Youth Health Service Nurse

Nhs Greater Glasgow And Clyde; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 24,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS Pension Scheme

27 days annual leave

Salary Sacrifice Car Benefit Scheme

Study bursaries and training

Enhanced pay for public holidays

Employee discounts

Counselling and support services

Cycle to Work Scheme

Job summary

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde invites applications for a part-time 18-hour Youth Health Service Nursing post. You will assess and plan care for young people facing sexual health, mental health and risk-taking issues, while supporting non-clinical needs such as housing, finance and employment opportunities.

As part of a multidisciplinary team, you will deliver evening consultations, provide wraparound support, and liaise with partner agencies, using sound clinical judgement to manage risk and

Qualifications

• Registered nurse with current NMC pin and first-level nursing qualification.
• Experience in clinical judgement and risk assessment.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary youth health team.

Responsibilities

• Assess and plan care for young people with sexual health, mental health, risk-taking behaviours, and certain physical health needs.
• Provide support relating to housing, financial inclusion, and training and employment opportunities.
• Deliver one-to-one consultations during evening service sessions.
• Provide follow-up and wraparound support outside clinic times.
• Liaise with statutory and non-statutory agencies and professionals.
• Use sound clinical judgement to assess and manage risk.
• Apply escalation processes when required.
• Plan, organise, and prioritise workload effectively.
• Communicate effectively with young people, families, and partner organisations.

Skills

NMC registration

Clinical judgement

Risk management

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Time management

Education

Degree level or equivalent experience

Job description

Role Overview

This 18-hour nursing post offers an exciting opportunity to work within the Youth Health Service, an early intervention service. As part of a multidisciplinary team, you will assess and plan care for young people experiencing issues relating to sexual health, mental health, risk‑taking behaviours, and some aspects of physical health. The role also involves supporting young people with non-clinical issues including housing, financial inclusion, training, and employment, helping them work towards positive outcomes.

The role includes:

• Evening 1:1 consultations as part of service delivery.
• Follow‑up and wraparound support activities outside of service delivery times.

Duration, Location, and Working Pattern:

• Permanent Contract
• Part-time position (18 hours per week)
• Shift pattern for this post is Monday to Friday, with a requirement to work 1 evening per week (1800-2130 hrs) – Monday evening for this Post and 2 days per week to meet the requirements of the service
• Daytime hours will be discussed and agreed with YHS Manager and Nurse Team Leads
• Please note the salary is Pro Rata for part‑time hours

Key responsibilities:

• Assess and plan care for young people with: sexual health concerns, mental health issues, risk-taking behaviours, and certain physical health needs.
• Provide support relating to: housing, financial inclusion, and training and employment opportunities.
• Deliver one-to-one consultations during evening service sessions.
• Provide follow-up and wraparound support outside clinic times.
• Liaise with statutory and non‑statutory agencies and professionals.
• Use sound clinical judgement to assess and manage risk.
• Apply escalation processes when required.
• Plan, organise, and prioritise workload effectively.
• Communicate effectively with young people, families, and partner organisations.

Essential Requirements

• First-level nursing qualification.
• Current NMC registration.
• Educated to degree level or possess equivalent experience.
• Experience in making sound clinical judgements.
• Experience managing risk and using escalation processes.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Strong organisational and prioritisation skills.

Desirable

• Experience of working with young people.

What We Offer

• A minimum of 27 days annual leave, increasing with length of service, plus public holidays
• Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme, including life insurance benefits
• Salary Sacrifice Car Benefit Scheme
• Development opportunities including study bursaries, e-learning and classroom-based courses
• Enhanced pay for working public holidays
• NHS discounts on a wide range of goods and services
• Confidential employee support and assistance, including counselling and psychological therapies
• Comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, Cycle to Work Scheme, bursary scheme and extensive learning and development opportunities

Contact

For an informal discussion, please contact Lorna McDougall, Youth Health Service Nurse, on 0141 451 2727.

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde encourages applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion. By signing the Armed Forces Covenant, NHSGGC has pledged its commitment to being a Forces Friendly Employer.