About this role
Job summary
The post holder will be required to identify and implement plans to meet the health needs for this very vulnerable group of children and young people. This will be achieved by improving the co-ordination, access and delivery of health care to children and young people in care both living in and out of area who are the responsibility of Derby City Local Authority.
As a Specialist Children in Care Nurse the post holder will provide expert clinical advice, complete statutory review health assessments, deliver health education and develop and deliver training programmes to a range of professionals.
Main duties of the job
To undertake health assessments and formulating health care plans for children and young people in care living in Derby City and within a 20 miles radius, signposting and making referrals to other agencies/services as appropriate.
Act as an advocate for children and young people in care
To work with social care colleagues to ensure the health needs of children and young people, identified at health assessments are addressed appropriately with on-going follow up and review.
To work closely with the health visiting and school nurse service to ensure the health needs of children in care are being met.
To lead and implement health histories for young people leaving care
To contribute to and attend strategy meetings where there is safeguarding risk
About us
Join 'Team Derbyshire Healthcare' and become part of a talented, compassionate and enthusiastic workforce committed to a vision of 'making a positive difference in people's lives'.
CQC rated us as 'GOOD' overall, commenting on how our colleagues "treated patients with compassion and kindness" and "felt positive and proud about working for the trust."
Benefits include:
Commitment to flexible working where this is possible
27 days annual leave/year plus bank holidays, increasing to 29 days after 5 years & 33 days after 10 years' service
Yearly appraisal and commitment to ongoing training
Generous NHS pension scheme
Good maternity, paternity and adoption benefits
Health service discounts and online benefits
Incremental pay progression
Free confidential employee assistance programme 24/7
Access to our LGBT+ network, BAME Network and Christian Network
Health and wellbeing opportunities
Structured learning and development opportunities
Job description Job responsibilities
As a Specialist Children in Care Nurse the post holder will provide expert clinical advice, complete statutory review health assessments, deliver health education and develop and deliver training programmes to a range of professionals.
To undertake health assessments and formulating health care plans for children and young people in care living in Derby City and within a 20 miles radius, signposting and making referrals to other agencies/services as appropriate.
Act as an advocate for children and young people in care
To work with social care colleagues to ensure the health needs of children and young people, identified at health assessments are addressed appropriately with on-going follow up and review.
To contribute to and attend strategy meetings where there is safeguarding risk
Person Specification
Attainment/Qualifications Essential
oQualified to diploma/degree level as Registered General Nurse, Registered Children's' Nurse or Registered Mental Health Nurse. oExperience which includes working with children or young people with complex emotional needs. oPost registration qualification in teaching and assessing or evidence of experience and competency.
Desirable
oPost Registration qualification in Health Visiting / Community Practitioner Public Health Nursing or Specialist practitioner School Nursing
Skills Essential
oInterpersonal and communication skills. oInformation and technology skills oCaseload management oAssessment skills in child growth, development, emotional and physical well-being. oAbility to travel the geographical area
Desirable
oExperience using SystmOne Computer database
Knowledge/Experience Essential
oExcellent understanding of local and national public health agenda. oUnderstanding of equality and diversity. oKnowledge and experience of multi-agency working. oKnowledge and experience of Safeguarding Children. oKnowledge of the health needs of children and young people in care aged 0-19 years
Trust Values Essential
Has knowledge and an understanding of the Trust Values
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship 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).
Employer details Employer name Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Address Sinfin Health Centre
Sinfin Health Centre
Derby
DE24 3DS
United Kingdom
Employer's website http://www.derbyshirehealthcareft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)