Job Description

Role Introduction

Working for Leeds Community Healthcare (LCH) in a secure environment is a truly unique experience. We operate as a community within a community, delivering a wide range of services including nursing, GP care, pharmacy, optometry, health promotion, physiotherapy, and more.



As a Registered Nurse at Aldine House, you'll provide care and support to vulnerable young people aged 10 to 18 who require a secure setting due to welfare concerns or involvement with the criminal justice system.


This is a varied, challenging, and deeply rewarding role. Clinicians are a vital part of the multidisciplinary team, and your responsibilities will include:



Conducting initial health assessments upon entry into custody Carrying out clinical and risk assessments, and managing a wide range of health needs Facilitating nursing clinics Administering immunizations, and vaccinations Triaging and treating minor illnesses and injuries, and responding to emergency situations Delivering age-appropriate health promotion sessions tailored to this complex client group


This role offers the opportunity to develop both clinical and interpersonal skills while making a meaningful impact on the lives of some of society's most vulnerable children. You'll help shape their health, well-being, and future choices through compassionate, holistic care.



Key Responsibilities: See job description



1.Clinical



2. Leadership



3. Learning and Development



4. Partnership and Team Working



5. Innovation and Quality



6.Health and Safety



You'll collaborate closely with clinicians based at Wetherby YOI and Adel Beck SCH, working alongside prison departments, education teams, safer custody, and probation services. Please note, there may be cross-site working requirements at Adel Beck SCH (LS16 8EB) and HMYOI Wetherby (LS22 5ED).

Please Review the and Person Specification Attached for full Requirements of the Role.

Adverts will close early where the maximum numbers of applicants is reached.

Working for Leeds community Healthcare NHS Trust

Who 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 job

Our 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 Work

This 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.