We understand the unique needs of children and young people and the challenges and opportunities they bring.Working for LCH in a secure environment is unlike any other role. We operate as a community within a community, providing services such as nursing, GP, pharmacy, dentist, optician, CAMHS, substance misuse, health promotion, and physiotherapy.As a Registered Clinician – Nurse / Paramedic at Wetherby YOI & Adel Beck, you’ll work with vulnerable young people across both sites. Your role will be varied, challenging, and rewarding. Clinicians are integral to the team, participating in handovers, providing health promotion, and sharing a collaborative workspace.Your responsibilities include:• Initial assessments into custody, Clinical assessments, risk assessments and management of a variety of health needs.• You will facilitate nursing clinics.• Administer medication, immunizations and vaccinations,• Triage and treat minor illness / injuries, attending emergency situations.• Delivering age-appropriate health promotion sessions to this complex yet rewarding client group.This role allows you to use and develop clinical and interpersonal skills while working with some of society’s most vulnerable children (aged 10–18) who face complex circumstances. It’s a chance to provide compassionate care and positively influence young people’s health, well-being, and future choices.You’ll work closely with prison departments, education, safer custody, and probation, ensuring holistic care.At Adel Beck, services support children aged 10–17 in secure settings due to welfare or justice needs.HMP Wetherby YOI offers excellent facilities, free parking, staff gyms, and a coffee shop, with easy access to Leeds, Harrogate, and York via the A1(M).Skills will involve:Initial assessments into custody, Clinical assessments, risk assessments and management of a variety of health needs.You will facilitate nurse-led clinics.Administer medication, immunizations and vaccinations,Triage and treat minor illness / injuries, attending emergency situations.Delivering age-appropriate health promotion sessions to this complex yet rewarding client group.Key Responsibilities:1. Clinical1.1. Demonstrates a broad theoretical and practical knowledge of common aetiologies, pathologies, conditions and presentations1.2. Demonstrates the ability to apply theory to practice at a proficient level when assessing, planning, treating and reviewing using a holistic philosophy1.3. Highly developed physical skills in order to demonstrate accuracy and dexterity when delivering care and treatments essential to clinical role e.g. preparation of medications, manipulation of equipment1.4. Makes judgements requiring analysis, interpretation and comparison of options and ensures clinical reasoning is reflected accurately in case records1.5. Engages and actively involves the individual and, if appropriate, their family/carer, in the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of programmes of treatment and/or care by using person-centred techniques to promote a culture of involvement and empowerment1.6. Works to standards of proficiency identified by their professional and regulatory bodies performing clinical treatments/procedures to a competent standard1.7. Prioritises their own workload within agreed objectives deciding when to refer to others as appropriate.1.8. Approaches everyone with care, compassion and sensitivity ensuring that these values are reflected in the management of any complaints and compliments1.9. Provides and receives complex, sensitive or contentious information where motivational, persuasive, empathetic, negotiating and reassurance skills are required whilst demonstrating an understanding of barriers to communication.1.10. To comply with the organisations’ Infection Prevention and Control requirements, including “bare below the elbows” dress code for staff with a direct care delivery role.2. Leadership3. Learning and Development4. Partnership and Team Working5. Innovation and Quality6.Health and SafetyPlease Review the Job Description and Person Specification Attached for full Requirements of the Role.Adverts will close early where the maximum numbers applicants is reached.If you have any questions about the job, please contact Nicola Betts - Nicola.betts6@nhs.net 01937544424Working for Leeds Community Healthcare NHS TrustWho are we?Leeds Community Healthcare provides a range of community-based health services across the whole city. We treat people in their homes, local health centres and community hospitals, and work in partnership with other local Trusts, charities and Leeds City Council.We have a strong culture based on deeply-held values, and our focus at all times is on delivering high quality care to the people of Leeds. In our most recent CQC evaluation, we were rated "Good", with our Adult Services rated "Outstanding" for caring.Perks of the jobOur benefits range from generous annual leave to access to NHS discount sites. You can find the full list of attractive benefits and rewards at www.leedscommunityhealthcare.nhs.uk click on the Join Our Team Tab.Right to WorkThis role is based in the UK. Employment is conditional on confirmation of the right to work in the UK - either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa. If you do not have the right to work in the UK and the role does not meet eligibility for sponsorship, please consider carefully whether you meet the eligibility to apply.
