Youth Health Service Nurse

Role Overview
This 18-hour nursing post offers an exciting opportunity to work within the Youth Health Service, an early intervention service. As part of a multidisciplinary team, you will assess and plan care for young people experiencing issues relating to sexual health, mental health, risk-taking behaviours, and some aspects of physical health. The role also involves supporting young people with non-clinical issues including housing, financial inclusion, training, and employment, helping them work towards positive outcomes.

The role includes:

• Evening 1:1 consultations as part of service delivery.
• Follow-up and wraparound support activities outside of service delivery times.

Duration, Location, and Working Pattern:

• Permanent Contract
• Part-time position (18 hours per week)
• Shift pattern for this post is Monday to Friday, with a requirement to work 1 evening per week (1800-2130 hrs) – Monday evening for this Post and 2 days per week to meet the requirements of the service
• Daytime hours will be discussed and agreed with YHS Manager and Nurse Team Leads
• Please note the salary is Pro Rata for part-time hours

Key responsibilities:

• Assess and plan care for young people with: sexual health concerns, mental health issues, risk-taking behaviours, and certain physical health needs.
• Provide support relating to: housing, financial inclusion, and training and employment opportunities.
• Deliver one-to-one consultations during evening service sessions.
• Provide follow-up and wraparound support outside clinic times.
• Liaise with statutory and non-statutory agencies and professionals.
• Use sound clinical judgement to assess and manage risk.
• Apply escalation processes when required.
• Plan, organise, and prioritise workload effectively.
• Communicate effectively with young people, families, and partner organisations.

Essential Requirements

• First-level nursing qualification.
• Current NMC registration.
• Educated to degree level or possess equivalent experience.
• Experience in making sound clinical judgements.
• Experience managing risk and using escalation processes.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Strong organisational and prioritisation skills.

Desirable

• Experience of working with young people.

What We Offer

• A minimum of 27 days annual leave, increasing with length of service, plus public holidays
• Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme, including life insurance benefits
• Salary Sacrifice Car Benefit Scheme
• Development opportunities including study bursaries, e-learning and classroom-based courses
• Enhanced pay for working public holidays
• NHS discounts on a wide range of goods and services
• Confidential employee support and assistance, including counselling and psychological therapies
• Comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, Cycle to Work Scheme, bursary scheme and extensive learning and development opportunities

Contact
For an informal discussion, please contact Lorna McDougall, Youth Health Service Nurse, on View phone number on meeveem.com.

Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service and the Recruitment Process: Information for candidates .

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde encourages applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion. By signing the Armed Forces Covenant, NHSGGC has pledged its commitment to being a Forces Friendly Employer.