Parish Nurse – Edlington, St John Baptist

Position: Parish Nurse – Edlington, St John the Baptist
The Diocese of Sheffield is looking to employ an NMC Registered Nurse in a paid position to lead their new Parish Nursing Service at St John the Baptist Church, Edlington and surrounding area. This innovative service is provided in partnership with Parish Nursing Ministries UK and aims to improve and maintain the wholistic health and wellbeing of local people in Edlington.

We're seeking a Parish Nurse who feels called to serve our diverse multicultural community – supporting families, the vulnerable, and those on the margins with compassion and faith, with a focus on mental health.
Could you walk alongside those in need by bringing practical care and spiritual hope to our vibrant, multi-cultural neighbourhood? Then this role is for you.
The parish nurse role includes:
general health education
personal health screening, health support and referral
advocating for individuals and health more widely
acting as health navigator and resource
providing spiritual care
supporting and training volunteers
liaising with other local services
supporting the wider health, safety and risk management of the church/organisation and congregation.
Current UK registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) is essential, and support for revalidation can be provided.
The person will be required to undertake formal role preparation and to offer spiritual care and Christian prayer when requested (it is therefore a Genuine Occupational Requirement for the applicant to be a Christian).
This is a post funded by a grant from the National Church currently up to the end of 2028 with the potential for further review to 2031.
Part-Time, 28 hours per week  (Other Part-Time Options Available)
Working Pattern – flexible, to be agreed with the hosting church
SDBF Salary Band 5.5 Pro Rata £28,000 per annum (£35,000 FTE)
10% employer contribution to pension
This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS check
Generous Holiday Entitlement

Location:

St John the Baptist Church, Edlington
Send your completed application form to  recruitmentATsheffield.anglican.org
Closing date:  Midnight, 25 November 2026  Shortlisting date:  02 December 2026  Interview date:  10 December 2026

Information Pack
Equal Opportunities Form  .doc  [1 MB]
Application Form  .doc  [890 KB]
Recruitment Brochure  .pdf  [2 MB]       This post carries an Occupational Requirement under the provisions of the Equality Act for the postholder to have a committed Christian faith.
Please note this role is subject to a DBS check in accordance with Safer Recruitment and Safeguarding provisions. For further information, please do not hesitate to contact the HR Team at   HRATsheffield.anglican.org

Please Note:

Sheffield Diocesan Board of Finance (SDBF) does not hold a Home Office sponsor license and is therefore unable to sponsor Skilled Worker or other work visas. Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK at the time of application and for the duration of their employment.