Job overview

Permanent | 28 hrs per week

We're looking for an enthusiastic, motivated Nursing Associate to join our specialist Respiratory Nursing Team. This is a fantastic chance to develop specialist skills in a supportive team environment.

You will deliver care across hospital, outpatient, and home settings. Working with registered nurses, fellow nursing associates, and medical staff, you will support consultant- and nurse-led clinics, contribute to audit and service review, and provide high-quality, individualised care to children and young people with respiratory conditions.

This is a unique opportunity to work in an evolving specialty where Nursing Associates are already well established, bridging the gap between direct patient care and specialist support.

What You'll Need:

• Foundation Degree in Nursing Associate Studies

• Current NMC Registration

• Confidence in providing compassionate, patient-centred care

• Willingness to learn and adapt in a fast-paced clinical environment

Main duties of the job

You will report to the Department Manager, and your responsibilities will include:

• Deliver safe and compassionate care under the leadership of registered nurses

• Support respiratory outpatient clinics alongside consultants and nurses

• Participate in multidisciplinary team discussions and patient reviews

• Engage in audits and contribute to the review of patient care

• Support new starters and student learners (post-preceptorship)

• Contribute to service development and quality improvement programmes

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.