Job overview

Fixed Term: 10 months (secondment considered for internal staff only) | Full-time

Join our dedicated team at Sapphire Lodge, where we offer expert assessment, collaborative care, and treatment to young people experiencing mental health challenges such as low mood, anxiety, psychosis, eating difficulties, autistic spectrum conditions, and more.

You will provide clinical leadership and oversight to a compassionate team in an inpatient setting, and play an important role in the development of individualised care plans. Additionally, you will deputise for the Clinical Nurse Manager, and help develop your colleagues.

About You:

• Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) or Registered Learning Disability Nurse (RNLD)

• Substantial experience in mental health or learning disabilities, with clear understanding of therapeutic interventions, mental health conditions, and risk management strategies.

If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people with mental health difficulties, we’d love to hear from you!

Main duties of the job

Reporting into the Clinical Nurse Manager, your responsibilities will include:

• Oversee the development and implementation of individualised care, treatment, and safety plans in collaboration with the MDT.

• Provide clinical advice, supervision, and support to staff, including organising rotas and mentoring student nurses.

• Contribute to Lodge leadership by assessing admission suitability, supporting safe discharge, and use clinical and risk assessment skills to maintain a safe environment.

• Support daily operations, including clinical supervision, the implementation of physical containment or de-escalation techniques, and the undertaking of delegated clinical care tasks.

• Promote clinical excellence through participation in clinical governance activities, audits, and quality improvement projects.

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 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.

Sheffield Children's provides great benefits to support your wellbeing, with excellent annual leave and pension schemes, health programmes, and exclusive discounts—helping you succeed at work and beyond.