Job overview

Permanent| Part Time

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dynamic and motivated individual who is passionate about working with children and their families to join our friendly and dedicated team on the Cystic Fibrosis Unit.

Our unit provides specialist care for children aged 0–16 living with Cystic Fibrosis, supporting them through every stage of their journey, including a smooth transition to adult services beyond age 16. We pride ourselves on delivering family-centred care in close partnership with parents, carers, and a highly skilled multidisciplinary team including doctors, nurses, physiotherapists, psychologists, dietitians, pharmacists, social workers, and admin coordinators.

This role offers a fantastic opportunity to develop hands-on nursing skills while supporting qualified nurses in delivering high-quality care. We’re looking for someone with excellent communication and organisational abilities who thrives in a collaborative team environment.

About You

• NVQ Level 2 or equivalent qualification
• Current or recent experience in a health or social care setting, ideally working with children, young people, and families
• Competence in venepuncture or willingness to undertake training

Main duties of the job

Reporting into the Ward or Department Manager, some of your responsibilities will include:

• Assist qualified staff in delivering clinical care to children and young people

• Support direct admissions and discharges from the theatre department, helping improve patient flow and access to care

• Work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team, undertaking delegated tasks with appropriate supervision

• Help patients maintain their daily living activities

• Carry out basic administrative and housekeeping duties to support the wider service

This is a Trust-wide role, and additional training will be provided to meet the specific competencies required within your clinical speciality.

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.