Job summary
CAMHs Health and Justice Team Part-time Physical Health Nurse - East of Berkshire (RBWM and Slough)
Interviews will be held on 12th September 2023
We are looking to recruit a 0.6wte Band 6 Physical Health Nurse on a permanent contract. We operate a hybrid model of working, where we work from our homes or from Slough and RBWM YOT sites. You will be an enthusiastic and experienced Physical Health Nurse, who is motivated, resilient, and flexible. You will be interested in the Youth Justice system and in supporting young people who have experienced adverse childhood experiences and have found themselves in trouble with the police. You would join the Berkshire CAMHS Health and Justice team, which is a multidisciplinary team that supports the mental health and physical health needs of the young people who are working on a statutory or voluntary basis within the three East Berkshire Youth Offending Teams.
Main duties of the job
The CAMHS Health and Justice team aims to provide an accessible, flexible and responsive local service for vulnerable and risky young people, their families and the professionals who work with them. The CAMHS Health and Justice team is closely linked to the wider Berkshire CAMHS service as well as to Thames Valley Forensic CAMHS, Liaison and Diversion services, Children's Social Care and the voluntary sector.
About the Job
- Screening all young people who are referred into the YOTs and arranging and supporting any health updates required.
- Providing consultation and advice to members of the YOT team with regard to young people with physical health needs.
- Providing a comprehensive health assessment for young people.
- Offering health interventions (e.g. sleep, diet, healthy lifestyle).
- Liaising with other health specialist services.
About us
Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust isa specialist mental health and community health services trust. Rated 'outstanding' by the CQC, we're committed to providing the best possible care to people across Berkshire.
We value diversity and are proud to be a Stonewall Top 100 Employer. We work hard to create an inclusive environment where you'll be supported by friendly and professional colleagues to flourish.
Our values at Berkshire Healthcare:
- Caring for and about you is our top priority
- Committed to providing good quality, safe services
- Working Together with you to develop innovative solutions
We welcome people who share these values to come and work for us.
Benefits of working for us include:
- Flexible working options to support work-life balance.
- 27 days' annual leave rising with service + opportunity to buy and sell
- Generous NHS pension scheme
- Excellent learning and career development opportunities
- 'Cycle to Work' and car leasing scheme
- Access to a range of wellbeing tools and services
- Discounts at hundreds of popular retailers and restaurants
- Staff networks for race, diversity, disabilities and armed forces community to support equality
- Generous maternity, paternity, adoption and special leave.
- Free parking across Trust sites
Job description
Job responsibilities
The 3 must haves for this role:
- Registered nurse with relevant post registration qualifications/experience.
- Previous experience of working with hard to engage and vulnerable young people and an ability to manage conflict and encourage motivation to change.
- Car driver with an ability and readiness to travel to multiple sites.
If youre someone who shares our passion for excellence and care, join us and lets be outstanding together.
We welcome a conversation about flexibility and any other questions you may have. Please dont hesitate to call: Cathy Burges on 07866010631 or email: cathy.burges@berkshire.nhs.uk wholl be delighted to help.
We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics. Reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled applicants where required.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The 3 must haves for this role:
- Registered nurse with relevant post registration qualifications/experience.
- Previous experience of working with hard to engage and vulnerable young people and an ability to manage conflict and encourage motivation to change.
- Car driver with an ability and readiness to travel to multiple sites.
If youre someone who shares our passion for excellence and care, join us and lets be outstanding together.
We welcome a conversation about flexibility and any other questions you may have. Please dont hesitate to call: Cathy Burges on 07866010631 or email: cathy.burges@berkshire.nhs.uk wholl be delighted to help.
We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics. Reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled applicants where required.
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications/Training
Essential
- Registered Nurse
- Post registration qualifications (School Nursing, Community Children's Nursing, Health Visiting, Occupational Health Nursing or Practice Nursing) or extensive relevant clinical experience
Desirable
- Nurse Prescribing qualification
Previous Experience
Essential
- Working with vulnerable adolescents supporting their physical and emotional health needs ( or evidence of transferable skills)
- Working) in Safeguarding / Child Protection.
- Working with parents and carers; individually or in groups
- Working in the Community
- Working in a multi-agency environment
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Knowledge of Principles of Assessment
- Good organisational skills and ability to work under pressure
- Knowledge of current government health related legislation and recommendations
Desirable
- Knowledge of Child protection procedures and legislation, Youth Justice legislation and Crime and Disorder Act.
- Ability to undertake and lead health education programmes
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Ability to travel to multiple sites
- Ability to facilitate the young person's attendance at healthcare appointments.
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications/Training
Essential
- Registered Nurse
- Post registration qualifications (School Nursing, Community Children's Nursing, Health Visiting, Occupational Health Nursing or Practice Nursing) or extensive relevant clinical experience
Desirable
- Nurse Prescribing qualification
Previous Experience
Essential
- Working with vulnerable adolescents supporting their physical and emotional health needs ( or evidence of transferable skills)
- Working) in Safeguarding / Child Protection.
- Working with parents and carers; individually or in groups
- Working in the Community
- Working in a multi-agency environment
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Knowledge of Principles of Assessment
- Good organisational skills and ability to work under pressure
- Knowledge of current government health related legislation and recommendations
Desirable
- Knowledge of Child protection procedures and legislation, Youth Justice legislation and Crime and Disorder Act.
- Ability to undertake and lead health education programmes
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Ability to travel to multiple sites
- Ability to facilitate the young person's attendance at healthcare appointments.
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.
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.
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).
