Closing date: 15 November 2026

Job summary
Secondment (Maternity Cover) | Part Time | 24/7 shift coverage, working a combination of day shifts (07:30-20:00) and night shifts (19:30-08:00) | Internal applicants

Interview Date: Tuesday 1st December

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Clinical Site Manager to join The Becton Centre for Children and Young People.

We are seeking a Registered Learning Disability Nurse or Registered Mental Health Nurse with significant experience in CAMHS or mental health settings to lead and inspire our dedicated teams.

The Becton Centre's inpatient lodges include Sapphire, Emerald, and Ruby. Sapphire Lodge is a general adolescent unit for ages 13-18 with mental health, emotional, and behavioural difficulties. Emerald Lodge supports ages 8-13 with similar challenges and is part of the national children's network. Ruby Lodge cares for ages 8-18 with learning disabilities and severe, complex mental health and behavioural problems.

About You

• RNLD or RMN qualification.
• Significant experience in CAMHS or mental health settings.
• Strong leadership skills and ability to manage multidisciplinary teams.
• Knowledge of therapeutic interventions and clinical management strategies.
• A thorough and comprehensive knowledge of child development, neurodevelopmental disorders, and the impact of trauma and attachment challenges.

Main duties of the job
Reporting into the Workforce Lead some of your responsibilities will include:

• Oversee out-of-hours service delivery for families and colleagues.
• Manage a diverse group of service users, ensuring high-quality care and effective lodge processes. Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care for children, young people, and their families.
• Provide clinical supervision and support for team members. Lead and manage staff wellbeing, induction, training, and development.
• Develop and implement standard operating procedures and training programmes.
• Act as a source of clinical advice, liaising with CAMHS teams and external partners.
• Conduct audits to evaluate service effectiveness and drive continuous improvement.
• Lead and support service improvement projects across lodges, ensuring clear outcomes and communication.

About us
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.

Details
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 7
Salary: £49,387 to £56,515 a year per annum pro rata for part time
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 12 months
Working pattern: Part-time
Reference number: 425-26-8136118

Qualifications

• Essential: RMN/RLDN Registration; Masters Level Education or Equivalent Level of Experience
• Desirable: Practice Educator and Assessor Preparation (PEAP) Qualified; Leadership Development Training; Trauma Informed Practice Training

Experience

• Essential: 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
• Desirable: 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

• Essential: 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 evidenced based practise 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 be balance operational demands with the service priorities
• Desirable: Quality Assurance principles; Experience working with families as well as individuals

Personal Attributes

• Essential: 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

Employer contact
Contact: Gillian Vincent, Inpatient Matron, CAMHS
Email: gillian.vincent1@nhs.net
Phone: 01143053226

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a Disclosure and Barring Service check. Applicants must have current UK professional registration. Applications from job seekers who require Skilled Worker sponsorship are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.