Staff Nurse Band 5
We are seeking for a number of skilled and compassionate staff nurses to join our dedicated Children and Adolescent Mental Health Services at Forest House.
Forest House is a 16 bedded inpatient unit for 12-18 year olds suffering with emotional, behavioural and psychiatric problems. The unit offers young people a 24-hour, 7 day a week service, assessing, treating and evaluating care through a variety of therapeutic techniques, family work, individual work, group work and the day-to-day milieu.
As a Staff Nurse you will have excellent communication skills, an empathetic listener and be able to work independently as well as part of a team. You will have the opportunity to lead a nursing staff team in the absence of the Charge Nurse and support the Charge Nurse / Team Leader to ensure that the service is managed effectively and efficiently in all aspects
As a Band 5 Staff Nurse, you will be expected to:
- Will work in close collaboration with other professionals in assessing service user’s needs, devising care plans and evaluating outcomes that promote service user empowerment through the process.
- Participate in the assessment and treatment to provide high quality, individualised care, which addresses the needs of the service users
- Support the Charge Nurse and the Team Leader to ensure that the service is managed effectively and efficiently in all aspects
What we can offer you in return with HPFT:
- Coaching network where trained coaches throughout the Trust are matched with staff of all disciplines to provide a powerful development opportunity
- Leading company discounts and childcare vouchers
- Salary sacrifice schemes enabling staff to drive a new car or bike - saving on tax and insurance included
- Wellbeing activities - from mindfulness to yoga, pilates and our signature craft club join our monthly programme of regular and special events to support your wellbeing
- Gym discounts, including Nuffield Health and David Lloyd.
- Refer a friend to work for the Trust and receive up to £500! (A payment of £250 will be made when the applicant commences employment with us and a further payment of £250 will be made once they hit 6 months continuous service with us)
If you have a passion for helping Young People and are dedicated to providing outstanding patient care, we would love to hear from you! Apply today to join our service as a staff nurse.