Job summary
We are looking for a Specialist Public Health Nurse for Children and Young People who is passionate about improving the health wellbeing of Children and young People in Care.
The Specialist Public Health Nurse role will include:
Are you passionate about making a difference to the lives of children and young people who are looked after by one of Berkshire's six local authorities? Are you looking for your next career step? Then we have an exciting opportunity for a Nurse for Children and Young People in Care within our Team.
You will have experience of working with vulnerable children, their Carers and the multiagency partners who strive to ensure the best outcomes for these children.
You will join us in striving to reach our vision for our children and young people in care to reach their full potential and to be happy, healthy and safe.
The position is based at Erlegh House, University of Reading and is 24 hours a week post.
Main duties of the job
To undertake health assessments for children and young people in care aged 0 -17 years living within Berkshire and/or within the 20-mile radius of Berkshire.
To assess and provide recommendations on plans of care for children and young people in care.
To provide health promotion advice to children and young people in care and their carers on issues such as sexual health, contraception, smoking, diet, exercise and other relevant issues.
To be responsible for a caseload as delegated by the Specialist Nurse for children and young people in care.
To participate in the wider children and young people in care team training function regarding the health needs of children and young people in care in conjunction with the lead specialist nurse.
In conjunction with the wider children and young people in care team, undertake audit, interpret data and use findings to enhance clinical practice.
Contribute to Inter agency assessments and where appropriate, analysis of risk.
When required, attend relevant meetings e. g. statutory review, professionals' meetings.
Engage children on young people in care in feedback and engagement activities to inform service development.
In conjunction with social care ensure that health recommendations following assessments are implemented.
To contribute to and promote the achievement of key performance indicators.
Develop and maintain effective working relationships with multi agency partners.
About us
Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a specialist mental health and community health services trust. Rated 'outstanding' by the CQC, we're committed to providing the best possible care to people across Berkshire. As an employer, we're committed to offering an inclusive and compassionate environment where our people share in a sense of belonging and are supported to flourish.
Our values at Berkshire Healthcare are:
Caring for and about you is our top priority
Committed to providing good quality, safe services
Working Together with you to develop innovative solutions
Your wellbeing is important to us. Some of the benefits of working for us include:
Flexible working options to support work-life balance
27 days' annual leave rising with service + opportunity to buy and sell
Generous NHS pension scheme
Excellent learning and career development opportunities
'Cycle to Work' and car leasing scheme including electric vehicles
Access to a range of wellbeing tools and services
Discounts at hundreds of popular retailers and restaurants
Staff networks for race, diversity, disabilities, the environment and armed forces community to support equality
Generous maternity, paternity, adoption and special leave
Free parking across Trust sites
Details
Date posted
15 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£41,957 to £50,387 a year
per annum, pro rata (Incl. of HCAS)
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time,
Flexible working,
Home or remote working
Reference number
371-CFS795-A
Job locations
Erlegh House, University of Reading, Earley Gate, Whiteknights Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG6 6BZ
Whiteknights Road
Reading
RG6 6BZ
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
The must haves for this role:
Experience of working with vulnerable children and young people.
Ability to engage with children and young people in care.
Be willing to travel within Berkshire and to the 20-mile radius of Berkshire.
Enthusiasm for teaching and sharing knowledge and experience.
For further information about the role, please see attached job description and person specification
Your application is your opportunity to demonstrate to us how you meet the requirements of the role. We recognise that AI tools can support accessibility, equity and confidence for applicants. However, its important that examples and responses given in your supporting statement genuinely reflect your own experience and abilities, as these will be explored further during the selection process. AI must not be used to provide misleading or false information during any stage of the application journey.
In addition to explaining how you meet the person specification, you must complete your employment history for at least the last five years. Any experience, skills or responsibilities referenced in your supporting statement should be evidenced within your employment history. Applications that do not include sufficient employment history to support the experience claimed may not be shortlisted.
We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Our commitment to inclusion is reflected in our accreditations: Stonewall Proud Employer, Race Equality Matters Silver Trailblazer, Neurodiversity in Business Corporate Member, Disability Confident Leader, Carer Confident Level 2, and the Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award. Reasonable adjustments will be provided to candidates as needed.
We welcome a conversation about flexibility and any other questions you may have. Please don't hesitate to call: Fiona Nyquist on 07736 723683 or email: fiona. nyquist@berkshire. nhs. uk who'll be delighted to help.
Please note, if we receive a high number of applications, we may close this role earlier than the advertised closing date, so please submit your application as soon as possible.
Job responsibilities
The must haves for this role:
Experience of working with vulnerable children and young people.
Ability to engage with children and young people in care.
Be willing to travel within Berkshire and to the 20-mile radius of Berkshire.
Enthusiasm for teaching and sharing knowledge and experience.
For further information about the role, please see attached job description and person specification
Your application is your opportunity to demonstrate to us how you meet the requirements of the role. We recognise that AI tools can support accessibility, equity and confidence for applicants. However, its important that examples and responses given in your supporting statement genuinely reflect your own experience and abilities, as these will be explored further during the selection process. AI must not be used to provide misleading or false information during any stage of the application journey.
