Youth Justice Specialist Nurse

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for one Band 6 Youth Justice Specialist Nurse post (22.5 hrs pw) working alongside the Youth Justice Service. You will be working directly with young people to identify their health needs to reduce their risk of offending.

The YJ Specialist Nursing team provide comprehensive health assessments to young people aged 10-18 who are working with the Youth Justice Service. All health appointments are delivered on an outreach basis and also involve making referrals to relevant mainstream and specialist health services and liaising with your NHS and council colleagues. You will have the opportunity to have regular contacts with young people in order to build their trust and to deliver an individual package of care.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join our friendly team. You will be a qualified SCPHN (Specialist Community Public Health Nurse) who has had significant experience in a role working directly with adolescents. Your appointments with young people will address a wide range of health issues such as physical health, mental health and emotional well-being, access to services (GP, dentist etc), sexual health, substance use, and neurodevelopmental needs and safeguarding.

This is a permanent post of 22.5 hours. The available post is based in the East area of the county and would need to attend clinical appointments.

Main duties of the job

• Delivering outreach health appointments with young people across mid Cornwall area using youth justice CHAT assessments
• Building trust with young people using a trauma informed approach
• Liaising closely with relevant professionals across health services, social care and youth justice service

This is a community-based role that requires frequent travel to various locations throughout the county including areas that may not be accessible by public transportation. Successful candidates will need to demonstrate how they will manage these travel requirements.

About us

We're an NHS community and mental health provider Trust based in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We deliver community and hospital-based care to improve people's physical and mental health. We also provide specialist support to people with dementia or a learning disability.

We are a people organisation and people matter to us. As part of the team, you'll help support the health and wellbeing of the people who live and visit this beautiful part of the UK.

Over 4,000 people make up the Trust. This includes doctors, nurses, therapists, plus admin and support staff.

We work in people's homes, in community clinics and bases. Some staff work from one of our 13 community hospitals. Our aspiration is to have great people, provide great care, be a great place to work and a great partner.

Just over 568,000 people live here. A third of people who live in Cornwall are supported by acute hospital services in Devon. As a result, we also work closely with our partners in Devon. In the summer, and during other holidays lots of people choose to visit the area. This increases the numbers of people who use our services.