About this role
Job summary
Permanent | Part Time (15.75)
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Healthcare Transition Team at Sheffield Children's Hospital. This role will support the development and delivery of high-quality, patient-focused care for young people requiring transitional care across a range of specialties.
The successful candidate will provide comprehensive administrative support to the team, including organising and coordinating meetings, taking and distributing meeting minutes, managing diaries, and undertaking a variety of other administrative duties as required.
The Healthcare Transition Team is a small, friendly, and supportive central team based on the main acute site at Sheffield Children's Hospital.
Working across the Trust and all care groups, the team provides expert guidance and support to specialties throughout the transition process, helping to ensure young people experience a smooth and effective transition into adult services.
Main duties of the job
This role is responsible for providing administrative and clerical support to the Healthcare Transition team
o The post holder will aid the team in the completion of specific tasks associated with the delivery of Healthcare Transition.o The position requires sound knowledge of IT systems, excellent communication skills with staff at various levels in the organisation and will necessitate hands-on use of information systems.o The post holder must establish good working relationships and clear communications with colleagues. These working relationships will be at every level including senior clinicians and managers.
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 description Job responsibilities
For more information on the main responsibilities for this post, please refer to the job description and person specification.
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Diversity Statement
At Sheffield Childrens, we are committed to creating an inclusive environment that celebrates diversity and supports everyones 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, were building a workplace where everyone belongs.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training Essential
Educated to GCSE or equivalent standard in Maths and English
Desirable
ECDL
Experience Essential
Competent user of Microsoft Word, Excel, email and the internet Experience of collecting, reviewing and inputting information into databases and spreadsheets Experience with compiling information from a number of sources and presenting it in written format Experience of diary management
Desirable
Previous experience of administrative work within a healthcare environment
Knowledge and Skills Essential
Good understanding of a variety of methods of collecting and reporting information Ability to prioritise and organise work under pressure to meet deadlines Excellent verbal & written communication skills. Ability to use own initiative
Personal Attributes Essential
Adaptable to change.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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Employer details Employer name Sheffield Children’s NHS Foundation Trust
Address Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust
Western Bank
Sheffield
S10 2TH
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.sheffieldchildrens.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)