Youth Justice Specialist Nurse

CORNWALL PARTNERSHIP NHS FOUNDATION TRUST; Folly Gate; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization is seeking a Band 6 Youth Justice Specialist Nurse in Folly Gate, UK, for a permanent position of 22.5 hours per week. The role involves delivering outreach health assessments to young people and requires significant expertise in engaging adolescents. The successful candidate will work closely with young people and professionals within health services to provide tailored care and support, fostering trust through a trauma-informed approach.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in a role working directly with adolescents.

Responsibilities

• Delivering outreach health appointments with young people using youth justice CHAT assessments.
• Building trust with young people.
• Liaising closely with relevant professionals across health services.

Skills

Experience with adolescents

Trauma-informed approach

Education

Qualified SCPHN

Job description

Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 6 Youth Justice Specialist Nurse (22.5 hrs pw) working with the Youth Justice Service. You will work directly with young people to identify health needs to reduce their risk of offending. The YJ Specialist Nursing team provide health assessments to young people aged 10-18 who are working with the Youth Justice Service. Health appointments are delivered on an outreach basis and involve referrals to relevant mainstream and specialist health services, liaising with NHS and council colleagues. You will have regular contact with young people to build trust and deliver an individual package of care. A qualified SCPHN with significant experience in working directly with adolescents is required.

Responsibilities

• Delivering outreach health appointments with young people across mid Cornwall area using youth justice CHAT assessments
• Building trust with young people using a trauma-informed approach
• Liaising closely with relevant professionals across health services, social care and youth justice service
• Manage travel to various locations throughout the county, including areas that may not be accessible by public transport

Qualifications

• Qualified SCPHN (Specialist Community Public Health Nurse)
• Significant experience in a role working directly with adolescents

Additional information

This is a permanent post of 22.5 hours. The available post is based in the East area of the county and would require attendance at clinical appointments.