Job Description

Travelling is required across cross site The Havens Pan London - Camberwell, Ladbroke Grove Whitechapel



The Havens Children and Young people, 0-19 team is recruiting an Adolescent Nurse to join our dedicated multi professional team.



As the Havens Adolescent Nurse you will -



Have experience of working with children and young people in a trauma informed setting.



Have experience in sexual or adolescent health.



Provide telephone support and guidance to clients, family members, and professionals seeking support for people who have been sexually assaulted .



Have excellent communication skills, a flexible approach and knowledge of the impact of sexual assault.



Direct line management responsibilities.



Be joining a service that promotes and supports personal and professional development. Training and competency assessment of clinical work will be provided.



A genuine commitment to working with our client group is critical, and may involve staying late on occasions when/if clinics overrun or other unforeseen situations arise.



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.



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 services.



Represent and advocate for Adolescents by attending multidisciplinary team (MDT), departmental, and external meetings.



To support young people, and professionals by helping them to navigate systems related to the recent sexual assault or non-recent sexual abuse .



To maintain stock and resources for children and young people .



To support with clinic preparation and chaperoning as and when needed .



To support with maintaining accurate databases of services supporting (Pan London) for CYP victims of sexual assault/abuse.



To support with collating CYP daytime rota's.



To support with maintaining CYP data spreadsheets.



To support with high standards of infection control procedures .



King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's largest and busiest teaching Trusts with a turnover of c1.8 billion, 1.5 million patient contacts a year and more than 15,000 staff based across South East London. The Trust provides a full range of local and specialist services across its five sites. The trust-wide strategy of Strong Roots, Global Reach is our Vision to be BOLD, Brilliant people, Outstanding care, Leaders in Research, Innovation and Education, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at the heart of everything we do. By being person-centred, digitally-enabled, and focused on sustainability, we aim to take Team King's to another level.



We are at a pivotal point in our history and we require individuals who are ready to join a highly professional team and make a real, lasting difference to our patients and our people.



King's is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for All via our Green Plan. In line with national Greener NHS ambitions, we have set net zero carbon targets of 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus. Everyone's contribution is required in order to meet the goals set out in our Green Plan and we encourage all staff to work responsibly, minimising their contributions to the Trust's carbon emissions, waste and pollution wherever possible.



Professional/Clinical



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. 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, Children's 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.