Specialist Public Health Nurse

About This Role

This night-shift post on the cardiac ward pairs patient care with mentoring new nurses. The Nurse for Children and Young People in Care will improve the health and wellbeing of children and young people looked after by Berkshire's local authorities. The role involves working with vulnerable children, their carers, and multi-agency partners to ensure the best outcomes for these children.

Responsibilities

• Undertake health assessments for children and young people in care aged 0-17 years living within Berkshire and/or within a 20-mile radius of Berkshire
• Assess and provide recommendations on plans of care for children and young people in care
• 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
• Be responsible for a caseload as delegated by the Specialist Nurse for children and young people in care
• 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
• Attend relevant meetings, e.g., statutory review, professionals’ meetings, when required
• 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
• Contribute to and promote the achievement of key performance indicators
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with multi-agency partners

Requirements

• Experience of working with vulnerable children and young people
• Ability to engage with children and young people in care
• Willingness to travel within Berkshire and to the 20-mile radius of Berkshire
• Enthusiasm for teaching and sharing knowledge and experience
• Complete employment history for at least the last five years, with experience, skills, or responsibilities referenced in the supporting statement evidenced within employment history

Benefits

• 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