Staff Nurse

Job overview

Evergreen is an 8 bedded general adolescent unit opened in February 2023.

The development of this service was done in conjunction with children, parents and carers who have experience of in-patient admission. Young people helped plan the ethos of the unit, recruit the staff and think about how we can deliver the best care. Were really proud of the leadership provided by young people to improve mental health services. If you come and join us you will have a unique opportunity to truly collaborate to improve outcomes.

The space provides specialist, short-term care for children and young people aged 13-17 with severe or complex mental health difficulties. You will be working alongside a diverse multi-disciplinary team that reflects the population that we serve. Our vision is to make a positive difference in young people's lives by providing the highest quality mental health service to our local communities, to help them overcome some of lifes challenges.

Main duties of the job

This post will be based in Calnwood Court in Luton, Bedfordshire.

To co-ordinate and provide care and treatment to an identified group of patients without direct supervision.

To manage and organise work as required.

Take responsibility for the development and delivery of evidence based practice, ensuring that it supports and reflects service user individual needs, Trust objectives and professional guidance.

Contribute to the development of high-quality evidence-based in-patient services in a changing health care environment.

To practice within professional guidelines and promote professional practice in clinical area.

To ensure continuous personal development through the utilisation of regular supervision, annual appraisal and training where appropriate.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

We are seeking a band 5 Staff Nurse or newly qualified staff nurse to join the team. Please see the job description for more information on this particular role. Interview date to be confirmed.

For further information, please contact:

Leah Upton ([email protected]) Clinical Nurse Manager, or Sean Dumbell ([email protected]), Modern Matron.