Fixed Term (Mat Leave Cover)
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 disability, 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 and weekend days
Reporting to the Workforce Lead, some of your responsibilities will include:
Oversee out-of-hours service delivery, ensuring excellent support for families and colleagues.
Lead and manage lodge operations, governance, and escalation processes, providing strong leadership and clinical supervision.
Assess, plan, and evaluate care for children, young people, and families.
Support team wellbeing, induction, training, and professional development..
Act as a key advisor, collaborating with CAMHS and external partners to embed best practice.
Conduct audits and drive continuous improvement aligned with clinical governance standards.
Lead service improvement projects with clear evaluation and communication of outcomes.
At Sheffield Children's, our purpose is clear: to provide healthier futures for children and young people. Our three strategic aims are Outstanding Patient Care, Brilliant Place to Work, and Leaders in Children's Health.
We work with partners across local, regional, and national levels to deliver physical and mental healthcare in both acute and community settings. Many of our clinicians are nationally and internationally recognised for their expertise.
We're proud that 73% of colleagues would recommend Sheffield Children's as a place to work, placing us among the top five NHS trusts in England — and the top-ranked trust in the North East and Yorkshire — in the latest NHS Staff Survey.
Our nearly 4,000 colleagues bring our CARE values — Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence — to life every day, creating a kind, welcoming environment where patients and families feel safe and supported.
As we approach our 150th anniversary in 2026, we're excited to keep building our leadership in children's health, improve experiences for patients and staff, and focus on our communities and population health.
We also offer excellent benefits to support your wellbeing, with generous annual leave and pension schemes, health and wellbeing programmes, and exclusive discounts — helping you thrive at work and beyond.
For more information on the main responsibilities for this post, please refer to the job description and person specification.
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