Job overview

Permanent  (first 12 months at Sapphire Lodge) | Full-time

Interview date: Wednesday 1st October 2025

We are looking for someone to join our inpatient team, where you will support young people with conditions such as low mood, anxiety, psychosis, eating difficulties, and autism, working with a multidisciplinary team to deliver tailored care plans and interventions.

Your first 12 months will be spent working at Sapphire Lodge, which is dedicated to providing high-quality care to young people aged 13-18 experiencing mental health, emotional, and behavioural difficulties.

About You

• RMN / RN (Mental Health) or RLDN / RN (Learning Disabilities) registration or awaiting registration.

• A genuine interest in working with young people and supporting them

• Flexibility to meet the needs of the service and the young people in our care.

If you're passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people and want to work in a creative and supportive environment, we would love to hear from you!

Main duties of the job

Reporting into the Clinical Nurse Manager, your responsibilities will include:

• Assess, plan, and implement nursing care.

• Provide therapeutic interventions to help young people manage their thoughts, feelings, and emotions.

• Collaborate with the team to contribute to the development of individual care plans.

• Support the recovery and well-being of young people, helping them achieve their maximum potential.

• Coordinate nursing activities across shifts to ensure smooth operations on the unit.

Working for our organisation

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.