Key responsibilities include independently assessing the medical, emotional, and psychological needs of young people, creating care plans, and managing safeguarding referrals. The nurse will maintain accurate clinical records, offer guidance to partner agencies, and act as a crisis worker when necessary. The role requires excellent communication skills to handle sensitive situations effectively and support young individuals navigating the complexities of reporting and recovery after trauma.
The Havens CYP 0-19 team is recruiting an Adolescent Nurse 1.0 WTEto join our dedicated multi professional team.
The Havens are London's Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARCs) based in Camberwell, Paddington / Ladbroke Grove and Whitechapel. They are jointly commissioned by the London Mayor's Office for Policing & Crime (MOPAC London) and the National Health Service England (NHS England) and are commissioned 24/7 service providing care to people disclosing rape or sexual assault. This care may include forensic medical examination, adolescent clinics for acute / follow-up medical care and support through counselling, psychology, and Independent Sexual Violence Advisors.
Subject to successfully completing their probationary period and training, the Adolescent Nurse will take on a key role in supporting the Havens Adolescent Pathway.This will involve:
o Providing guidance to partner agencies, such as parents and carers, emergency departments, children's services, GPs, CAMHS, sexual health providers, and law enforcement, on management options for young people presenting after sexual assault.o Support and maintain a 'Centre of Excellence', providing emotional, practical and safeguarding support to children and young people following serious sexual assault/abuse, and includes the offer of forensic medical examination, adolescent and child sexual abuse clinic appointment, addressing contraceptive and sexual health needs and referrals to ongoing support serviceso Represent and advocate for Adolescents by attending multidisciplinary team (MDT), departmental, and external meetings.o To support young people, and professionals by helping them to navigate systems related to the recent sexual assault or non-recent sexual abuseo To support the CYP Haven teams with the delivery of a seamless and robust 0-19 acute and non-acute service.o To support the wider Haven team with maintaining a safe environment and work as part of The Havens' multidisciplinary team alongside the children and young person, safe parents, carers, and their support networks to ensure that their needs are properly understood and met.
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Main Duties and Responsibilities
- Take accountability for personal practice and actively pursue opportunities to enhance knowledge and professional competence.
- Operate within the defined scope of practice, seeking guidance and referring to senior colleagues when necessary.
- Ensure that clients privacy and dignity are maintained at all times, respecting their cultural, religious, and social beliefs.
- Maintain accurate clinical records in accordance with Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC), Trust, and medico-legal requirements.
- Independently assess the immediate medical, emotional, and psychological needs of young people, devising appropriate care plans.CM-Havens Adolescent Nurse-October 2024
- Consider potential challenges related to drug and alcohol issues, learning difficulties, mental health, and other psychosocial factors during assessments.
- Assess safeguarding needs and initiate a clear plan of action, including referrals to external agencies and the Trust safeguarding team.
- Process referrals and manage telephone inquiries efficiently.
- Conduct timely welfare calls to adolescents following forensic medical examinations.
- Maintain accurate databases for the CYP Haven service.
- Attend multidisciplinary team (MDT), departmental, and external meetings, promoting the voice of adolescents.
- Manage appointments and coordinate room bookings.
- Process and prepare clinical documents and resources across CYP medical, advocacy, and nursing sectors.
- After completing training, take the lead in guiding the Havens Adolescent Pathway, providing advice to partner agencies (e.g., parents/carers, ED, Childrens Services, GP, Sexual Health, and police) on management options for young people presenting after sexual assault.
- Liaise with police, self-referring clients, and other referrers to initiate appropriate courses of action for victims of sexual assault.
- Communicate sensitively and effectively when dealing with difficult and distressing issues, ensuring appropriate liaison with young people, social care, police, and other personnel in challenging situations.
- Act as a crisis worker during forensic medical examinations, advocating for clients, aiding in the collection of forensic evidence, and ensure effective forensic decontamination.
- Provide advice on the prevention of pregnancy and prophylaxis against sexually transmitted infections, including HIV and Hepatitis B.
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