Parish Nurse in Sheffield

The Diocese of Sheffield is looking to employ an NMC Registered Nurse in a paid position to lead their new Parish Nursing Service at St Leonards Church, Arbourthorne and surrounding area. This innovative service is provided in partnership with Parish Nursing Ministries UK and aims to improve and maintain the wholistic health and wellbeing of local people in Arbourthorne, Norfolk Park and Manor. We are seeking a Parish Nurse who feels called to serve our diverse multicultural community - supporting families, the vulnerable, and those on the margins with compassion and faith with a focus on mental health.

The parish nurse role includes:

• General health education
• Personal health screening, health support and referral
• Advocating for individuals and health more widely
• Acting as health navigator and resource
• Providing spiritual care
• Supporting and training volunteers
• Liaising with other local services
• Supporting the wider health, safety and risk management of the church/organisation and congregation.

Current UK registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) is essential and support for revalidation can be provided. Right to Work in the UK: applicants must have, or be able to demonstrate that they will have, the right to work in the UK before commencing employment. The Diocese of Sheffield is unable to provide visa sponsorship for this role.

The person will be required to undertake formal role preparation and to offer spiritual care and Christian prayer when requested (it is therefore a Genuine Occupational Requirement for the applicant to be a Christian). This is a post funded by a grant from the National Church currently up to the end of 2028 with the potential for further review to 2031. Part-Time, 28 hours per week (Other Part-Time Options Available) Working Pattern flexible, to be agreed with the hosting church Pro Rata Salary £28,000 (£35,000 FTE) 10% employer contribution to pension Generous Holiday Entitlement Location: St Leonards Church, Arbourthorne.

A full vision and an application pack can be found on our website sheffield.anglican.org. Please send your completed application form to recruitment(AT)sheffield.anglican.org. Closing date: Tuesday 21 July (Noon) Shortlisting date: Wednesday 22 July Interview date: Wednesday 29 July.

For more information on the role please contact: James Noble: Tel: (0114) 265 3145 or Jane Anderson: jane.anderson(AT)sheffield.anglican.org Tel: (01709) 309100.

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE ROLE: The successful candidate will provide support and care that promotes physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being within the local area and wider community. Based from St Leonard's Church Arbourthorne and working across the communities of Arbourthorne, Norfolk Park and Manor. Acting as a compassionate presence engaging with the community, offering health information, referrals and signposting, particularly for vulnerable and isolated individuals.

St. Leonard's is a church and community centre based and located between Arbourthorne and Norfolk Park in Sheffield. Our vision is to demonstrate God's love in practical ways by helping the local people thrive in mind, body and spirit. We serve a community experiencing significant social deprivation and health inequalities. Challenges relating to physical health, mental well-being, social isolation, poverty, and access to services are common. Mental health needs are particularly prevalent in the area. The Parish Nurse will play a key role in supporting individuals and families through a holistic approach to care. This role seeks to bridge faith, health, and community services, helping people access appropriate support while fostering well-being, dignity, and inclusion.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Health education and support: Provide health education and promote healthy lifestyle through one-to-one conversations, groups and community events. Offer information and support relating to physical and mental health well-being. Encourage preventative health care and early intervention. Provide basic health screening and referrals to GP services as needed. Accompany people to appointments.
• Community clinics and drop-in services: Work collaboratively, developing and maintaining strong relationships with the local GP practice, retirement community links, and Manor and Castle Development Trust. Liaise with other local services. Provide home visits. Provide church-based clinics. Provide Drop-in sessions and signposting support in a regular weekly slot at the local GP practice. Identify opportunities for and develop drop-ins/support in the Manor parish churches. Attend our Wednesday Cafe mornings. Develop supportive programmes, courses, and support groups based on needs they have identified.
• Management of Volunteer Team: If and when needed, to recruit a team of volunteers to work with and support parish nursing in the church and local community, with assistance from PNMUK and St Leonards Church Trustees, to ensure correct volunteer recruitment and training processes are carried out.
• Spiritual care: Provide compassionate spiritual support appropriate to an individual's needs and wishes. Offer prayer and pastoral support when requested.
• Professional Management: To attend team meetings and regular one-to-one meetings with line manager. To work as an autonomous and lone practitioner, ensuring adherence to the church/organisation systems for lone workers. To maintain accurate, systematic and timely record keeping of health interventions in keeping with NMC Record Keeping guidance, ensuring safe storage of documentation. To keep statistical information required by the church/organisation, any funders and PNMUK. To manage the resources of the parish nursing service, including any financial resources, in line with professional standards and quality of care. To participate in annual development review with direct line manager. To adhere to church/organisation policies and NMC requirements. To promote safeguarding of children, young people and adults at risk in all parish nursing activities. To ensure confidentiality and data protection processes are in place, and policies are adhered to at all times. To maintain the Parish Nurse Quality Standards, annually reviewing these with the Regional Nurse Coordinator. To take appropriate action in regard to any accident or incident occurring to a volunteer, client, staff member or visitor. To take opportunities to promote parish nursing in the local area.
• Personal Development: To be aware of, and act in accordance with, the Nursing and Midwifery Council Code of Professional Conduct at all times. To ensure current NMC registration and membership of a professional organisation. To work within the scope of knowledge and competence at all times. To ensure own spiritual care needs are met. To participate in regular spiritual supervision. To maintain up-to-date knowledge and skills and undertake education in accordance with individual parish nurse and church needs. To attend a PNMUK Community of Practice for professional supervision and support. To attend annual review meetings with PNMUK Regional Nurse Coordinator. To attend the 4-day online Preparation to Practice training course by Parish Nursing Ministries UK.

The post holder will comply with all standards, policies and procedures set by the diocese including, but not limited to, those governing safeguarding, health and safety, GDPR, confidentiality and equal opportunities. The post holder is required to support the ethos, aims and objectives of the Sheffield Diocesan Board of Finance and participate in performance management and appraisal/personal development reviews. The post holder may be required to work outside normal office hours including occasional weekend working, subject to time off in lieu. This role description provides a guide to the duties and responsibilities of the post and is not an exhaustive list. The post holder may be asked to undertake any other relevant duties appropriate to the post. The role description will be amended over time, in full consultation with the post holder, to meet the needs of the Diocese.

PERSON SPECIFICATION: PARISH NURSE

CRITERIA

• Qualifications/Training: An NMC Degree Registered nurse with experience of working with people with mental health challenges. Current UK Nursing and Midwifery Council Registration. Evidence of post-registration education and training. Completion of the PNMUK Preparation for Parish Nursing Practice online course. Community Nursing/Specialist Mental Health Qualification. Some theological or discipleship training.
• Knowledge: High standard of clinical expertise. Leadership skills and the ability to motivate staff. Ability to work independently and within a team. Decision-making skills. Excellent communication and listening skills. IT skills. High level knowledge of the Nursing and Midwifery Council Code of Professional Conduct. Detailed knowledge of Personal Development Planning. Knowledge of Clinical Governance and its implementations. Knowledge of the purpose and value of Clinical Supervision and support of staff. Understanding of, and commitment to, equal opportunities. Understanding and experience of a multi-cultural/multi-faith area.
• Experience: A minimum of two years post-registration experience. Experience of working with diverse groups and supporting families. Experience of working within Community Nursing. Previous management experience. Experience of working with people of all ages.
• Other: A practising Christian with a deep-rooted faith. Able to carry out the duties of the post with or without adaptations.
• Driving License: This post carries an Occupational Requirement under the provisions of the Equality Act for the postholder to have a committed Christian faith.