Job summary
Central London Community Health NHS Trust (CLCH) is seeking to recruit a Specialist Nurse for Looked after children in Merton. This is an exciting opportunity for a compassionate and dynamic practitioner to join our children's 0-19 team.
We are looking for a practitioner with experience of working with vulnerable and complex children and young people. The individual will be able to work in a collaborative manner and be able to liaise professionally with other agencies working with Looked after children and young people i.e. social care, health partners and foster carers.
The post holder will be supported to influence the Looked after children's nursing agenda in Merton. The ability to work independently is essential and the post holder will be required to travel to other boroughs across the country to support looked after children who are the responsibility of Merton Local Authority and placed in other boroughs. You will be a highly motivated individual who confidently supports and delivers a responsive and inclusive Looked after children's nursing service.
This individual will be joining a professional team who is embedded within the 0-19 children's service in Merton. The role will work alongside health visitors, school nurses, children's therapy and local health partners in the community and the acute sectors.
Main duties of the job
- To maintain a clinical caseload and assess health needs with a child centred holistic framework in line with the 'Framework for the Assessment of Children in Need and their families'. (2000)
- Ensure effective implementation of healthcare plans for individual children
- To work in partnership with the Named Doctor and Named nurse to undertake holistic health assessments for all children entering care
- In partnership with the Named Doctor, Named nurse and GP's, develop individual Health.
- Find out more information about working and living in South West London here -https://clch.nhs.uk/job/working-clch/clch-southwestlondon#!/select_sector
About us
Just as we care about our patients' well-being, we care about yours!
We can offer you:
- A comprehensive induction into the community service followed by a local induction to introduce you to the role
- Car lease scheme(only available for Band 5 and up)
- Flexible working options
- Annual travel card loan
- Training, support and development in your career
To have a full look at our benefits and what it's like working for us please go here: https://www.clch.nhs.uk/job/pay-and-benefits
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to Job Description and Person Specification for outline of skills, knowledge and experience required.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to Job Description and Person Specification for outline of skills, knowledge and experience required.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse with current UK NMC registration
- Health Visiting / School Nursing professional qualification, with entry onto the 3rd part of the NMC Register
- Evidence of ongoing professional development in Safeguarding Issues
- Minimum of two years post registration experience working in the acute sector or in the community
Desirable
- Mental health qualification
- Family Planning qualification
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable post qualification experience of working with children & young people in a range of settings
- Experience of working with highly vulnerable children & young people
- Carrying out assessments of a CYP's development and identifying where further investigation, assessment or escalation may be required
- Formulating care planning & intervention, directing other professionals to support achievement of the CYP's outcomes Working in partnership with vulnerable children & young people Multi-agency liaison & collaboration, with respect to complex children's cases
- Able to demonstrate relevant effective learning from previous experience
- Experience of working with Looked After Children and young people
- Experience of multi-agency working arrangements
- Working with client groups from diverse cultural backgrounds. Ability to empathise with vulnerable children, young people and their carers and families
- Experience of consultations with young people
Skills
Essential
- Awareness of national and local policies and Statutory Guidance with respect to LAC
- An understanding of the public health context of supporting LAC Ability to work with CYP from diverse cultures, Asylum Seekers & those who are 'Hard to Reach'Has participated in audit and can advise how this has transferred into practice
- Excellent IT, verbal and written communication skills
- Good communication & interpersonal skills.
Key Attributes
Essential
- Committed to the development of excellent services focusing on improved outcomes for children and young people in Care
- Commitment and adherence to the Equality Act Understanding of the Trust values
Desirable
- Evidence of innovative thinking to meet challenging health needs of Children in Care
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse with current UK NMC registration
- Health Visiting / School Nursing professional qualification, with entry onto the 3rd part of the NMC Register
- Evidence of ongoing professional development in Safeguarding Issues
- Minimum of two years post registration experience working in the acute sector or in the community
Desirable
- Mental health qualification
- Family Planning qualification
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable post qualification experience of working with children & young people in a range of settings
- Experience of working with highly vulnerable children & young people
- Carrying out assessments of a CYP's development and identifying where further investigation, assessment or escalation may be required
- Formulating care planning & intervention, directing other professionals to support achievement of the CYP's outcomes Working in partnership with vulnerable children & young people Multi-agency liaison & collaboration, with respect to complex children's cases
- Able to demonstrate relevant effective learning from previous experience
- Experience of working with Looked After Children and young people
- Experience of multi-agency working arrangements
- Working with client groups from diverse cultural backgrounds. Ability to empathise with vulnerable children, young people and their carers and families
- Experience of consultations with young people
Skills
Essential
- Awareness of national and local policies and Statutory Guidance with respect to LAC
- An understanding of the public health context of supporting LAC Ability to work with CYP from diverse cultures, Asylum Seekers & those who are 'Hard to Reach'Has participated in audit and can advise how this has transferred into practice
- Excellent IT, verbal and written communication skills
- Good communication & interpersonal skills.
Key Attributes
Essential
- Committed to the development of excellent services focusing on improved outcomes for children and young people in Care
- Commitment and adherence to the Equality Act Understanding of the Trust values
Desirable
- Evidence of innovative thinking to meet challenging health needs of Children in Care
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
