Sheffield Children’s NHS Foundation Trust
An exciting opportunity has been created within a newly developed team for a Band 7 Out of Hours Site Manager to join The Becton Centre for Children and Young People. We are looking for a RLDN/RMN, with significant experience and knowledge of working within a CAMHS or mental health setting.
The Inpatient Lodges at the Becton Centre comprise of Sapphire, Emerald, and Ruby Lodge. Sapphire Lodge is a general adolescent unit and cares for young people aged 13-18 who are experiencing mental health, emotional, and behavioural difficulties. Emerald Lodge cares for young people aged 8-13 who are experiencing mental health, emotional, and behavioural difficulties and is part of the national children's network. Ruby Lodges cares for young people aged 8-18 with learning disabilities, severe and complex mental health and behavioural problems.
The successful candidate will have responsibility for the out of hours site management of the inpatient lodges ensuring safety. Through clinical leadership, you will be a source of specialist clinical advice, with a knowledge of therapeutic assessments, interventions, treatments, and clinical management strategies.
There will be opportunities to undertake other nursing project work and audit. The post will cover the out of hours provision of senior presence and leadership on site so the shifts are working a mix of nights 19.30-08.00 and weekend days 07.30-20.00.
Main duties of the job
1. Oversee the out of hours service delivery to families and colleagues.
2. Manage a diverse cohort of service users, delivering high-quality care through clear organisation of lodge processes, structured governance and escalation routes, and strong leadership and support for colleagues within the team.
3. Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care for children, young people, and their families. Provide clinical supervision to colleagues.
4. Provide management to the teams including responsibility for wellbeing, induction, training, and clinical supervision.
5. Create standard operating procedures and guidelines related to the service. Ensure colleagues across the Trust working with patients follow these procedures through developing education programmes.
6. Provide leadership to colleagues being a source of advice. This includes liaising with colleagues across CAMHS services and external partner agencies. Collaborate with all partners to bring best practice into the Trust to enhance the service provided.
7. Undertake regular audits to evaluate the effectiveness of the service, providing information detailing the findings, impact, and outcomes. Work with the team to ensure continuous improvement and adherence to clinical governance standards.
8. Develop and support service improvement projects across the lodges, with clear evaluation and communication of the outcomes.
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 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 patients 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 Catherine.Gilbert7@nhs.net. Together, we're building a workplace where everyone belongs.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* RMN/RLDN Registration
* Masters Level Education or Equivalent Level of Experience
* Practice Educator and Assessor Preparation (PEAP) Qualified
* Leadership Development Training
* Trauma Informed Practice Training
Experience
* Significant post-registration experience in a CAMHS and/or Mental Health setting
* Experience working within a MDT and leadership experience within a team
* Experience of working with and an in-depth understanding of safeguarding roles and processes when working with young people and families.
* Experience of undertaking audit work or service improvement work to continually improve services
* Experience of managing budgets
* Setting and auditing clinical standards
* Involvement in research studies relevant to the clinical area
* Experience of using project management tools in the delivery of a service improvement project
Knowledge
* Legal Frameworks relevant to CAMHS
* An in-depth and comprehensive understanding of child development, neuro-developmental conditions, trauma, and attachment difficulties
* Comprehensive mental health assessment and therapeutic intervention skills
* Understanding of evidence-based practice and clinical guidance to ensure high standards of care
* Ability to manage complex and challenging situations within the clinical setting and within the team with professionalism and empathy.
* Ability to influence and negotiate with colleagues and stakeholders
* Ability to safely manage a clinical environment in line with Care Group's clinical governance structure
* Ability to motivate individuals and support continuous development of the team through strong interpersonal skills.
* Ability to balance operational demands with the service priorities.
* Quality Assurance principles
* Experience working with families as well as individuals.
Personal Attributes
* Flexible approach to work with a desire to make positive changes to practice
* Passionate about creating an inclusive and supportive environment where everyone can fully participate and thrive
* Ability to work effectively within a team, developing positive relationships with others and working collaboratively to achieve shared goals and objectives
* Ability to undertake self-reflection
* Empathetic and compassionate in challenging situations
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.
Sheffield Children’s NHS Foundation Trust
Address
The Becton Centre for Children and Young People
Acting Workforce and Professional Standards Matron
£46,148 to £52,809 a year per annum pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
425-24-6875946
Job locations
The Becton Centre for Children and Young People
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