinical knowledge and decision-making skills.

Some of your responsibilities will include

• To co-ordinate and provide skilled nursing care to patients, in accordance with responsibilities under the NMC Code of Conduct.
• To participate in the continued development of nursing, including the supervision, teaching and development of junior nurses and support staff.
• Act as an advocate for patients.
• To plan, implement and evaluate nursing care for patient attending a busy paediatric ED/Acute Assessment Unit in consideration of individual need, using prioritisation and delegation skills.
• To assist the department Manager in managing and developing the Ward/Department.
• To work collaboratively within a Multidisciplinary team, internal and external to the organisation, to facilitate holistic seamless care delivery for all Patients.

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 this year, 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.

Date posted 19 August 2026

Pay scheme Agenda for change

Band Band 6

Salary £39,959 to £48,117 a year per annum pro rata

Contract Fixed term

Duration 7 months

Working pattern Full-time, Part-time

Reference number 425-

Job locations Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust, Western Bank, Sheffield, S10 2TH
, United Kingdom

For more information on the main responsibilities for this post, please refer to the job description and person specification.

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