Senior Clinical Support worker

Haringey GP Federation; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading children's health service in Sheffield is seeking a Senior Clinical Support Worker. In this role, you will support a multidisciplinary team and contribute to providing safe, effective care for children in the Haematology and Oncology unit. The position requires experience in healthcare settings, a commitment to education, and a compassionate approach towards children and families. Offering a fixed-term contract, this role focuses on teamwork and patient care excellence.

Benefits

Generous annual leave and pension schemes

Health and wellbeing programmes

Exclusive discounts

Qualifications

• Experience in a Care or Health & Social Care environment within a hospital or community setting.
• Worked with children and young people.
• Committed to completing competency packages as per clinical area.

Responsibilities

• Support the multidisciplinary team in delivering effective care to children.
• Contribute to maintaining a child-friendly environment.
• Assist with admission, discharge, and care of children.

Skills

Confidence working with children and families

Knowledge of Health & Safety

Basic IT skills

Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team

Education

Vocational Award Level 3 in Health

GCSE A-C in English

GCSE A-C in Maths

Job description

Senior Clinical Support worker

Sheffield Children’s NHS Foundation Trust

Closing date: 22 December 2025

Contract: Fixed-term role from 9 February 2026 to 8 February 2027

Join our dedicated team in the Haematology and Oncology unit, where we deliver safe, compassionate care to children with haematology and oncology disorders. As a Senior Clinical Support Worker, you'll play a vital role in ensuring a positive experience for patients and their families. You'll help maintain a safe and reassuring setting, working closely with a collaborative team to support children through their journey.

Ward 6 cares for a diverse range of patients, and we pride ourselves on our team culture, professionalism, and commitment to high‑quality care.

About You

• You’ll be confident working with children and families, using initiative, and supporting a multidisciplinary team.
• You’ll bring experience from a care or health & social care setting ideally in a hospital or community environment.

Main duties of the job

Reporting into the Clinical Department Manager or Supervisor, some of your responsibilities will include:

• Support the multidisciplinary team in delivering safe, effective care to children on Ward 6.
• Contribute to maintaining a clean, safe, and child‑friendly environment.
• Assist with admissions, discharges, and care of children on Ward 6.
• Support stock management, equipment checks, and administrative duties as required.
• Take capillary bloods (training given).

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.

Occupation Code

Occupation code: 4131

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 [e-mail]. Together, we’re building a workplace where everyone belongs.

Person Specification

Qualifications/Training

• GCSE A‑C English or Level 2 equivalent
• GCSE A‑C Maths or Level 2 equivalent
• Commit to undertaking & completing a Vocational Award Level 3 in Health
• Hold evidence of completing a Care Certificate or have completed an in‑house Band 2 competency package
• Committed to completing competency packages as per clinical area
• Vocational Award Level 3 in Health or Health & Social Care

Experience

• Experience in a Care or Health & Social Care environment within a hospital or community setting
• Worked in a customer‑facing environment
• Worked with children and young people
• Worked within the National Health Service

Knowledge and Skills

• Knowledge of Health & Safety and maintaining a safe environment
• Knowledge of Safeguarding children or young adults
• Demonstrate knowledge of Infection Control principles
• Basic IT skills including competency at using Word and email and commitment to learning advanced IT skills
• Working with children, young people, their families and carers
• Working in a multidisciplinary team
• Showing initiative and taking own responsibility and accountability and working independently
• Prioritising workload and own time
• Dealing with conflicting and difficult situations
• Compliance with policies and procedures in a regulated Health Care Provider
• Previously worked in a Health / Social Care multidisciplinary team setting and contributed in team meetings
• Competent in taking capillary bloods

Attributes

• Willingness to work flexibly in approach and working hours/pattern
• Display a non‑judgemental attitude towards children / families / carers / colleagues
• Respectful attitude for individuals and co‑workers
• Ability to accept instructions & supervision and undertake delegated tasks
• Compliance of policies and procedures in reference to Equality and Diversity
• Previously worked in a flexible working pattern environment

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a disclosure check with the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Address

Sheffield Children’s NHS Foundation Trust

£24,937 to £26,598 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

425-25-7641672

Job locations

Sheffield Children’s NHS Foundation Trust