Registered Clinician - Nurse / Paramedic - Band 5

NHS; Wetherby; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Registered Clinician to work with vulnerable young people in a secure environment. This role offers the chance to make a significant impact on the lives of children aged 10-17, providing essential health services in collaboration with various departments. You'll be responsible for conducting clinical assessments, administering treatments, and facilitating health promotion initiatives. Join a team committed to delivering high-quality care in a supportive community setting, where your expertise will help shape the future of young people's health and well-being.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

NHS discounts

Qualifications

• Experience in conducting clinical and risk assessments in custody.
• Ability to facilitate nurse-led clinics and deliver health promotion.

Responsibilities

• Conduct initial assessments and manage various health needs.
• Administer medication and respond to emergencies.
• Deliver age-appropriate health promotion sessions.

Skills

Clinical assessments

Risk assessments

Medication administration

Triage and treatment

Health promotion

Leadership

Partnership working

Health & Safety

Job description

Job summary

Working for LCH in a secure environment is a unique and rewarding role. We operate as a community within a community, providing services such as nursing, GP, pharmacy, dentist, optician, health promotion, and collaborating with CAMHS, substance misuse, and physiotherapy. As a Registered Clinician at Wetherby YOI, Adel Beck, and Aldine House, you'll work with vulnerable young people across all sites. Your role will be varied, challenging, and fulfilling.

Your responsibilities include:

• Conducting initial assessments in custody, including clinical and risk assessments, and managing various health needs
• Facilitating nursing clinics
• Administering medication, immunisations, and vaccinations
• Triage and treating minor illnesses and injuries, and responding to emergencies
• Delivering age-appropriate health promotion sessions to this complex yet rewarding client group

You will work closely with prison departments, education, safer custody, and probation to ensure holistic care.

At Adel Beck & Aldine House, services support children aged 10-17 in secure settings due to welfare or justice needs.

This is a cross-site role between WYOI & Adel Beck, with possible healthcare provision at Aldine House SCH as needed.

Main duties and key skills include:

• Initial, clinical, and risk assessments in custody
• Facilitating nurse-led clinics
• Administering medication, immunisations, and vaccinations
• Triage and treatment of minor illnesses/injuries, emergency response
• Delivering age-appropriate health promotion
• Leadership, Learning & Development, Partnership Working, Innovation & Quality, Health & Safety

Please review the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full role requirements.

Note: Adverts may close early if maximum applications are reached.

For further information, contact Nicola Betts at [e-mail] or 01937 544424, or Bex Brooks at [e-mail] or 01937 544424.

About us

Leeds Community Healthcare NHS Trust provides community-based health services across Leeds, including home visits, local health centres, and community hospitals. We partner with other Trusts, charities, and Leeds City Council.

Our values underpin our culture, focusing on delivering high-quality care. We were rated 'Good' by CQC, with Adult Services rated 'Outstanding' for caring.

Perks of the job

We offer benefits such as generous annual leave and NHS discounts. See www.leedscommunityhealthcare.nhs.uk for details under the 'Join Our Team' tab.

Right to Work

This role is UK-based. Employment is contingent on proof of right to work in the UK, such as UK or Irish citizenship, EU settlement, or valid work visa. Please ensure eligibility before applying.

Additional details

Posted on: 02 May 2025

Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Band: Band 5

Salary: £29,970 to £36,483 per year

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time

Reference: VPBACCEB84

Job locations

H M Young Offenders Institute, York Road, Wetherby, LS22 5ED

Adel Beck Secure Children's Home, East Moor Lane, Leeds, LS16 8EB

Aldine House Secure Children's Home, 75 Limb Lane, Sheffield, S17 3ES

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for full details.