Nursing Associate
Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust
Sheffield,
England,
United Kingdom
Health and Care
Skilled Worker
Salary
28392 - 31157 GBP /YEAR
Job posted on May 11, 2026
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Job Description:
Permanent
Interview date: Wednesday 3rd June 2026
Ready for Your Next Challenge in your career?
Are you looking to join a supportive and compassionate team focused on professional growth and excellence in care? We’re looking for a dynamic Nursing Associate to join us in Helena Specialist Nursing Team at Ryegate House in Sheffield.
About Our Service
The Helena Specialist Nursing Team provides care to children and young people in community settings such as patient homes and schools. Ryegate House is a six-bedded facility providing 24-hour nursing care and short breaks for children and young people (0-19 years) with complex neurological health conditions. As part of the Team, you’ll provide personalized, high-quality care in homes, schools, and our facility, offering safe and nurturing respite for families.
About the Role
This is a fantastic opportunity to grow your specialized skills in areas such as tracheostomy and ventilation while gaining teaching experience within community settings and the organization. You’ll support daily line management, provide compassionate care to palliative patients and their families and contribute to service growth. Additionally, you’ll become an expert in areas such as sepsis, infection control, and tissue viability.
The Nursing Associate works independently under the leadership of registered nurses, working within the sphere of nursing care and within all aspects of the nursing process.
Reporting into the Matron, some of your responsibilities will include:
The role of the Nursing Associate is to work collaboratively with the multi professional team and the Registered Nurse to assess, plan, organise and deliver clinical care in line with service and patient needs, as agreed with supervising clinicians.
The Nursing Associate works independently under the leadership of registered nurses, working within the sphere of nursing care and within all aspects of the nursing process.
The post holder will act professionally at all times and use their knowledge and experience to make evidence based decisions to solve challenges and problems.
They recognize and work within the limits of their competencies and are responsible and accountable for their actions.
The post holder will have some responsibility for supervising learners ie new starters and students during their placements once their preceptorship is completed, and they have completed any additional training required for their area. They will be expected to actively contribute to quality assurance processes and service development.
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.
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
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 scn-tr.recruitment.team@nhs.net . Together, we’re building a workplace where everyone belongs.
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Interview date: Wednesday 3rd June 2026
Ready for Your Next Challenge in your career?
Are you looking to join a supportive and compassionate team focused on professional growth and excellence in care? We’re looking for a dynamic Nursing Associate to join us in Helena Specialist Nursing Team at Ryegate House in Sheffield.
About Our Service
The Helena Specialist Nursing Team provides care to children and young people in community settings such as patient homes and schools. Ryegate House is a six-bedded facility providing 24-hour nursing care and short breaks for children and young people (0-19 years) with complex neurological health conditions. As part of the Team, you’ll provide personalized, high-quality care in homes, schools, and our facility, offering safe and nurturing respite for families.
About the Role
This is a fantastic opportunity to grow your specialized skills in areas such as tracheostomy and ventilation while gaining teaching experience within community settings and the organization. You’ll support daily line management, provide compassionate care to palliative patients and their families and contribute to service growth. Additionally, you’ll become an expert in areas such as sepsis, infection control, and tissue viability.
The Nursing Associate works independently under the leadership of registered nurses, working within the sphere of nursing care and within all aspects of the nursing process.
Reporting into the Matron, some of your responsibilities will include:
The role of the Nursing Associate is to work collaboratively with the multi professional team and the Registered Nurse to assess, plan, organise and deliver clinical care in line with service and patient needs, as agreed with supervising clinicians.
The Nursing Associate works independently under the leadership of registered nurses, working within the sphere of nursing care and within all aspects of the nursing process.
The post holder will act professionally at all times and use their knowledge and experience to make evidence based decisions to solve challenges and problems.
They recognize and work within the limits of their competencies and are responsible and accountable for their actions.
The post holder will have some responsibility for supervising learners ie new starters and students during their placements once their preceptorship is completed, and they have completed any additional training required for their area. They will be expected to actively contribute to quality assurance processes and service development.
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.
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
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 scn-tr.recruitment.team@nhs.net . Together, we’re building a workplace where everyone belongs.
#LI-Onsite