Parish Nurse - 28 hours per week in Sheffield

The Diocese of Sheffield is called to grow a diverse network of Christ-like, lively and sustainable Christian communities in every place which are effective in making disciples and in seeking to transform our society and God’s world.

The Diocese of Sheffield is looking to employ an NMC Registered Nurse in a paid position to lead their new Parish Nursing Service. This innovative service is provided in partnership with Parish Nursing Ministries UK and aims to improve and maintain the holistic health and well‑being of local people in Attercliffe and Darnall. 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 and neurodiversity.

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 registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) is essential and support for revalidation can be provided.

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 position is funded by a grant from the National Church 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 £27,752.64 (£34,690.79 FTE)

10% employer contribution to pension

Generous Holiday Entitlement

Location: Parish of Attercliffe and Darnall in Sheffield

Please send your completed application form to recruitment(AT)sheffield.anglican.org.

Closing date: Saturday 10 January (Noon)

Shortlisting Date: W/C Monday 12 January

Interview: Wednesday 21 January

For more information on the role please email Gina Kalsi: gina.kalsi(AT)churcharmy.org or call 07385 006881 or Jane Anderson: jane.anderson(AT)sheffield.anglican.org Tel: (01709) 309100.

JOB TITLE

PARISH NURSE

EMPLOYER

SHEFFIELD BOARD OF FINANCE

RESPONSIBLE TO

CHURCH OF CHRIST PCC and ATTERCLIFFE & DARNALL CoM

Main Purpose of the role

To provide a parish nursing service that integrates spiritual, physical, psychological, emotional and social health to the local community, regardless of faith position, and to the congregation as required, with a focus on mental health and neurodiversity.

Support Wholistic Health

• To integrate faith and health through providing a holistic assessment of needs
• To support individuals in dealing with health issues and concerns, through collaboratively planned care provision
• To deliver, or facilitate the delivery of health support in the community & church locations
• To monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of the care provision, adjusting the care plans as required
• Where appropriate to support risk assessment to ensure that health needs are being met
• Where appropriate to develop screening opportunities for the local community
• Where appropriate to attend local meetings of the health and social care professionals to ensure continuity of care
• To ensure clinical / nursing activities and advice are evidence based and supported by current research

Health Education

• To monitor the health education priorities through assessment of mental health needs of the local community
• To focus on a variety of educational activities for all ages that explore the relationship between values, attitudes, lifestyle, faith and health, both physical and mental.

Health Advocacy

• To provide an advocacy role that supports people in their access of services including families seeking support in neurodiversity or additional needs
• To initiate and support referrals to other health professionals and support agencies in order to support the range of need of a person requesting support
• To work with health, social care, faith organisations and voluntary sector services to support the best solution for holistic care

Referrals

• To liaise with appropriate agencies and authorities in support of individuals health needs
• To appropriately refer to health, social care, faith organisations and voluntary sector services to access the most suitable resources for holistic care

Support Groups

• To develop appropriate Support Groups, following assessment of needs of individuals and the local community needs
• To source appropriate resources for support groups that enhance holistic care
• To refer to external support groups within the community where appropriate

Management of Volunteer Team

• To recruit a team of volunteers to work with and support parish nursing in the church and local community
• To define the role of the volunteers, ensuring this is available in the form of a written role description
• To provide training for volunteers to equip them to fulfil the role
• To ensure volunteer agreements are in place
• To ensure necessary volunteer recruitment process is carried out, and that Disclosure and Barring Checks are in place
• To lead health team meetings
• To provide supervision, support and annual reviews to the volunteer team

Integration of Faith and Health

• In all provision of holistic health care, to integrate faith and health in all activities and contacts, aiming to promote the understanding of the relationship between faith and health
• Provide spiritual care to those they see or refer them to another faith group of their choice if appropriate

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

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
• Keep up to date with developments in their area of work
• Participate in performance management and appraisal/personal development reviews
• Engage in training and continuous professional development activities
• 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

Qualifications / Training

• Degree Registered nurse with experience of working with people with mental health challenges and neurodiversity (Adult/Child/Mental Health/Learning Disability)
• Nursing and Midwifery Council Registration
• Evidence of post registration education and training
• Completion of the PNMUK Preparation for Parish Nursing Practice Course or willingness to undertake this
• Regular member of a church of any Christian denomination
• 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
• Good communication 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

• 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

• Able to carry out the duties of the post with or without adaptations
• Driving License
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