Job overview

Fixed Term: 2 years | 22.5 hrs per week | Home-based with travel 

The Yorkshire & Humber Surgery in Children Operational Delivery Network (Y&H SIC ODN) is a collaborative of 14 NHS Trusts working to ensure children receive high-quality surgical care close to home. The Network focuses on improving patient pathways, standardising clinical guidelines, and supporting education across main areas.

We are looking for a senior nurse to join the team, providing expert clinical leadership and independent advice to the Network Manager, Clinical Lead, and member organisations. This role is ideal for experienced nurses with an interest in strategic, cross-organisational working.

About You: You're a Registered Nurse with paediatric/neonatal experience and current NMC registration. You bring substantial post-registration experience, ideally in paediatric surgery, working in a senior nursing role. You're passionate about collaborative working, with leadership, teaching, and communication skills.

A driving licence and flexibility to travel across the region are necessary for this role.

Main duties of the job

Reporting into the Network Manager, your responsibilities will include:

• Provide strategic nursing leadership to the ODN executive and clinical forums.

• Champion family-centred care and promote parent/user engagement.

• Lead and contribute to educational initiatives across the network.

• Help develop and implement network-wide strategies and guidelines.

• Benchmark services and drive continuous improvement aligned with national standards (e.g. GIRFT).

• Be a visible and expert practitioner in paediatric surgical nursing.

• Collaborate with other ODNs across Yorkshire & Humber.

Working for our organisation

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.