Sheffield Children’s NHS Foundation Trust
Permanent | Full-time - 11.5 hour shifts
We are looking for a Deputy Clinical Nurse Manager to join our dynamic, multi-disciplinary team. You will work with the Clinical Nurse Manager to ensure the smooth operation of the Unit, and provide support to the nursing team. You will play an important role in the delivery of high-quality care to young people and families, promoting clinical governance, and contributing to care planning and assessment.
Join our team and be a part of a collaborative environment that values leadership and professional growth.
Main duties of the job
1. Work with the team to develop and implement tailored care plans for young people
2. Step in for the Clinical Nurse Manager in their absence
3. Help with the day-to-day management of the Unit
4. Provide direction to the nursing team
5. Offer clinical advice and support during shifts
6. Promote best practices in clinical governance, risk management, and health and safety
7. Foster a culture of continuous improvement in clinical practice
About us
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.
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 Childrens, 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
* RMN/RNLD
* Teaching and Assessing qualification/Mentorship/Practice Assessor
* Post registration training relevant to CAMHS or Mental health
* Degree in relevant subject
Experience
* Post registration experience within a Mental Health setting
* Multi-disciplinary working
* Utilisation of research in practice
* Auditing clinical standards
Knowledge
* Working knowledge of Mental Health Legislation
* Risk assessment and management
* Current CAMHS practice/issues, specific clinical interventions/strategies
* Self-Management and organisation
* Understanding of clinical governance
* Knowledge of current policy context and implications for mental health nursing
* Negotiation and influencing
* Leadership
Personal Attributes
* Commitment to: CAMHS Self and service development
* Flexible practice and working patterns
* Management change
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.
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