Job summary
- Main area
- Paediatrics
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 7
- Contract
- Permanent: Monday to Friday service
- Hours
- Part time - 22.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 425-25-7521671
- Employer
- Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust
- Town
- Sheffield
- Salary
- £47,810 - £54,710 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 07/11/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Ward Manager - (Haematology & Oncology Day Care Unit)
NHS AfC: Band 7
Job overview
Permanent | 22.5 hours per week
Are you a passionate and experienced senior children's nurse ready to take the next step in your leadership journey? We're offering an exciting opportunity to join our dynamic Haematology & Oncology Daycare Unit as a ward manager.
About You
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Ideal candidate will possess excellent clinical, organisational, and communication skills, with a passion for inspiring others and advancing paediatric haematology and oncology care.
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Must hold RSCN qualification and have current NMC registration.
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Existing experience at senior Band 6 or above
Main duties of the job
As Ward Manager, you'll lead the day-to-day operations of the Daycare Unit, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, compassionate care. You'll work closely with the Lead Nurse for Haematology & Oncology and the Inpatient Ward Manager, providing cross-cover and contributing to service development.
This is a demanding yet rewarding role that blends operational management with professional leadership. You'll be a key driver of change, innovation, and excellence in care.
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.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For more information on the main responsibilities for this post, please refer to the job description and person specification.
*** This role has been assigned the occupation code 2237 using the CASCOT coding tool. To check the eligibility of this code for sponsorship and right to work please visit - UKVI web address https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/skilled-worker-visa-eligible-occupations/skilled-worker-visa-eligible-occupations-and-codes
Please note: We do not offer visa sponsorship for part-time roles and Band 2 roles.
Diversity Statement
At Sheffield Children's, we are committed to creating an inclusive environment that celebrates diversity and supports everyone's success. We prioritise Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion in our recruitment practices, creating a welcoming space for people of all backgrounds, including ethnic minorities, individuals with disabilities, and LGBTQ+ members.
Recognising that inclusivity is an ongoing effort, we review our processes and welcome feedback to enhance our practices. A diverse team strengthens our organisation and the quality of care we deliver. For ideas on how we can improve, please contact our Recruitment Manager at [email protected]. Together, we're building a workplace where everyone belongs.
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Person specification
Qualifications/Training
Essential criteria
- RN Child (RSCN)
- Degree or relevant qualification
Desirable criteria
- Qualification in specialty specific subject
Experience
Essential criteria
- Significant experience in the specialty, with at least two years at Band 6 or above.
- ENB 998 or equivalent teaching and assessing qualification
- Leadership Skills
Desirable criteria
- Leadership or management qualification
- Budget management
- Recruitment and personnel management
Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Health & Safety Safe Practices e.g. Lifting and Handling, Sharps, COSHH
- Working knowledge of Infection control
Desirable criteria
- Current Nursing/Health Issues Quality Assurance principles Personnel Management Budgetary Management
Skills and Abilities
Essential criteria
- Leadership
- Counselling
- Teaching
Desirable criteria
- Budgetary Management
Attributes
Essential criteria
- Commitment to: Speciality Self Development Evolution of nursing practice Management of change
Demonstrates Trust Values
Essential criteria
- Compassion Accountability Respect Excellence
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Hilary Quinton
- Job title
- Lead Nurse for Haematology and Oncology
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 0114 2717472
- Additional information
Mobile contact number;
07500572592
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