Job vacancy: Regional Martha's Rule Engagement Lead, Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust, Sheffield

Job summary

Main area

Paediatrics

Grade

Contract

Fixed term: 12 months (fixed contract end date: 31st March 2026)

Hours

Full time
Flexible working
Home or remote working

37.5 hours per week

Job ref

425-25-6895284

Employer: Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type: NHS
Site: Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust
Town: Sheffield
Salary: £46,148 - £52,809 per annum
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 13/04/2025 23:59
Interview date: 23/04/2025

Regional Martha's Rule Engagement Lead

7 Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For more information on the main responsibilities for this post, please refer to the job description and person specification.

Please note that Sheffield Children's uplift pay to meet the Real Living Wage, which is £12.60 per hour.

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 [email protected]. Together, we’re building a workplace where everyone belongs.

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Person specification

Qualifications & Training

Essential criteria

Registered Children’s Nurse/AHP with significant experience in a paediatric setting, currently working within one of the provider Trusts within the Yorkshire and Humber region
Educated to degree level, supplemented by postgraduate training/experience and continued professional development, to Masters level or equivalent
Recognised teaching qualification, or experience of delivering education and training

Desirable criteria

Leadership/Management Course or Project Management qualification

Experience

Essential criteria

Experience of working in, or with the NHS, facilitating change to improve care or health outcomes for children, young people and their families
Experience in nurse education/workforce development
Evidence of leadership skills and effective multi-disciplinary and partnership working, influencing and motivating peers and senior stakeholders, including clinicians
Proven change management and risk management skills

Desirable criteria

Knowledge and experience in managing the care of a critically ill child requiring stabilisation or escalation of care
Understands the whole pathway of paediatric critical care, and the roles of the wider MDT

Knowledge & Skills

Essential criteria

Excellent oral and written communication skills, including ability to present to a variety of audiences on a range of sensitive and contentious issues, and prepare concise yet insightful written communications and reports
Ability to analyse and interpret complex data, where a range of diverse and different opinions may exist, assess alternative solutions, and deal sensitively and effectively with the situation
Highly developed interpersonal, negotiation, motivating and influencing skills to support the implementation of Martha’s Rule across all clinical teams, non-clinical services and management
Ability to use a range of IT packages including Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint

Desirable criteria

Clear understanding of national policy and current issues affecting clinical services covered by the ODN

Personal Attributes

Essential criteria

Ability to motivate others, displaying enthusiasm, credibility and political acumen
Commitment to reducing health inequalities and the promotion of equality of opportunity
Ability to work and travel across the Yorkshire & Humber regional footprint, to attend meetings and meet with stakeholders. Has full UK driving licence or alternative means of travel
Ability to self-motivate and work effectively in a home based model, managing own diary

Mindful employer. Being positive about mental health.

Stonewall equality policy. Equality and justice for lesbians, gay men, bisexual and trans people.

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name: Gemma Bradley
Job title: Lead Nurse & Network Manager
Email address: [email protected]
Telephone number: 07759 431 437

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