Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Specialist Public Health Nurse
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Specialist Public Health Nurse for Children and Young People
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.
Specialist Public Health Nurse Role
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.
Role Description
- 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.
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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.
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Our Values
- Caring for and about you is our top priority
- Committed to providing good quality, safe services
- Working Together with you to develop innovative solutions
Benefits of Working with Us
- 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
Contact Information
For further details / informal visits contact:
- Name: Fiona Nyquist
- Job title: Specialist Nurse for Looked After Children
- Email address: fiona.nyquist@berkshire.nhs.uk
- Telephone number: 01753 638687
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