Main Duties and Responsibilities Take accountability for personal practice and actively pursue opportunities to enhance knowledge and professional competence. Operate within the defined scope of practice, seeking guidance and referring to senior colleagues when necessary. Ensure that clients privacy and dignity are maintained at all times, respecting their cultural, religious, and social beliefs. Maintain accurate clinical records in accordance with Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC), Trust, and medico-legal requirements. Independently assess the immediate medical, emotional, and psychological needs of young people, devising appropriate care plans.CM-Havens Adolescent Nurse-October 2024 Consider potential challenges related to drug and alcohol issues, learning difficulties, mental health, and other psychosocial factors during assessments. Assess safeguarding needs and initiate a clear plan of action, including referrals to external agencies and the Trust safeguarding team. Process referrals and manage telephone inquiries efficiently. Conduct timely welfare calls to adolescents following forensic medical examinations. Maintain accurate databases for the CYP Haven service. Attend multidisciplinary team (MDT), departmental, and external meetings, promoting the voice of adolescents. Manage appointments and coordinate room bookings. Process and prepare clinical documents and resources across CYP medical, advocacy, and nursing sectors. After completing training, take the lead in guiding the Havens Adolescent Pathway, providing advice to partner agencies (e.g., parents/carers, ED, Childrens Services, GP, Sexual Health, and police) on management options for young people presenting after sexual assault. Liaise with police, self-referring clients, and other referrers to initiate appropriate courses of action for victims of sexual assault. Communicate sensitively and effectively when dealing with difficult and distressing issues, ensuring appropriate liaison with young people, social care, police, and other personnel in challenging situations. Act as a crisis worker during forensic medical examinations, advocating for clients, aiding in the collection of forensic evidence, and ensure effective forensic decontamination. Provide advice on the prevention of pregnancy and prophylaxis against sexually transmitted infections, including HIV and Hepatitis B.