Job summary Are you looking for an exciting new challenge in a place to take your career to the next level? Would you like to join a friendly, progressive, innovative team and play a part in the transformation of pathology services across South Yorkshire and Bassetlaw? Do you want to work in a fully UKAS-accredited, modern laboratory environment where you can make a difference? An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated, dynamic Nurse to join us in the role of Clinical Liaison Nurse for Newborn Bloodspot Screening. The newborn screening section of the Department of Clinical Chemistry based at Sheffield Children's Hospital, is the second busiest newborn screening laboratory in England. The region covered includes Derbyshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, Northamptonshire, Nottinghamshire, Rutland, South Humberside and South Yorkshire, serving a population of around 5 million. Newborn Bloodspot Screening is performed on around 75,000 babies each year. In addition, we perform dietary monitoring for the lifelong treatment of phenylketonuria (PKU) patients. The laboratories at Sheffield Children's Hospital are part of South Yorkshire and Bassetlaw Pathology Partnership. Main duties of the job This is an essential role that links the work of the laboratory to the management and care of patients. The successful post holder will act as the primary point of contact for patients and their families with the laboratory, both for newly referred families, and those with PKU who are followed up for life. There is also a significant element of community working within this role, and attendance at clinics at other trusts within the region which may take the post holder away from base for a large proportion of their working time. Duties will also include the communication of screening results and the provision of specialist education, training, advice and information to patients, families and other members of a multi-disciplinary team. Ensuring timely transmission of positive results from all of the screening tests to the relevant health professionals. Particular responsibility in the transmission of positive screening results for phenylketonuria. Provide specialist education, training, advice and information to patients, families and other members of the multi-disciplinary team. The post holder will be based in the department but must have the flexibility to travel throughout the covered region, sometimes at short notice. It is essential that the successful applicant holds a full UK driving licence and has access to a car. Mileage costs can be reclaimed in full in line with Trust policies. About us You will be working for an organisation which values and respects all its staff and the community it serves. The Trust is a leader in the NHS and research sectors and provides excellent benefits for its staff. This includes commitments to professional development but also many policies to support employees in balancing their personal and professional lives. STHFT operates with a budget of £1.2 bn, has a workforce of over 18,500 employees, covers five hospital sites, provides care from over forty community settings, and has an excellent reputation for research. As an organisation we value and respect our staff and the community we serve. We provide excellent staff benefits; this includes commitment to professional development but also many initiatives to support employees in balancing their personal and professional lives. SYBP are invested in training, developing, and supporting staff in all aspects including academic courses from certificates of achievement, registration, specialist and higher specialist IBMS portfolios, apprenticeships and leadership and management qualifications. We pride ourselves in enabling opportunity across all our sites to develop staff and provide a strong and sustained service for the future. Date posted 09 April 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,338 to £44,962 a year pa/pro rata for part time staff Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number 190-0162-DIR Job locations Sheffield Children's Hospital Sheffield S10 2TH Job description Job responsibilities Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post. When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria. Job description Job responsibilities Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post. When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria. Person Specification Education and Qualifications Essential Registered Nurse (Child) or Registered Health Visitor or Registered Midwife ECDL or evidence of short courses in all core Microsoft Office Applications (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel) Professional knowledge of newborn bloodspot screening including how to collect samples & understanding of the disorders being screened, attained from short courses, experience, or specialist training Evidence of continued CPD including relevant courses with regards to H&S, leadership, quality or training Desirable Evidence of post registration academic development Registered Nurse (Adult) Additional professional course or qualification relevant to the speciality Experience Essential Experience working in cystic fibrosis, phenylketonuria, MCADD or comparable areas, or willing to undertake local, required training Substantial post registered experience in a managerial or leadership role Detailed understanding of the job content Ability to work with colleagues to improve and develop working practices Experience in demonstrating leadership qualities Desirable Experience in working in the community Skills and Knowledge Essential Knowledge of current nursing issues Have an awareness of Health & Safety practises Can communicate effectively with patients, families and other members of multi-disciplinary team. Knowledge of IT systems and databases Evidence of effective time management skills and with a methodical approach Counselling Skills Basic keyboard and IT skills Teaching Skills Ability to work individually and part of a team Maintains composure in pressurised situations Ability to plan and prioritise allocated work Desirable Knowledge of the newborn screening service and biomedical sciences. Knowledge of national agenda on newborn screening bloodspot services Person Specification Education and Qualifications Essential Registered Nurse (Child) or Registered Health Visitor or Registered Midwife ECDL or evidence of short courses in all core Microsoft Office Applications (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel) Professional knowledge of newborn bloodspot screening including how to collect samples & understanding of the disorders being screened, attained from short courses, experience, or specialist training Evidence of continued CPD including relevant courses with regards to H&S, leadership, quality or training Desirable Evidence of post registration academic development Registered Nurse (Adult) Additional professional course or qualification relevant to the speciality Experience Essential Experience working in cystic fibrosis, phenylketonuria, MCADD or comparable areas, or willing to undertake local, required training Substantial post registered experience in a managerial or leadership role Detailed understanding of the job content Ability to work with colleagues to improve and develop working practices Experience in demonstrating leadership qualities Desirable Experience in working in the community Skills and Knowledge Essential Knowledge of current nursing issues Have an awareness of Health & Safety practises Can communicate effectively with patients, families and other members of multi-disciplinary team. Knowledge of IT systems and databases Evidence of effective time management skills and with a methodical approach Counselling Skills Basic keyboard and IT skills Teaching Skills Ability to work individually and part of a team Maintains composure in pressurised situations Ability to plan and prioritise allocated work Desirable Knowledge of the newborn screening service and biomedical sciences. Knowledge of national agenda on newborn screening bloodspot services 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Address Sheffield Children's Hospital Sheffield S10 2TH Employer's website https://www.sth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)