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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 Gods world.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. Were 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.Could you walk alongside those in need by bringing practical care and spiritual hope to our vibrant, multi-cultural neighbourhood? Then this role is for you!The parish nurse role includes:o General health educationo Personal health screening, health support and referralo Advocating for individuals and health more widelyo Acting as health navigator and resourceo Providing spiritual careo Supporting and training volunteerso Liaising with other local serviceso 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 churchPro Rata Salary £28,000 (£35,000 FTE)10% employer contribution to pensionGenerous Holiday EntitlementLocation: St Leonards Church, ArbourthorneA full vision and an application pack can be found on our website sheffield.anglican.orgPlease send your completed application form to recruitment(AT)sheffield.anglican.orgClosing date: Tuesday 21 July (Noon)Shortlisting date: Wednesday 22 JulyInterview date: Wednesday 29 JulyFor more information on the role please contact: James Noble: Tel: (0114) 265 3145 or Jane Anderson: jane.anderson(AT)sheffield.anglican.org Tel: (01709) 309100JOB DESCRIPTIONJOB TITLE: PARISH NURSEEMPLOYER: SHEFFIELD BOARD OF FINANCERESPONSIBLE TO: StLeonardsLeadership Team andBoard of TrusteesRESPONSIBLE FOR: N/AThe 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 Gods world.Location :Office/clinicbased at St Leonards Church Arbourthorne, with drop-in sessions across the wider Arbourthorne/Norfolk Park and the Manor Parish community.Accountable to :Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC)StLeonardsleadership team andboard of trusteesSupervised by: Rev. Lucy SablanLine management : James Noble, St Leonards Church TrusteeAssociated with : Parish Nursing UKManor and CastleDevelopment TrustMAIN PURPOSE OF THE ROLEThe successful candidate will providesupportand carethat 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 acompassionatepresence engaging with the community, offering health information,referralsand signposting.Particularlyfor vulnerable and isolatedindividuals.St.Leonard'sis a church and communitycenterbased and located between Arbourthorne and Norfolk Park in Sheffield. Our vision is to demonstrate Gods love in practical ways be 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 familiesthroughaholistic approachto care.This roleseeksto bridge faith,health,and community services, helping people accessappropriate supportwhile fostering well-being,dignity,and inclusion.MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Health education and supportProvide health education andpromotehealthy lifestyle throughone-to-oneconversations,groupsand community events.Offer information and support relating to physicalandmental healthwell-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-inservicesWork collaboratively, developing andmaintainingstrong relationships with the local GP practice,retirement community links,and Manor and Castle Development Trust.Liaise with other local services.Providehome visits.Provide church basedclinics.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.AttendourWednesdayCafe mornings .Develop supportive programmes, courses,andsupport groups based on needs they have identified.Management of Volunteer TeamIf 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 careProvide compassionate spiritual supportappropriatetoanindividuals needsand wishes.Offer prayer and pastoral support when requested.Professional ManagementTo attend team meetings and regular one to one meetings with line managerTo work as an autonomous and lone practitioner, ensuring adherence to the church/organisations systems for lone workersTo maintain accurate, systematic and timely record keeping of health interventions in keeping with NMC Record Keeping guidance, ensuring safe storage of documentationTo keep statistical information required by the church/organisation, any funders and PNMUKTo manage the resources of the parish nursing service, including any financial resources, in line with professional standards and quality of careTo participate in annual development review with direct line managerTo adhere to church/organisation policies and NMC requirementsTo promote safeguarding of children, young people and adults at risk in all parish nursing activitiesTo ensure confidentiality and data protection processes are in place, and policies are adhered to at all timesTo maintain the Parish Nurse Quality Standards, annually reviewing these with the Regional Nurse CoordinatorTo take appropriate action in regard to any accident or incident occurring to a volunteer, client, staff member or visitorTo take opportunities to promote parish nursing in the local areaPersonal DevelopmentTo be aware of, and act in accordance with, the Nursing and Midwifery Council Code of Professional Conduct at all timesTo ensure current NMC registration and membership of a professional organisationTo work within the scope of knowledge and competence at all timesTo ensure own spiritual care needs are metTo participate in regular spiritual supervisionTo maintain up-to-date knowledge and skills and undertake education in accordance with individual parish nurse and church needsTo attend a PNMUK Community of Practice for professional supervision and supportTo attend annual review meetings with PNMUK Regional Nurse CoordinatorTo attend the 4-day online Preparation to Practice trainingcourse by Parish Nursing Ministries UK, (7,8,14,28 September 2026)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 FinanceParticipate 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.P E RS O N S P E CI F IC A T I ON: PARISH NURSEC R I T E R I AQ u a li f i c a ti ons/ TrainingAn NMC Degree Registered nurse with experience of working with people with mental health challengesCurrent UK Nursing and Midwifery Council RegistrationEvidence of post registration education and trainingCompletion of the PNMUK Preparation for Parish Nursing Practice online course on 7,8,14,28 September 2026Community Nursing/Specialist Mental Health QualificationSome theological or discipleship trainingKnowledgeHigh standard of clinical expertiseLeadership skills and the ability to motivate staffAbility to work independently and within a teamDecision making skillsExcellent communication and listening skillsIT skillsHigh level knowledge of the Nursing and Midwifery Council Code of Professional ConductDetailed knowledge of Personal Development PlanningKnowledge of Clinical Governance and its implementationsKnowledge of the purpose and value of Clinical Supervision and support of staffUnderstanding of, and commitment to, equal opportunitiesUnderstanding and experience of a multi-cultural/multi-faith areaExperienceA minimum of two years post-registration experienceExperience of working with diverse groups and supporting familiesExperience of working within Community NursingPrevious management experienceExperience of working with people of all agesOtherA practising Christian with a deep rooted faithAble to carry out the duties of the post with or without adaptationsDriving LicenseThis post carries an Occupational Requirement under the provisions of the Equality Act for the postholder to have a committed Christian faith.TPBN1_UKTJ