Senior Clinical Support Worker (Sponsorship Available) At Sheffield Children’s NHS Foundation Trust

Employer: Sheffield Children’s NHS Foundation Trust
Job Title: Senior Clinical Support Worker
Location: Sheffield, United Kingdom
Salary: £25,760 to £27,476 a year
Job Type: Full-time & Part-time
Closing Date: 03 October 2026

Job Summary

Permanent | Full & Part Time Available

Senior Clinical Support Worker required to join the Outpatient team!

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join Sheffield Children’s NHS Foundation Trust’s team in the Outpatient Department, caring for children aged 0-18 across Sheffield Children’s Hospital, Northern General, Ryegate Assessment Unit, Centenary House, and the new NCCHT building which is due to open in 2026.

Sheffield Children’s NHS Foundation Trust is looking for someone who enjoys working with children and families. The clinics cover different specialties, focusing on family-centered care in partnership with parents and the healthcare team.

You will assess patients, plan care, and support a safe, effective environment. You will also assist with clerical tasks, stock maintenance, and equipment management.

Previous paediatric experience and an NVQ Level 2 in Healthcare (working towards Level 3) are desirable. You’ll develop practical nursing skills under the guidance of qualified paediatric nurses.

Sheffield Children’s NHS Foundation Trust offers part-time and full-time hours, with clinics running primarily Monday-Friday between 8 am and 6 pm, along with some evening and weekend shifts.

If you’re passionate about making a difference in children’s healthcare, Sheffield Children’s NHS Foundation Trust would love to hear from you!

Main Duties of the Job

Reporting into the Ward Manager, your responsibilities will include:

• Assist nurses in providing compassionate care to children and families.
• Perform hygiene tasks, including personal care, tracheostomy care, catheterization, and wound dressing under supervision.
• Support feeding, including tube feeding, oral feeding, and recording intake.
• Monitor patient conditions, take observations, and report findings.
• Help with assessments, venepuncture, and blood glucose monitoring.
• Help maintain a safe environment through equipment checks, cleaning, and patient transfers.
• Support families, especially in distressing situations, and assist with communication.
• Participate in departmental tasks, including stocking, filing, and maintaining cleanliness.

About Sheffield Children’s NHS Foundation Trust

At Sheffield Children’s, Sheffield Children’s NHS Foundation Trust’s purpose is clear: to provide healthier futures for children and young people. Sheffield Children’s NHS Foundation Trust’s three strategic aims are Outstanding Patient Care, Brilliant Place to Work, and Leaders in Children’s Health.

Sheffield Children’s NHS Foundation Trust works with partners across local, regional, and national levels to deliver physical and mental healthcare in both acute and community settings. Many of Sheffield Children’s NHS Foundation Trust’s clinicians are nationally and internationally recognised for their expertise.

Sheffield Children’s NHS Foundation Trust is proud that 73% of colleagues would recommend Sheffield Children’s as a place to work, placing Sheffield Children’s NHS Foundation Trust 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.

Sheffield Children’s NHS Foundation Trust’s nearly 4,000 colleagues bring the 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 Sheffield Children’s NHS Foundation Trust approaches its 150th anniversary in 2026, Sheffield Children’s NHS Foundation Trust is excited to keep building its leadership in children’s health, improve experiences for patients and staff, and focus on its communities and population health.

Sheffield Children’s NHS Foundation Trust also offers 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 Description

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 code6131 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, Sheffield Children’s NHS Foundation Trust is committed to creating an inclusive environment that celebrates diversity and supports everyones success. Sheffield Children’s NHS Foundation Trust prioritises Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion in its 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, Sheffield Children’s NHS Foundation Trust reviews its processes and welcomes feedback to enhance its practices. A diverse team strengthens the organisation and the quality of care Sheffield Children’s NHS Foundation Trust delivers. For ideas on how Sheffield Children’s NHS Foundation Trust can improve, please contact the Recruitment Manager at scn-tr.recruitment.team@nhs.net. Together, Sheffield Children’s NHS Foundation Trust is building a workplace where everyone belongs.

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Person Specification

Qualifications / Training

Essential

• GCSE A-C English or Level 2 equivalent.
• Vocational Award Level 2 in Health.
• To have or be committed to undertaking & completing a Vocational Award Level 3 in Health.
• To hold evidence of completing a Care Certificate or have completed in-house Band 2 competency package.
• Committed to completing competency packages as per clinical area.

Desirable

• Vocational Award Level 3 in Health or Health & Social Care.

Experience

Essential

• To have experience in a Care or Health & Social Care environment within a hospital or community setting.
• Worked in a customer facing environment.

Desirable

• Worked with children and young people.
• Worked within the National Health Service.

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Knowledge of Health & Safety and maintaining a safe environment.
• Knowledge of Safeguarding children or young adults.
• Ability to demonstrate knowledge of Infection Control principles.
• Basic IT skills which include competency at using Word and email and commitment to learning advanced IT skills.
• Ability to work with children, young people, their families and carers.
• Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team.
• Ability to show initiative and take on own responsibility and accountability and work independently.
• Ability to prioritise workload and own time.
• Ability to deal with conflicting and difficult situations.

Desirable

• Compliance of Policies and Procedures in a regulated Health Care Provider.
• Advanced IT skills ie Level 2 IT qualification.
• Current Food hygiene certificate.
• Previously worked in a Health / Social Care multidisciplinary team setting and contributed in team meetings.

Attributes

Essential

• Willingness to work flexibly in approach and working hours/pattern.
• Display a non-judgmental attitude towards children / families / carers / colleagues.
• Respectful attitude for individuals and co-workers.
• Ability to take part in personal development reviews.
• Ability to accept instructions & supervision and undertake delegated tasks.

Desirable

• Previously worked in a flexible working pattern environment.
• Compliance of Policies and Procedures in reference to Equality and Diversity.

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).

How to Apply

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