Job summary
- We are currently seeking an enthusiastic and innovative Band 6 Specialist Looked After Children and Care Leaver Nurse to join us in delivering high-quality, compassionate care to our Looked After Children. In this rewarding role, you will take the lead in carrying out statutory health assessments and play a pivotal part in identifying, addressing, and advocating for the health needs of children in care.
- We are seeking a committed and passionate individual who can demonstrate a genuine interest in the health and wellbeing of Looked after Children, Young People & Care Leaver.
- The looked after children's team support children/young people and their carers to meet any identified physical health, mental health and emotional wellbeing needs. Looked after children are a particularly vulnerable group of young people that are often difficult to engage and although they have many of the same health issues as their peers, the extent of these is often greater because of their experiences.
- Over recent years there has been a significant rise in the number of children in care at both national and local level. Looked after Children and young people have a greater risk of mental health problems, as well as developmental and physical health issues.
Main duties of the job
Support the Named Nurse for Looked After Children to fulfil their responsibilities to deliver the LAC service specification and improve the health of children and young people looked after.
Attendance and contribution at relevant multi-agency meetings.
Consult on complex issues in relation to Looked After Children, Care Leavers and unaccompanied asylum.
Coordinate own caseload which will involve writing care plans and liaising as appropriate with other professionals.
> Conduct statutory Looked after Children review health assessments which includes developmental and emotional wellbeing of looked after children in accordance with national and local guidance and policies.
Provide health advice, support and training to professionals from other disciplines including foster carer's on individual and general health issues to promote the health of looked after children and offer health promotion information regarding childhood issues when required.
> Contribute to individual case supervision and receive supervision and additional safeguarding in line with local and national requirements, engage with safeguarding supervision and take responsibility for your own supervision needs.
Contribute to the delivery of training for health staff and inter-agency training.
Encourage case discussion, reflective practice, and the monitoring of significant events at a local level.
About us
The Humber Health Partnership is one of the largest acute and community Partnership arrangements in the NHS, seeing well over one million patients every year and managing a budget of over £1.3 billion.
Made up of two Trusts - Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust (NLAG) and Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (HUTH) - our Partnership has significant ambitions and is committed to delivering world-class hospital and community services for the 1.65 million people we serve.
Together we employ nearly 20,000 staff. Our five main hospital sites are Diana, Princess of Wales Hospital, Scunthorpe General Hospital and Goole and District Hospital, for NLAG and Hull Royal Infirmary and Castle Hill Hospital for HUTH.
As Teaching Hospitals working with the Hull York Medical School, we both lead and contribute to research in many areas - biomedical research, primary care, palliative medicine, cardiovascular and respiratory medicine, vascular surgery, cancer surgery and oncology.
We believe that by developing a diverse, inclusive, innovative, skilled and caring workforce, we can deliver excellent care to our patients and a great future for our employees, our Partnership and our community.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For more detailed information, please read the job description linked below.
As a Trust we are keen to offer and encourage flexible working opportunities to address health and wellbeing and work-life balance for our employees, this will have a positive impact on the care we provide.
Flexible working is part of a wider commitment to improve the quality and experience of working life and we recognise that it is a key contributor for the recruitment and retention of our employees.
We therefore support and encourage open conversations around a specific working pattern to suit your work-life balance or a multi-role career, if it works for you and works for the role, we'll do our best to make it happen.
Local flexible working arrangements are developed in partnership between the line manager and employee in order to ensure equality of access to flexible working, as far as practicable, regardless of role, shift pattern, team or pay, based on: patient/service user and staff experience, service delivery and work-life balance of colleagues.
We are committed to creating and maintaining a fair and supportive working environment and culture, where contributions are fully recognised and valued by all and staff feel empowered to carry out their duties to the best of their abilities. As employers we are committed to promoting and protecting the physical and mental health and well-being of all our staff. This underpins our values as set out in the NHS Constitution, supports us to be an Employer of Choice and ultimately enables our employees to support the effective care of our patients.
We strongly value the different perspectives and ideas a diverse workforce brings to deliver better outcomes for our patients. We welcome applications irrespective of peoples age, disability, sex, gender identity and gender expression, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances.
To learn more about Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust, and discover the unique benefits on offer to employees, view our latest videos, plus more, please visit our recruitment website at https://join.humberhealthpartnership.nhs.uk/
In line with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the Recruitment & Workforce team will use and hold your personal data for the intended purpose and in line with the Recruitment & Workforce Privacy Statement.
We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of children/vulnerable adults and expect the same commitment from all staff and volunteers.
