Senior Mental Health Nurse

Sheffield Children’s NHS Foundation Trust

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:

1. Oversee the development and implementation of individualised care, treatment, and safety plans in collaboration with the MDT.
2. Provide clinical advice, supervision, and support to staff, including organising rotas and mentoring student nurses.
3. Contribute to Lodge leadership by assessing admission suitability, supporting safe discharge, and using clinical and risk assessment skills to maintain a safe environment.
4. Support daily operations, including clinical supervision, the implementation of physical containment or de-escalation techniques, and the undertaking of delegated clinical care tasks.
5. Promote clinical excellence through participation in clinical governance activities, audits, and quality improvement projects.

About us

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

• Brilliant Place to work
• 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.

Job responsibilities

For more information on the main responsibilities for this post, please refer to the job description and person specification.

Please note that Sheffield Children's uplift pay to meet the Real Living Wage, which is £12.60 per hour.

Diversity Statement

At Sheffield Children’s, we are committed to creating an inclusive environment that celebrates diversity and supports everyone’s success. We prioritise Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion in our recruitment practices, creating a welcoming space for people of all backgrounds, including ethnic minorities, individuals with disabilities, and LGBTQ+ members.

Recognising that inclusivity is an ongoing effort, we review our processes and welcome feedback to enhance our practices. A diverse team strengthens our organisation and the quality of care we deliver. For ideas on how we can improve, please contact our Recruitment Manager at scn-tr.recruitment.team@nhs.net. Together, we’re building a workplace where everyone belongs.

Person Specification

Qualifications & Training

• Degree or Diploma Level Education as Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) or Registered Learning Disability Nurse (RNLD)
• Current registration with NMC
• Teaching/Mentoring/Practice Supervisor and Assessor qualification
• Demonstrates a commitment to professional development.
• Willingness to undertake study at degree level
• Relevant Post Basic registration Course
• Leadership and Management training

Experience

• Mental health nursing experience and evidence of skills/training to move to a Band 6, e.g. leadership, specialist clinical skills
• Experience of supporting learners and junior staff, teaching/coaching

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong understanding of mental health conditions, therapeutic interventions, and risk management strategies
• Knowledge of legal frameworks relevant to CAMHS
• Ability to dynamically risk assess clinical situations and respond appropriately.
• Ability to manage complex and challenging situations with empathy
• Ability to organise and delegate workload within a team to meet deadlines
• Able to use own initiative and problem solve
• Ability to use Microsoft Office packages and different electronic systems.
• Experience in Nursing Speciality of ward or department
• Restraint and reducing restrictive interventions training

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Job locations

Becton Centre for Children and Young People

Reference number

425-25-7082339