Clinical Nurse Specialist - Metabolic Bone Service
Job Description
Job summary
Permanent | Part Time
The paediatric Metabolic Bone Disease Service at Sheffield Children's Hospital is currently looking for a senior paediatric nurse (Band 6) to join their multi-disciplinary team.
This is a permanent post and is an exciting opportunity to be part of a dedicated team caring for children with all forms of metabolic bone disease, predominantly osteogenesis imperfecta.
We are a nationally commissioned service heavily involved in research and new drug therapies for our patient group.
The CNS team provide patients and their families with education and support at the time of diagnosis and beyond. They are a point of contact for families and other healthcare professionals.
The role also involves co-ordination and organisation of patient admissions, including medical treatments for children who travel from throughout the UK to attend our specialist service.
Working within a specialist Children's hospital, the successful candidate can expect to build close working relationships with other members of the team such as physiotherapists, occupational therapists, social workers and psychology.
Applicants must be NMC registered and have at least 2 years Band 5 experience.
Evidence of excellent communication skills and the ability to work well within a busy multi- disciplinary team is required.
Main duties of the job
Reporting into the Clinical Nurse Specialist, some of your responsibilities will include:
- Deliver and evaluate specialist nursing care across a range of settings
- Support service development through policies, guidelines and care pathways.
- Provide clinical leadership, supervision, education and training
- Advocate for children, young people and families, promoting age-appropriate care
- Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams and external partners.
- Contribute to data collection, audit and research to improve outcomes
About us
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.
Job 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 2236 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
Diversity Statement
At Sheffield Childrens, we are committed to creating an inclusive environment that celebrates diversity and supports everyones 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, were building a workplace where everyone belongs.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- RNC/RN8 degree or diploma level
- Current NMC registration
- Relevant post registration qualification as required for speciality
- 998 or mentorship / supervisor training
Desirable
- Clinical skills and pathophysiology module (or willingness to undertake depending on role within speciality)
- Good Clinical Practice GCP certificate
Experience
Essential
- Experience of providing clinical advice in relation to the specialist area.
- Experience of determining appropriate solution to problems pulling on different information available.
- Experience of planning provision of care for patients.
- Mentoring experience with nursing students and training/development teaching of junior colleagues
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Knowledge of clinical governance activities, including audit, benchmarking and quality improvement.
- Ability to dynamically risk assess clinical situations and respond appropriately.
- Ability to monitor and respond to changes in patient conditions effectively.
- Effective communication skills to provide guidance and education to patients.
- Skills in collecting and analysing data and using evidence based practice to improve patient outcomes.
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Ability to manage complex and challenging situations with empathy.
- Ability to respect the cultural, social, and religious diversity within society.
- Access to transportation to travel around the city, region or country.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust
Western Bank
Sheffield
S10 2TH
United Kingdom
