Job summary
Be the Difference - Lead Health Innovation in Youth Justice and Children in Care
Youth Offending Service Health Nurse
This is your chance to take on a brand-new role in an established, respected team.
We're looking for an experienced and passionate NMC registered professional to join us at a pivotal moment - launching a new position dedicated to supporting some of the most vulnerable young people in our community.
You'll play a key role in identifying and addressing health needs for children and young people who are involved in the Youth Justice system and/or are Children in Care, helping them overcome barriers and improve life outcomes. If you're motivated by meaningful work and enjoy working in a multi-agency, people-focused environment - this could be the perfect opportunity for you.
(Should we receive a high number of applications we reserve the right to close this vacancy at any point after 14/07/2025)
Main duties of the job
What makes this role interesting?
You will provide health assessments as appropriate, with onward referral as required to a range of services, in order that young people may take full advantage of their life chances.
You will contribute to the delivery of the full range of services for children, young people, their families and victims within the remit of the Youth Offending Service including representing the service in legal proceedings
You will take on a new role in a well-established and respected team, embedding health expertise directly within Youth Justice.
You will make a positive impact on young lives, contributing to real change.
Why not click on the link to the JD/PS and find out more about the role
About us
Rated 'Outstanding' by the Care Quality Commission, we are proud to provide high quality innovative services across most of the east of England that enable people to receive care closer to home and live healthier lives.
There's one reason why our services are outstanding - and that's our amazing staff - who continue to rate us incredibly highly in the national staff survey.
If you share our passion for innovative and high-quality care delivery, then please submit your application and join us on our exciting journey as a leading-edge specialist community provider. All are welcome to apply and our promise to you is a culture which prioritises staff engagement and development.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To lead on assessing the physical health needs of all children and young people who come into contact with the Youth Offending Service as well as being placed as a child in care.
To develop and work with appropriate assessment and screening tools applicable to the health needs of young people who offend, focusing on physical needs and highlighting gaps in health care provision to inform service developments.
To contribute to individual care plans to meet the needs of the young person which may contribute to a programme to address offending behaviour.
To support young people, families and carers with health issues and emotional and behavioural problems identified from the assessment.
To act as an advocate to the young people and support their decision making.
To support the delivery of group work programmes with young people relating to issues associated with physical health and well-being issues. Communication
To promote effective communication links between all agencies by working in a multi-disciplinary and multi-agency environment.
To work in partnership with other members of the Youth Offending Service (YOS) and in particular the relevant YOS Case Manager who is responsible for the coordination of all services to the young person and their family.
To work with the Children in Care Service, to support the statutory requirements for annual health assessments for those also placed as children in care.
To liaise on an inter/intra agency basis with other professionals in order provide an integrated package of care for the young person linking closely with universal and targeted services as appropriate.
The post-holder would be required to attend forums and conferences as requested by the YOS in order to share good practice and improve knowledge.
To attend multi-agency meetings on behalf on the YOS/0-19 Service as required.
The post holder will be expected at times to work flexible hours in line with the needs of the service Key Relationships
Youth Offending Service colleagues
CCS 0-19 Service colleagues and adult services as necessary
Local Hospitals
CCS Safeguarding Team
CCS Children in Care Team
General Practitioners
Police
Probation
Job description
Job responsibilities
To lead on assessing the physical health needs of all children and young people who come into contact with the Youth Offending Service as well as being placed as a child in care.
To develop and work with appropriate assessment and screening tools applicable to the health needs of young people who offend, focusing on physical needs and highlighting gaps in health care provision to inform service developments.
To contribute to individual care plans to meet the needs of the young person which may contribute to a programme to address offending behaviour.
To support young people, families and carers with health issues and emotional and behavioural problems identified from the assessment.
To act as an advocate to the young people and support their decision making.
To support the delivery of group work programmes with young people relating to issues associated with physical health and well-being issues. Communication
To promote effective communication links between all agencies by working in a multi-disciplinary and multi-agency environment.
To work in partnership with other members of the Youth Offending Service (YOS) and in particular the relevant YOS Case Manager who is responsible for the coordination of all services to the young person and their family.
To work with the Children in Care Service, to support the statutory requirements for annual health assessments for those also placed as children in care.
To liaise on an inter/intra agency basis with other professionals in order provide an integrated package of care for the young person linking closely with universal and targeted services as appropriate.
The post-holder would be required to attend forums and conferences as requested by the YOS in order to share good practice and improve knowledge.
To attend multi-agency meetings on behalf on the YOS/0-19 Service as required.
The post holder will be expected at times to work flexible hours in line with the needs of the service Key Relationships
Youth Offending Service colleagues
CCS 0-19 Service colleagues and adult services as necessary
Local Hospitals
CCS Safeguarding Team
CCS Children in Care Team
General Practitioners
Police
Probation
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Current NMC registration
- Relevant Post Registration qualification/experience
- Evidence of continuous professional development
Desirable
- Evidence of study at level 7 or relevant professional experience
- SCPHN
- Nurse Prescribing
Experience
Essential
- Excellent verbal/written communication skills based on fluency on the English language
- Clear concise written/report writing skills
- Good Listening skills
- Ability to manage a caseload
Desirable
- n-depth knowledge of the 'Criminal Justice Act' and relevant legislation
- Evidence of working with children and their families that present with challenging and complex needs
- Experience of working within Specialist School provision
Skills
Essential
- Technical/Work-based Skills To use SystmOne and other databases as tools for data collection & recording of patient records in line with YOS policies and procedures.
- To record any risks of potential risks via DATIX incident reporting and relevant YOS Incident reporting system.
- General Skills/Attributes Literate in IT/Computer Skills
Safeguarding
Essential
- Ability to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults
- Demonstrates understanding of safeguarding issues
- Appreciates the significance of safeguarding and interprets this accurately for all individual children and young people/vulnerable adults whatever their life circumstances.
Desirable
- Up to date with safeguarding level 3 training.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Current NMC registration
- Relevant Post Registration qualification/experience
- Evidence of continuous professional development
Desirable
- Evidence of study at level 7 or relevant professional experience
- SCPHN
- Nurse Prescribing
Experience
Essential
- Excellent verbal/written communication skills based on fluency on the English language
- Clear concise written/report writing skills
- Good Listening skills
- Ability to manage a caseload
Desirable
- n-depth knowledge of the 'Criminal Justice Act' and relevant legislation
- Evidence of working with children and their families that present with challenging and complex needs
- Experience of working within Specialist School provision
Skills
Essential
- Technical/Work-based Skills To use SystmOne and other databases as tools for data collection & recording of patient records in line with YOS policies and procedures.
- To record any risks of potential risks via DATIX incident reporting and relevant YOS Incident reporting system.
- General Skills/Attributes Literate in IT/Computer Skills
Safeguarding
Essential
- Ability to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults
- Demonstrates understanding of safeguarding issues
- Appreciates the significance of safeguarding and interprets this accurately for all individual children and young people/vulnerable adults whatever their life circumstances.
Desirable
- Up to date with safeguarding level 3 training.
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).