Please be aware that all new employees starting work with us will be charged for the cost of their DBS check, if it is required for their role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For more detailed information, please read the job description linked below.
As a Trust we are keen to offer and encourage flexible working opportunities to address health and wellbeing and work-life balance for our employees, this will have a positive impact on the care we provide.
Flexible working is part of a wider commitment to improve the quality and experience of working life and we recognise that it is a key contributor for the recruitment and retention of our employees.
We therefore support and encourage open conversations around a specific working pattern to suit your work-life balance or a multi-role career, if it works for you and works for the role, we'll do our best to make it happen.
Local flexible working arrangements are developed in partnership between the line manager and employee in order to ensure equality of access to flexible working, as far as practicable, regardless of role, shift pattern, team or pay, based on: patient/service user and staff experience, service delivery and work-life balance of colleagues.
We are committed to creating and maintaining a fair and supportive working environment and culture, where contributions are fully recognised and valued by all and staff feel empowered to carry out their duties to the best of their abilities. As employers we are committed to promoting and protecting the physical and mental health and well-being of all our staff. This underpins our values as set out in the NHS Constitution, supports us to be an Employer of Choice and ultimately enables our employees to support the effective care of our patients.
We strongly value the different perspectives and ideas a diverse workforce brings to deliver better outcomes for our patients. We welcome applications irrespective of peoples age, disability, sex, gender identity and gender expression, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances.
To learn more about Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust, and discover the unique benefits on offer to employees, view our latest videos, plus more, please visit our recruitment website at https://join.humberhealthpartnership.nhs.uk/
In line with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the Recruitment & Workforce team will use and hold your personal data for the intended purpose and in line with the Recruitment & Workforce Privacy Statement.
We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of children/vulnerable adults and expect the same commitment from all staff and volunteers.
Please be aware that all new employees starting work with us will be charged for the cost of their DBS check, if it is required for their role.
Person Specification
Education & Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse (Child, Adult, or Mental Health) with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC). Health Visiting / School Nursing professional qualification, with entry onto the 3rd part of the NMC Register.
Desirable
- Evidence of post graduate training in reacted topics. Minimum of 2 years post qualification or significant experience in relevant areas of practice experience. Current and relevant knowledge of Looked After Children, safeguarding children, and child protection legislation and guidance.
Knowledge, Training & Experience
Essential
- Evidence of professional Knowledge in safeguarding children knowledge. Evidence of high communication skills through verbal meetings and written reports with the ability to priorities own workload.
Desirable
- Experience of working autonomously within a community setting. Experience of using electronic patient record systems.
Communication and Interpersonal Skills
Essential
- Proven and relevant experience working with Looked After Children, children in need, or children on a safeguarding pathway. Evidence of high communication skills through verbal meetings and written reports with the ability to priorities own workload. Be able to work on own initiative. Works well with in a team. Demonstrates understanding of confidentiality. Evidence showing clinical and professional development. To be able to plan, assess, evaluate and implement patient care. Ability to prioritise care associated with changing environment/patient demands Facilitate learning of others.
Desirable
- Experience of working autonomously within a community/Acute setting. A good understanding of general child development and recognizing developmental issues. Awareness and understanding of current concerns/health outcomes faced by Children Looked After with the ability to promote relevant strategies available to promote optimum health.
Person Specification
Education & Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse (Child, Adult, or Mental Health) with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC). Health Visiting / School Nursing professional qualification, with entry onto the 3rd part of the NMC Register.
Desirable
- Evidence of post graduate training in reacted topics. Minimum of 2 years post qualification or significant experience in relevant areas of practice experience. Current and relevant knowledge of Looked After Children, safeguarding children, and child protection legislation and guidance.
Knowledge, Training & Experience
Essential
- Evidence of professional Knowledge in safeguarding children knowledge. Evidence of high communication skills through verbal meetings and written reports with the ability to priorities own workload.
Desirable
- Experience of working autonomously within a community setting. Experience of using electronic patient record systems.
Communication and Interpersonal Skills
Essential
- Proven and relevant experience working with Looked After Children, children in need, or children on a safeguarding pathway. Evidence of high communication skills through verbal meetings and written reports with the ability to priorities own workload. Be able to work on own initiative. Works well with in a team. Demonstrates understanding of confidentiality. Evidence showing clinical and professional development. To be able to plan, assess, evaluate and implement patient care. Ability to prioritise care associated with changing environment/patient demands Facilitate learning of others.
Desirable
- Experience of working autonomously within a community/Acute setting. A good understanding of general child development and recognizing developmental issues. Awareness and understanding of current concerns/health outcomes faced by Children Looked After with the ability to promote relevant strategies available to promote optimum health.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