In addition to explaining how you meet the person specification, you must complete your employment history for at least the last five years. Any experience, skills or responsibilities referenced in your supporting statement should be evidenced within your employment history. Applications that do not include sufficient employment history to support the experience claimed may not be shortlisted.
We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Our commitment to inclusion is reflected in our accreditations: Stonewall Proud Employer, Race Equality Matters Silver Trailblazer, Neurodiversity in Business Corporate Member, Disability Confident Leader, Carer Confident Level 2, and the Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award. Reasonable adjustments will be provided to candidates as needed.
We welcome a conversation about flexibility and any other questions you may have. Please don't hesitate to call: Fiona Nyquist on 07736 723683 or email: fiona. nyquist@berkshire. nhs. uk who'll be delighted to help.
Please note, if we receive a high number of applications, we may close this role earlier than the advertised closing date, so please submit your application as soon as possible.
What you will do
To undertake health assessments for children and young people in care aged 0 -17 years living within Berkshire and/or within the 20-mile radius of Berkshire.
To assess and provide recommendations on plans of care for children and young people in care.
To provide health promotion advice to children and young people in care and their carers on issues such as sexual health, contraception, smoking, diet, exercise and other relevant issues.
To be responsible for a caseload as delegated by the Specialist Nurse for children and young people in care.
To participate in the wider children and young people in care team training function regarding the health needs of children and young people in care in conjunction with the lead specialist nurse.
In conjunction with the wider children and young people in care team, undertake audit, interpret data and use findings to enhance clinical practice.
Contribute to Inter agency assessments and where appropriate, analysis of risk.
When required, attend relevant meetings e. g. statutory review, professionals' meetings.
Engage children on young people in care in feedback and engagement activities to inform service development.
In conjunction with social care ensure that health recommendations following assessments are implemented.
To contribute to and promote the achievement of key performance indicators.
Develop and maintain effective working relationships with multi agency partners.
The must haves for this role:
Experience of working with vulnerable children and young people.
Ability to engage with children and young people in care.
Be willing to travel within Berkshire and to the 20-mile radius of Berkshire.
Enthusiasm for teaching and sharing knowledge and experience.
For further information about the role, please see attached job description and person specification
Your application is your opportunity to demonstrate to us how you meet the requirements of the role. We recognise that AI tools can support accessibility, equity and confidence for applicants. However, its important that examples and responses given in your supporting statement genuinely reflect your own experience and abilities, as these will be explored further during the selection process. AI must not be used to provide misleading or false information during any stage of the application journey.
In addition to explaining how you meet the person specification, you must complete your employment history for at least the last five years. Any experience, skills or responsibilities referenced in your supporting statement should be evidenced within your employment history. Applications that do not include sufficient employment history to support the experience claimed may not be shortlisted.
We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Our commitment to inclusion is reflected in our accreditations: Stonewall Proud Employer, Race Equality Matters Silver Trailblazer, Neurodiversity in Business Corporate Member, Disability Confident Leader, Carer Confident Level 2, and the Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award. Reasonable adjustments will be provided to candidates as needed.
We welcome a conversation about flexibility and any other questions you may have. Please don't hesitate to call: Fiona Nyquist on 07736 723683 or email: fiona. nyquist@berkshire. nhs. uk who'll be delighted to help.
Please note, if we receive a high number of applications, we may close this role earlier than the advertised closing date, so please submit your application as soon as possible.
The must haves for this role:
Experience of working with vulnerable children and young people.
Ability to engage with children and young people in care.
Be willing to travel within Berkshire and to the 20-mile radius of Berkshire.
Enthusiasm for teaching and sharing knowledge and experience.
For further information about the role, please see attached job description and person specification
Your application is your opportunity to demonstrate to us how you meet the requirements of the role. We recognise that AI tools can support accessibility, equity and confidence for applicants. However, its important that examples and responses given in your supporting statement genuinely reflect your own experience and abilities, as these will be explored further during the selection process. AI must not be used to provide misleading or false information during any stage of the application journey.
In addition to explaining how you meet the person specification, you must complete your employment history for at least the last five years. Any experience, skills or responsibilities referenced in your supporting statement should be evidenced within your employment history. Applications that do not include sufficient employment history to support the experience claimed may not be shortlisted.
We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Our commitment to inclusion is reflected in our accreditations: Stonewall Proud Employer, Race Equality Matters Silver Trailblazer, Neurodiversity in Business Corporate Member, Disability Confident Leader, Carer Confident Level 2, and the Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award. Reasonable adjustments will be provided to candidates as needed.
We welcome a conversation about flexibility and any other questions you may have. Please don't hesitate to call: Fiona Nyquist on 07736 723683 or email: fiona. nyquist@berkshire. nhs. uk who'll be delighted to help.
Please note, if we receive a high number of applications, we may close this role earlier than the advertised closing date, so please submit your application as soon as possible.
