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Job overview

 AHPs have been central to the implementation and embedding of developmentally sensitive care into neonatal practice in many neonatal units and champion the need to view neonatal care that looks forward to improving longer term outcomes for babies and their families (Recommendations of the Neonatal Critical Care review 2019).

The successful post-holder(s) will work with their colleagues across the Neonatal Network to provide leadership and independent advice to the ODN and its membership, enabling AHP engagement in the function of the network.

 To work as a member of a discrete Neonatal Network Allied Health Professional (AHP) Team that forms part of the Neonatal Operational Delivery Network.

Main duties of the job

 To facilitate, in line with the recommendations of the National Neonatal Critical Care Review (NCCR) and the NHS Long Term Plan (2019), the delivery of a service to all neonatal units within the network that supports equitable access to and provision of, highly complex, discipline specific, AHP knowledge and skills to new born preterm and term infants and their families. 

To work closely with the Network Director, Professional Leads and Network board to agree a range of priorities and key deliverables that will be embedded within the Network Action Plan. 

To develop and implement matrix working practices with all Network stakeholder groups including the full multidisciplinary team within all provider Trusts, LMNS, support groups and Network Task and finish groups in order to achieve agreed project goals. 

To work collaboratively with all other Network AHPs to share the strategic and managerial responsibilities. 

Working for our organisation

 At Sheffield Children’s, our purpose is clear: to provide healthier futures for children and young people. Our three strategic aims are:

1. Outstanding Patient Care
2. Brilliant Place to work
3. Leaders in Children’s Health

We work successfully with local, regional, and national partners to provide physical and mental healthcare across acute and community settings. Many of our clinicians are amongst the best in their field, recognised nationally and internationally for their expertise.

As well as having enormous pride in what we do, we are a friendly, welcoming, and motivated NHS Trust who are guided by our CARE values: Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence. Our nearly 4000 colleagues live these values, ensuring kind and compassionate care that makes patients and their families feel safe and at home.

As we approach our 150th anniversary in 2026, we remain committed to enhancing our reputation in children’s health leadership, improving the experiences of both patient and colleagues, and focusing on our communities and population health.