Youth Justice Nurse
| Posting date: | 27 February 2026 |
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| Salary: | £56,276.00 to £63,176.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £56276.00 - £63176.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 13 March 2026 |
| Location: | London, NW1 1BD |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | C9333-26-0294 |
Summary
Role Specific Responsibilities Developing and delivering a health screening tool which will identify CYPs physical health needs Triaging of cases to prioritise need and plan of care. Signposting to appropriate services, as and when required. Acting as an advocate for the CYP, where additional support is required Developing a database of all CYP engaged with YJS and at risk adolescent services to enable delivery of the health screening tool, capturing of outcomes/outputs, and inform commissioning and needs analysis Joint working with YJS colleagues including the provision of an overview of health needs (with CYPs consent) Joint working with Children Looked After (CLA) service, including case discussion of CYP who are known to both CLA and YJS. Close working with Health specialists within the team collaborating where CYP have both physical and emotional health needs, when indicated. Developing relationships with all other key stakeholders to ensure children and young people access appropriate services in accordance with their physical health needs. Completing reports and engaging with relevant governance processes across health and the local authority, as and when required. Providing learning and development opportunities to YJS colleagues, to support better understanding of health needs and interventions. Providing the Health contribution to statutory processes (including safeguarding) as and when required. Person Specification Qualifications Essential CriteriaRGN/RN, RCNEvidence of relevant Continuous Professional Development Desirable CriteriaMentorship qualification or Practice AssessorNurse prescribing QualificationSpecialist Community Public Health (SCPHN) qualificationPreviousExperience Essential CriteriaExperience of working with vulnerable families and implementing evidence-based practiceExperience of working in highly emotional/distressing circumstancesExperience of participating in the completion of research/auditsExperience of completing health assessmentsEvidence of multi-disciplinary integrated team workingAbility to work flexibly and respond to changing demands both individually and within a team. Knowledge of Safeguarding Children IssuesExperience in supporting the development of other practitioners Desirable CriteriaExperience of working with the Youth Justice Service Skills and Knowledge Essential CriteriaKnowledge of clinical governance, patient safety, and risk management principlesAbility to interpret and present complex information clearly to varied audiencesKnowledge of safeguarding children and vulnerable adultsDemonstrate an understanding of the health needs of this cohort of young peopleDemonstrated an understanding of the SEND agendaKnowledge of health issues and relating to, and impact of Adverse Childhood ExperiencesUnderstanding of NMC Code of Conduct and scope of professional practice Communication:Able to communicate with the multi-disciplinary team, present cases, take note of actions, update others in the team. Speaking face to face, by telephone and writing letters and reports.Maintaining accurate, timely, concise and legible clinical records both electronic and handwritten which adhere to the CNWL policiesAble to talk to people about sensitive issues in a supportive manner but also challenge others assertively where necessary IT Skills:Good working knowledge of data systems (e.g. SystmOne, or equivalent)Able to maintain electronic patient recordsUse Microsoft Word for letter and report writing Clinical Leadership: Working with OthersWork well with other members of the team including communicating effectively, being kind and considerate, reliable and enthusiasticContribute to the culture of the team and play a role in making it inclusive, kind and hard workingHelp others in the team achieve their objectives and deliver safe, effective care Desirable Criteria Awareness of Camdens public health strategy or local population health needsKnowledge of principles of audit and research Attitudes, Aptitudes, Personal Characteristics Essential Criteria Enthusiastic, adaptable, and proactive in problem-solvingAble to work independently, exercise initiative, and manage competing prioritiesCulturally sensitive and aware of the needs of diverse communitiesAble to demonstrate to the ability to act on behalf of young people as an advocate when required.Commitment to reducing health inequalities and promoting equitable accessAbility to work independently and to make sound decisionsAbility to travel to different sites if and when required Be a role model and embody CNWLs values by being:Caring for the people who use our services, their families and carers, and other staffRespectful of others and genuinely treating them how you would want to be treatedAble and willing to work with service users, family and carers, and other staff in a way which empowers and supports others and makes them feel better about themselvesAble and willing to work in partnership with service users, their friends and family as well as other health care professionals Other Essential Criteria Able to work efficiently in the communityCommitment to ongoing professional development