Job summary 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. About us ELFT is working in partnership with Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust (CNWL), which provides mental health services in Milton Keynes. Our mission is to make a positive difference to people's lives by improving the quality of life for all we serve. Our values are: We Care, We Respect, We are Inclusive so we are looking for people who live and breathe these qualities when supporting young people and carers, and in their relationships with colleagues in the Trust and our partner organisations. We are also passionate about staff wellbeing and the trust also pride themselves on learning and development. Specialised training for CAMHS inpatient services is also provided. Development opportunities within the trust and specific roles are also supported and encouraged. Date posted 29 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary £32,720 to £39,769 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 363-SSLB6911873-A Job locations SS BED BLMK CAMHS T4 Development Calnwood Court Luton LU4 0LU Job description Job responsibilities We are now 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 (leah.uptonnhs.net) Clinical Nurse Manager, or Sean Dumbell (Sean.Dumbellnhs.net), Modern Matron. Job description Job responsibilities We are now 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 (leah.uptonnhs.net) Clinical Nurse Manager, or Sean Dumbell (Sean.Dumbellnhs.net), Modern Matron. Person Specification Education/ Qualification/ Training Essential Registered Nurse (Mental Health) OR Registered Nurse (Learning Difficulty) Experience Essential Working with people with mental health problems/ learning disabilities Managing challenging and aggressive behaviour Working within a multidisciplinary team environment Experience of providing individualized and culturally sensitive care Knowledge and Skills Essential Excellent verbal and written communication Ability to assess, plan, implement and evaluate care Minimising clinical risk and reducing restrictive practices Able to manage time so that deadlines are met Ability to recognise stress Ability to work as part of a team Able to work sensitively and compassionately with patients Emotional Intelligence and Personal Resilience To have knowledge of Mental Health presentations and appropriate interventions. NMC Code of Conduct Knowledge of risk management and how to plan care to account for risk Desirable Current Developments in nursing Awareness of supervision and reflective practices Person Specification Education/ Qualification/ Training Essential Registered Nurse (Mental Health) OR Registered Nurse (Learning Difficulty) Experience Essential Working with people with mental health problems/ learning disabilities Managing challenging and aggressive behaviour Working within a multidisciplinary team environment Experience of providing individualized and culturally sensitive care Knowledge and Skills Essential Excellent verbal and written communication Ability to assess, plan, implement and evaluate care Minimising clinical risk and reducing restrictive practices Able to manage time so that deadlines are met Ability to recognise stress Ability to work as part of a team Able to work sensitively and compassionately with patients Emotional Intelligence and Personal Resilience To have knowledge of Mental Health presentations and appropriate interventions. NMC Code of Conduct Knowledge of risk management and how to plan care to account for risk Desirable Current Developments in nursing Awareness of supervision and reflective practices 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name East London NHS Foundation Trust Address SS BED BLMK CAMHS T4 Development Calnwood Court Luton LU4 0LU Employer's website https://www.elft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)