Staff Nurse - PCCU inSheffield inSheffield PUBLISHED THU 5 DEC 2024

Band 5: £29,970 to £36,483 a year per annum pro rata PERMANENT
EMPATHY HOLISTIC NHS NMC

Sheffield Children’s NHS Foundation Trust rWJXVTy3

Opportunity to work in a specialized and rewarding environment focused on pediatric critical care.

Collaborative multidisciplinary team that enhances holistic care delivery for patients.

Ability to develop specialist knowledge and skills in high dependency and intensive care for children aged 0-16.

Autonomy in coordinating and providing nursing care without direct supervision, fostering professional growth.

Commitment to inclusive practices and support for diverse backgrounds, ensuring a welcoming workplace.

Mentorship opportunities through supervision of junior nurses and support staff, contributing to professional development.

Sheffield Children’s NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Band 5 Staff Nurse to join their Paediatric Critical Care Unit (PCCU). This role is ideal for Adult trained nurses with relevant Critical Care experience. The successful candidate will provide high-quality nursing care to paediatric patients aged 0-16 years who require High Dependency and Intensive Care. The position involves working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to ensure holistic care delivery, while also taking responsibility for coordinating and implementing nursing care for an allocated patient group in line with the NMC code of conduct.

The role emphasises strong decision-making skills, the ability to work independently and as part of a team, and a commitment to the Trust's CARE values: Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence. The postholder will also play a vital part in contributing to the development of nursing practices, supervising junior staff, and advocating for patients' needs. The Trust promotes an inclusive environment, welcoming applications from diverse backgrounds and providing support for applicants with additional needs.

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Paediatric Critical Care Unit at Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust as a Band 5 Staff Nurse. Applications are welcomed from Adult trained nurses with appropriate experience in Critical Care.

The post involves providing safe quality care to patients requiring High Dependency and Intensive Care to Paediatric patients 0-16 years. This is a very rewarding opportunity to work within an MDT providing excellence and the opportunity to develop specialist knowledge and skills.

The postholder will be a key member of the PCCU Team. PCCU work collaboratively as a multidisciplinary team, internal and external to the organisation, to facilitate holistic seamless care delivery for all Trust patients. Nursing Care of children aged 0-16 (and occasionally young people up to 18 years) requiring general acute/chronic/critical care in an identified clinical ward or department.

As a Band 5 Staff Nurse you will be able to work within a team, have good decision making skills and able to use your own initiative and share the trust values and vision and be committed to equality diversity and inclusion.

As a Band 5 Staff Nurse you will be responsible for co-ordinating and providing skills nursing (without direct supervision) to patients, in accordance with responsibilities under the NMC code of conduct.

You will be able to plan, implement and evaluate nursing care for an allocated patient group, in consideration of individual needs, using prioritisation and delegation skills. You will also be an advocate for the patient and contribute to the continuing development of nursing, including the supervision or junior nurses and support staff.

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Inclusive Recruitment & Selection

We are committed to being an inclusive employer and accurate data capture is an important part of that to ensure we are supportive and representative. Our aim is to ensure that all applicants can see themselves in the available categories on our application form, but we recognise that some of our data capture fields are not inclusive. We have flagged this with our system provider to ask for change.

We offer encouragement and active support to applicants with additional needs, including those from ethnic minorities, with disabilities and members of the LGBTQ+ community. If you wish to adjust any aspect of the recruitment process or wish to find out more about our recruitment & selection processes, please get in touch with our Recruitment Manager:

We are continually reviewing our recruitment & selection process to support the long-term aim of Sheffield Childrens being a champion of Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion. If you have any ideas for improvement, please get in touch with Catherine Gilbert at

Trust Values

The Trust is committed to providing great quality patient care and keep children, young people and families at the heart of what we do by following our CARE values:

Compassion leading by kindness and showing empathy, understanding and respect

Accountability striving to do the right thing and owning responsibility

Respect value differences, tackling inequality and fostering a culture of inclusion

Excellence delivering a high-quality standard of care

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To work as a Staff Nurse in the UK, you'll need a combination of formal education, clinical skills, practical experience, and personal attributes. Here are the essential skills and qualifications required:

Educational Qualifications:

1. Nursing Degree: A Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSc) or an equivalent nursing degree is typically required.

2. Nursing Registration: You must be registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) in the UK. This typically involves passing an approved nursing program and the NMC's competency tests.

Clinical Skills:

1. Patient Assessment: Ability to perform thorough assessments of patients' health and identify needs.

2. Medication Administration: Knowledge of pharmacology and the ability to safely administer medications.

3. Wound Care: Skills in managing and dressing wounds, observing for signs of infection.

4. Infection Control: Understanding infection prevention practices and how to implement them in a clinical setting.

5. Basic Life Support (BLS): Certification in BLS and other emergency response skills, such as Advanced Life Support (ALS) if applicable.

6. Clinical Procedures: Proficiency in various clinical skills specific to your area of nursing (e.g., IV insertion, catheterization).

Soft Skills:

1. Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills to interact with patients, families, and colleagues effectively.

2. Empathy and Compassion: The ability to provide emotional support and understand patients’ perspectives.

3. Teamwork: Ability to work collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary healthcare team.

4. Problem-Solving: Strong analytical skills to identify issues and implement solutions quickly.

5. Time Management: Ability to prioritize tasks and manage time effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Additional Skills:

1. Attention to Detail: Precision in following medical procedures and documenting patient care.

2. Adaptability: Flexibility to handle changing patient situations and workloads.

3. Technical Skills: Familiarity with medical technology and electronic health records (EHR).

Continuing Professional Development:

1. Lifelong Learning: Commitment to ongoing education and training to stay current with nursing practices and policies.

Employment Considerations:

1. Experience: Many positions may require previous experience in a clinical setting, such as placements during your nursing degree.

2. Specialization: Depending on the area of nursing you wish to work in (e.g., surgical, pediatric, psychiatric), additional qualifications or experience may be necessary.

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