Job summary
We are looking for an experienced and motivated Band 7 Nurse (SCPHN) to join us as a Specialist Nurse for Looked After Children (LAC).
As Specialist Nurse for Looked After Children, you will work with the Named Nurse, Safeguarding Team and the wider childrens community health teams to share best practice and delivery of an evidence-based service. The role will incorporate delivery of high-quality health services, including statutory health assessments. The post holder will be responsible for the management of a defined caseload of Looked After Children.
Main duties of the job
As a Specialist Nurse for LAC, you will:
- Assess, plan and evaluate the health needs of looked after children on your caseload, challenging and escalating concerns where needed to ensure that the needs of the child are paramount.
- You will undertake assessments, taking into account emotional, mental, physical and sexual health, ethnic and cultural needs designed to improve the health outcomes for this vulnerable group of children and young people
- Provide direct clinical services to Looked After Children, to ensure that where possible every child has an individual and holistic health care plan
About us
The Northern Care Alliance (NCA) is one of the largest NHS organisations in the country. Launched in April 2017, the NCA serves over one million people across Greater Manchester and employs over 19,000 healthcare professionals across Bury, Rochdale, Salford and Oldham. The sheer size, scale and potential of our combined service is huge. At the NCA, we can offer groupwide, flexible multi-site opportunities, as part of our connected, integrated and engaged team. We believe in saving and improving lives and are passionate about driving forward significant improvements to the provision of safe, high-quality integrated health and social care to our local community. If you share our vision, take your place with us.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk
In line with the Trusts Single Equality Scheme we welcome applications from everyone irrespective of ethnic origin, disability, age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, nationality, religion, marital status, social back ground or trade union membership. However, as members of ethnicity minority groups and individuals with disabilities are currently under-represented at this level of post, we would encourage applications from members of these groups. Appointment will be based on merit alone.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk
In line with the Trusts Single Equality Scheme we welcome applications from everyone irrespective of ethnic origin, disability, age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, nationality, religion, marital status, social back ground or trade union membership. However, as members of ethnicity minority groups and individuals with disabilities are currently under-represented at this level of post, we would encourage applications from members of these groups. Appointment will be based on merit alone.
Person Specification
Essential
Essential
- Registered on Part 1 of the NMC Adult Nurse or Children's Nurse or Midwife
- Have completed specific training in the care of babies / children and young people.
- Have completed a post registration training in LAC/ safeguarding children including Law, Policy and Practice at post graduate level.
- Have substantial safeguarding children experience at Band 6 or above with children at Child in need, child protection plans and Children Looked After
- Minimum of 3 years' experience related to caring for babies / children / young people and have an understanding of family court process and forensic matters.
- Experience of participating in undertaking and providing clinical and safeguarding supervision.
- Experience of participating and undertaking audits
- Expertise in child health development and maltreatment. Including the impact of ACE's, trauma informed practice and the importance of the voice of children
- Expert working knowledge of key legislation and policy relating to Looked After Children.
- Excellent leadership skills.
Desirable
- Part 3 as a specialist community public health nurse having completed a specific programme with a child and family focus
- Leadership or management course
Desirable
Desirable
- Safeguarding Supervision Skills training
- Experience of dealing with safeguarding adult incidents.
- Development of safeguarding pathways, standards and service models
Person Specification
Essential
Essential
- Registered on Part 1 of the NMC Adult Nurse or Children's Nurse or Midwife
- Have completed specific training in the care of babies / children and young people.
- Have completed a post registration training in LAC/ safeguarding children including Law, Policy and Practice at post graduate level.
- Have substantial safeguarding children experience at Band 6 or above with children at Child in need, child protection plans and Children Looked After
- Minimum of 3 years' experience related to caring for babies / children / young people and have an understanding of family court process and forensic matters.
- Experience of participating in undertaking and providing clinical and safeguarding supervision.
- Experience of participating and undertaking audits
- Expertise in child health development and maltreatment. Including the impact of ACE's, trauma informed practice and the importance of the voice of children
- Expert working knowledge of key legislation and policy relating to Looked After Children.
- Excellent leadership skills.
Desirable
- Part 3 as a specialist community public health nurse having completed a specific programme with a child and family focus
- Leadership or management course
Desirable
Desirable
- Safeguarding Supervision Skills training
- Experience of dealing with safeguarding adult incidents.
- Development of safeguarding pathways, standards and service models
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).