Interview will be held on 26th Nov 2024
We are looking for a Nurse for Children and Young People who is passionate about improving the health and wellbeing of Children and Young People in Care.
The Nurse role will include:
Are you passionate about making a difference to the lives of children and young people who are looked after by one of Berkshire's six local authorities? Are you looking for your next career step? Then we have an exciting opportunity for a Nurse for Children and Young People in Care within our Team.
You will have experience of working with vulnerable children, their Carers and the multi-agency partners who strive to ensure the best outcomes for these children.
You will join us in striving to reach our vision for our children and young people in care to reach their full potential and to be happy, healthy and safe.
The position is based at Erlegh House, University of Reading and is a 22.5 hours a week post.
Main duties of the job
* To undertake health assessments for children and young people in care aged 0 -17 years living within Berkshire and/or within the 20-mile radius of Berkshire.
* To assess and provide recommendations on plans of care for children and young people in care.
* To provide health promotion advice to children and young people in care and their carers on issues such as sexual health, contraception, smoking, diet, exercise and other relevant issues.
* To be responsible for a caseload as delegated by the Specialist Nurse for children and young people in care.
* To participate in the wider children and young people in care team training function regarding the health needs of children and young people in care in conjunction with the lead specialist nurse.
* In conjunction with the wider children and young people in care team, undertake audit, interpret data and use findings to enhance clinical practice.
* Contribute to inter-agency assessments and where appropriate, analysis of risk.
* When required, attend relevant meetings e.g. statutory review, professionals' meetings.
* Engage children and young people in care in feedback and engagement activities to inform service development.
* In conjunction with social care ensure that health recommendations following assessments are implemented.
* To contribute to and promote the achievement of key performance indicators.
About us
Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a 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. As an employer, we're committed to offering an inclusive and compassionate environment where our people share in a sense of belonging and are supported to flourish.
Our values at Berkshire Healthcare are:
* Caring for and about you is our top priority
* Committed to providing good quality, safe services
* Working Together with you to develop innovative solutions
Your wellbeing is important to us. Some of the 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 including electric vehicles
* Access to a range of wellbeing tools and services
* Discounts at hundreds of popular retailers and restaurants
* Staff networks for race, diversity, disabilities, the environment and armed forces community to support equality
* Generous maternity, paternity, adoption and special leave
* Free parking across Trust sites
Job description
Job responsibilities
The must haves for this role:
* Experience of working with vulnerable children and young people.
* Ability to engage with children and young people in care.
* Be willing to travel within Berkshire and to the 20-mile radius of Berkshire.
* Enthusiasm for teaching and sharing knowledge and experience.
For further information about the role, please see attached job description and person specification.
We strongly encourage you to review how you meet the criteria in the person specification and write about this point-by-point in your supporting statement for the best chance of being shortlisted.
We're committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Our commitment to inclusion is reflected in our accreditations: Race Equality Matters Silver Trailblazer, Neurodiversity in Business Corporate Member, Disability Confident Leader, Carer Confident Level 2, and the Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award. Reasonable adjustments will be provided to candidates as needed.
We welcome a conversation about flexibility and any other questions you may have. Please don't hesitate to call: Fiona Nyquist on 07736 723683 or email: fiona.nyquist@berkshire.nhs.uk who'll be delighted to help.
Please note, if we receive a high number of applications, we may close this role earlier than the advertised closing date, so please submit your application as soon as possible.
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications/ Training
Essential
* Have completed specific training in the care of babies/children and young people and be registered on either Part 1 of the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) register as a registered children's nurse or Part 3 as a specialist community public health nurse having completed a specific programme with a child and family focus.
Desirable
* Teaching qualification or able to demonstrate experience.
Continuous Professional Development
Essential
* Evidence of ongoing professional development.
Previous Experience
Essential
* Post graduate experience as a Children's Community Nurse, Health Visitor or School Nurse in a community setting.
* Experience of working with vulnerable children and young people.
* Experience of working with partner agencies in relation to safeguarding children.
Desirable
* Experience of undertaking health assessments for looked after children and young people.
* Experience of delivering health promotion and or healthy lifestyle programs.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Essential
* Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills.
* Ability to plan and prioritise own workload and manage time effectively.
* IT skills - word, PowerPoint, outlook, Excel, patient management systems.
* Ability to work in isolation and as part of a team.
Desirable
* Understanding of the legal definition/ term of who children and young people in care are.
* Knowledge of the statutory guidance for promoting the health and wellbeing of looked after children Department of Education and Department of Health 2015.
* Knows the increased vulnerability of this group to substance misuse, self-harm, sexual exploitation, criminality, teenage pregnancy, exclusion from education, mental, emotional and behavioural difficulties.
* Able to communicate and engage effectively with children and young people in care ensuring that they have the opportunity to participate in decisions affecting them as appropriate to their age and ability.
Additional Requirements
Essential
* A car driver.
Employer details
Employer name
Berkshire Healthcare Foundation Trust
Address
Children & Young People In Care Team, Erlegh House, University of Reading, Reading, RG6 6BZ
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