About this role
Job summary
The Children in Care and Youth Justice service is jointly commissioned by North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board and Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care Board. The service operates a countywide model, delivering both commissioned and statutory health functions for Children in Care (CinC) and young people known to Youth Justice Services. The service works in accordance with Promoting the Health and Well-being of Looked After Children (2015 (22)), the Children Act (1989/2004), Working Together to Safeguard Children (2023), and all associated statutory guidance. The team plays a critical role in safeguarding, promoting health equity, and improving long-term outcomes for vulnerable children and young people.
Main duties of the job
The role of the team leader is to provide visible operational leadership, ensuring high-quality, trauma-informed and legally compliant practice that supports positive long-term health outcomes. The role ensures the team, alongside the Named Nurse, meets all statutory and commissioned responsibilities, while developing strong professional standards and effective multi-agency collaboration to improve outcomes for children and young people open to the service.
About us
At NCIC, we have an ambition to deliver outstanding healthcare services to the population of North Cumbria. The Trust is committed to creating a centre of excellence in providing rural and remote healthcare and provides a wide range of community and acute services throughout our county.
Our 5 key principles demonstrate our belief in the delivery of 'safe, high quality care every time':
Being a clinically led organisation Quality and safety at the heart of our Trust A positive patient experience every time A great place to work Managing our money well
As an organisation we are serious about supporting a diverse workforce that reflects our local community and are very much focused on being an inclusive and compassionate place to work.
Across the North East and North Cumbria we are working together to deliver our ambition to be the greenest region in England by 2030. All staff are expected to support sustainability.
Job description Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description and person specification for further information regarding the role and the essential and desirable criteria required to be met by applicants.
CERTIFICATE OF SPONSORSHIP
Please note, due to changes implemented by the Government to the UK immigration policy, individuals who require a Health and Care Visa or a Skilled Worker Visa may no longer be eligible for sponsorship where the UKVI salary threshold is not met or if the occupation is not included in the updated Immigration Salary List (ISL). Applicants must check their eligibility to be employed in any role they are interested in applying for, prior to completing an application for employment.Any applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria will not be progressed. For further information visit theUK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
If you are applying under the Disability Confident Scheme or Armed Forces Covenant and you meet all the essential criteria for a post, you will be guaranteed an interview.
Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants moving to the region for certain posts. Please see our Policy for eligible vacancies.
Disclosure and Barring Service:
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.
The cost of the DBS must be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction. DBS charges are as follows if applicable to the post:
Standard Check: £21.50 + Administration cost of £6.50 = £28.00 Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment.
Enhanced Check: £49.50 + administration cost of £6.50 = £56.00 Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment.
NCIC can offer successful future employees the following benefits:
27-day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years
Flexible working Scheme
NHS Discounts*
Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work*
Excellent opportunities for development*
Competitive NHS Pension scheme
Vivup is a free, confidential counselling and information service to assist with personal or work-related problems
*Subject to eligibility
Important Information
Please ensure that you document evidence of meeting all the essential criteria in the supporting information.
If sufficient response is received this post could be closed earlier than the specified closing date, please apply as soon as possible to ensure that your application is considered.
Candidates who have been successfully shortlisted for interview will be asked via an email notification to log on to their Trac account to select an interview time. This will usually be within 2 weeks of the closing date
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Level 1 Registered Nurse BSc (Hons) Specialist Community Public Health Nurse (SCPHN) -School Nursing or Health visiting to degree level or equivalent in a health related subject Leadership/ Management qualification or equivalent experience Evidence of Continuous Professional Development
Desirable
Dual qualification in School Nursing & Health Visiting Teaching and Assessing qualification
Knowledge & Experience Essential
In depth understanding of the health needs of Children in Care, Care Leavers and young people open to youth justice services, including the impact of trauma, attachment disruption, and adverse childhood experiences (ACEs). Ability to meet Level 3 core competences as outlined in the Intercollegiate document (2025) safeguarding children and young people in care competencies for health care staff. Previous substantial clinical and/or leadership experience working with children in care and or safeguarding procedures and guidelines Knowledge and understanding of relevant legislation and of guidance- The Childrens Act (1989/2004), Working Together to Safeguard Children (2023) and Statutory guidance Promoting the health and wellbeing of looked after children (2015 (22)) and other relevant documents Demonstrable knowledge of the role of Governance and the application of NICE, Coram BAAF, NHSE guidelines Demonstrable evidence of improving and developing service and practice Experience in change management
Desirable
Experience in audit and research processes to ensure effective practice. Experience of Involving Service Users and Carers in evaluating and planning of services Awareness of how CQC, Ofsted and HMIP evaluate services
Skills and Aptitudes Essential
Ability to lead, motivate and develop a team to achieve high performance, to enable creativity and facilitate new ways of working. Skilled in managing complex and sensitive situations, including professional challenge, escalation, and decision making under pressure. High level of IT proficiency, including confident use of clinical systems, accurate and efficient typing, and the ability to interpret and use data to support service delivery. Strong organisational and prioritisation skills, with the ability to manage competing demands and maintain service quality. Ability to analyse information, identify risks, and contribute to care planning for children and young people with complex needs. Commitment to continuous improvement, reflective practice, and supporting the professional development of the team. Ability to work autonomously while contributing effectively to a wider multi agency systems Promote equality and value diversity Positive outlook
Other Requirements Essential
Commitment to ongoing personal development Ability to handle and maintain confidential and sensitive information Ability to travel independently throughout Cumbria and work flexibly to meet the needs of the service
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 North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust
Address Carlisle, Penrith or Workington TBC
Carlisle
CA1 2DP
Employer's website https://www.ncic.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)