Parish Nurse - 28 hours per week

Georgia RoofMasters; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 28,000; Part time

Job summary

A community-focused church organization in Sheffield is seeking a Parish Nurse to provide holistic health support to the local community. This part-time position emphasizes integrating faith and health, especially for mental health and neuro-diversity. The ideal candidate will be a registered nurse with relevant experience, required qualifications, and a commitment to service. The role offers flexible hours, a competitive salary, and the chance to significantly impact the community's health needs.

Benefits

Generous holiday entitlement

10% employer contribution to pension

Qualifications

• Registered nurse with experience in mental health challenges.
• Completion or willingness to undertake specific training.
• Regular member of a Christian denomination.

Responsibilities

• Provide a parish nursing service integrating health support.
• Facilitate health education, prioritizing mental health.
• Manage parish nursing resources effectively.

Skills

Clinical expertise

Leadership skills

Communication

Decision-making

Use of IT

Education

Degree in nursing

Nursing and Midwifery Council registration

Community Nursing qualification

Job description

Parish Nurse – 28 hours per week

Employer: Parish of Attercliffe and Darnall, Diocese of Sheffield Board of Finance.

Location: Attercliffe and Darnall, Sheffield.

Working pattern: Part‑time, flexible, up to 28 hours per week. Purpose funded by a grant from the National Church until the end of 2028 with potential review to 2031.

Salary: Pro rata salary £27,752.64 (£34,690.79 FTE). 10% employer contribution to pension. Generous holiday entitlement.

Closing date: Saturday 10 January (Noon). Shortlisting: W/C Monday 12 January. Interview: Wednesday 21 January.

Main Responsibilities

• Provide a parish nursing service that integrates spiritual, physical, psychological, emotional and social health to the local community, with a focus on mental health and neuro‑diversity.
• Integrate faith and health through holistic assessment of needs and support individuals in managing health issues, including collaborative care planning.
• Deliver or facilitate health support in community and church locations, monitor and evaluate effectiveness, and adjust care plans as required.
• Support risk assessment and develop screening opportunities for the local community.
• Attend local meetings of health and social care professionals to ensure continuity of care.
• Provide health education prioritising mental health needs and exploring the relationship between values, attitudes, lifestyle, faith and health for all ages.
• Advocate for individuals, assist with referrals to health professionals and support agencies, and collaborate with health, social care, faith organisations and the voluntary sector.
• Liaise with appropriate agencies to refer individuals to suitable resources and support groups.
• Develop and lead support groups, source resources to enhance holistic care, and refer to external groups where appropriate.
• Recruit, train, supervise, and support a volunteer team, ensuring volunteer agreements, disclosure and barring checks, and lead health team meetings.
• Integrate faith and health in all care provision, providing spiritual care or referring to appropriate faith groups.
• Attend team and line‑manager meetings, maintain accurate record keeping, and keep statistical information for the church and funders.
• Manage parish nursing service resources, including financial management, and participate in professional development reviews.
• Promote safeguarding of children, young people and adults at risk, ensure confidentiality and data protection, and maintain Parish Nurse Quality Standards.
• Engage in continuous professional development, attend PNMUK Community of Practice, and maintain up‑to‑date knowledge and skills.

Qualifications & Training

• Registered nurse with degree and experience in mental health challenges and neuro‑diversity (adult/child/learning disability).
• Nursing and Midwifery Council registration, evidence of post‑registration education and training.
• Completion or willingness to undertake the PNMUK Preparation for Parish Nursing Practice Course.
• Regular member of a Christian denomination.
• Community Nursing or Specialist Mental Health qualification, some theological or discipleship training.

Knowledge

• High standard of clinical expertise and evidence‑based practice.
• Leadership skills, ability to motivate staff and work independently or within a team.
• Decision‑making, communication, IT, knowledge of Clinical Governance and Clinical Supervision.
• Understanding of equal opportunities, multi‑cultural/multi‑faith context.
• Knowledge of Nursing and Midwifery Council Code of Professional Conduct and Personal Development Planning.

Experience

• Working with diverse groups, families and community nursing.
• Previous management experience.
• Experience across all age groups.
• Driving licence, ability to work with or without adaptations.

Contact Gina Kalsi ([e-mail]) or call 07385 006881, Jasmine Anderson ([e-mail]) Tel: [phone] for more information.

Job description provides a guide to duties and responsibilities and may be amended over time in consultation with the post holder.