Specialist Public Health Nurse Reading

Job summary

We are looking for a Specialist Public Health Nurse for Children and Young People who is passionate about improving the health wellbeing of Children and young People in Care.

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 multiagency 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 24 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 on 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.
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with multi agency partners.

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 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.

We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Our commitment to inclusion is reflected in our accreditations: Stonewall Proud Employer, 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.

Person Specification

Education, qualifications or training

Essential

• Registered Nurse
• NMC Registration
• Public Health qualification (e.g. SCPHN) or willingness to undertake and specialist knowledge acquired through post graduate short courses, training and equivalent experience, in a relevant field.

Continuous Professional Development

Essential

• Evidence of continuing professional development

Previous Experience

Essential

• Demonstrable experience of working autonomously to deliver high quality and evidence-based nursing care.
• Experience in providing supervision to junior colleagues and students in the completion of routine nursing and clinical skills.
• Uphold the Trust's values of being caring, committed and working as team through demonstratable examples and experience.

Knowledge, skills and abilities

Essential

• Proficient use of digital tools and applications including Word, Outlook and patient management systems.

Additional Requirements

Essential

• Ability to travel between multiple Trust sites and non-Trust locations, including patient homes, some of which may not be easily accessible via public transport.

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Our commitment to inclusion is reflected in our accreditations: Stonewall Proud Employer, 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.