Respiratory Nurse

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

• Delivering respiratory education to children, young people and families in both outpatient and ward settings.
• Providing discharge education and support to patients and families prior to leaving hospital.
• Supporting consultant-led respiratory clinics and contributing to the ongoing management of patients with respiratory conditions.
• Participating in the education and training of healthcare professionals across the Trust.
• Working collaboratively with the wider multidisciplinary team to ensure high standards of care and positive patient outcomes.
  
  We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Registered Children's Nurse to join our Respiratory Nursing Team.
This Band 5 role is an opportunity for a nurse with at least two years' post-registration experience who has an interest in paediatric respiratory care and wants to develop specialist knowledge while making a real difference to children and young people with respiratory conditions. Working within a supportive multidisciplinary team, you will provide high-quality care, education and support to children, young people and their families across inpatient and outpatient settings. You will help patients and families develop self-management skills, support treatment adherence and improve long-term health outcomes. The role includes delivering discharge education, supporting respiratory clinics and working with schools to ensure children and young people with respiratory healthcare needs receive the support they need to thrive. You will also contribute to the education of healthcare professionals, promoting understanding of paediatric respiratory conditions across hospital, community and school settings. In return, you will join an experienced specialist team and gain valuable skills and experience in paediatric respiratory nursing, with excellent opportunities for professional development and career progression.

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.