About this role
Job summary
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced nurse to join our dedicated Children Looked After nursing team within Croydon.
To work as part of the Children Looked After (CLA) health team in Croydon Health Service (CHS), and as part of a wider multi-agency partnership in ensuring that comprehensive and robust arrangements are in place and adhered to in the provision of services delivered by CHS to the children and young people looked after by Croydon Council and Other Local Authorities.
Interviews: 5th June 2026
Main duties of the job
The post holder will work as an autonomous Specialist Nurse for Children and Young People Looked After, managing a defined caseload on behalf of Croydon Health Services NHS Trust. They will undertake statutory Review Health Assessments within required timescales and produce high-quality, child-focused health reports in line with national guidance.
The role involves developing, coordinating and reviewing personalised, holistic health plans to meet the physical, emotional and mental health needs of children and young people looked after by Croydon Local Authority, as well as those placed in Croydon by other Local Authorities, ensuring equity and continuity of care.
The post holder will work closely with children and young people, carers, social care and a wide range of health and partner agencies, using a trauma-informed, strengths-based approach that recognises the impact of adverse childhood experiences.
They will provide specialist advice, training and professional support to foster carers, residential staff and health and social care colleagues, contribute to safeguarding responsibilities, and support service quality, performance and improvement in line with statutory and organisational requirements.
About us
Croydon Health Services NHS Trust provides hospital and community services across Croydon through a range of clinics and specialist centres. Formed in August 2010 from the integration of Croydon Community Health Services and Mayday Healthcare NHS Trust, we employ around 4,100 staff serving a diverse population of over 360,000 people.
Our main site, Croydon University Hospital, is one of the busiest in London. We are also leading the way in delivering more healthcare in community settings and people's homes. Our district nursing teams, Allied Health Professionals and community matrons care for people of all ages across the borough.
Like the wider NHS, we are working hard to meet increasing demand. With the right people on board, we continue to innovate and transform our services to provide the highest quality care for local residents. We place strong emphasis on education, training and career development for all staff.
If you want to make a real difference, challenge yourself and be part of a Trust that's shaping local healthcare, Croydon Health Services could be the place for you.
At Croydon Health Services NHS Trust, we are committed to supporting flexible working arrangements. Applicants are encouraged to discuss any flexibility they may need during the recruitment process.
Job description Job responsibilities
Please see the attached supporting document (Job Description) which contains more information about the role.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications Essential
RGN/ RN, RMN, RSCN or SCPHN
Desirable
Degree in Specialist Community Practitioner Qualification (Health Visiting or School Nursing) or equivalent Master's Degree or working towards Community Specialist Practice Teacher qualification.
KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING Essential
Knowledge of current legislation related to Looked After Children and Safeguarding Children Knowledge of health issues relating to Looked after Children Knowledge of trauma-informed and attachment-aware practice when working with children and young people in care. Demonstrate an awareness of the complex issues involved when working across organisations and disciplines Excellent IT, typing and report writing skills Ability to travel to different sites
Desirable
Previous experience of working with Children Looked After/ Unaccompanied Asylum Seeking Children
Experience Essential
Experience of working with vulnerable families and implementing evidence-based practice Experience of participating in safeguarding children supervision. Experience of working in highly emotional /distressing circumstances
Desirable
Post community / specialist qualification Previous experience of working in CAMHS
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).
Employer details Employer name Croydon Health Services NHS Trust
Address Bernard Weatherill House
8 Mint Walk, Croydon
London
CR0 1EA
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.croydonhealthservices.nhs.uk/recruitment/ (Opens in a new tab)