Named Nurse for Children in Care

Main Responsibilities

• At all times and in relation to the roles and responsibilities listed, work as a member of the of Children in Care team, local Safeguarding teams, the wider HCRG Care Group safeguarding and Children in Care sub-committee and Strive for Better safeguarding and Children in Care operational group
• To develop programs / pathways that support the team to deliver their contractual obligations and to optimise the health outcomes for Children in Care, and to contribute to the development of wider organisational Children in Care policies, processes and procedures
• To be trauma aware and understanding of the principles of a trauma informed approach to care and the impact of Adverse Childhood Experiences on children and adults
• Advise local police, children's social care and other statutory and voluntary agencies on health matters regarding Children in Care
• Liaise closely with other specialist services such as CAMHS, sexual health, and services for disabled children
• Support and advise HCRG Care Group colleagues within services in their responsibility to Children in Care within service provision through HCRG's clinical governance processes
• Contribute to the planning and strategic organisation of provider services for Children in Care
• When required, undertake health assessments for Children in Care and provide written reports on the health of prospective carers as appropriate.
• Support and advise colleagues in the clinical assessment and care of children, whilst being clear about others personal clinical professional accountability.

We change lives by transforming health and care.

Established in 2006, we are one of the UK's leading independent providers of community health and care services, working with health and care commissioners and communities to transform services with a focus on experience, efficiency, and improved outcomes. We deliver and transform adult and children community health services, primary care services including urgent care, sexual health, dermatology and MSK services as well as adult social care and wellbeing services.

Across England, we support communities of many millions and directly help more than half a million people each year - guided by our simple values: we care, we think, we do. We're committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from a broad, diverse range of people who want to join our team. We're a Disability Confident Committed company, so we work to provide facilities, work environment adjustments and technical solutions to be as inclusive of everyone.

While it doesn't happen often, sometimes a role is very popular, and we'll need to close it earlier than the date we've shown here. If you're keen to join our team, we'd love to hear from you so please apply as soon as you can. As you'd expect, safeguarding and protecting the children, young people and vulnerable adults that we work with is of the utmost importance so we have policies and procedures in place to promote safeguarding and safer working practices and everyone who joins the team is subject to a safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records and vetting checks.

As a Band 8a Named Nurse for Children in Care you will be part of our valued team in our BSW 0-19 Service, receiving access to exclusive rewards and benefits including:

• £55,690 - £62,682 FTE salary (Band 8a AfC Salary) with NHS Pension and full Agenda for Change terms and conditions
• Membership of My Reward Hub, giving you access to discounts on every day purchases like grocery shopping as well as cashback and voucher offers for treats for you and those special to you
• Access to your wages as you earn them to help cover life's emergencies and avoid overdraft fees or high interest rates
• Online and face to face help with your mental and physical wellbeing - from healthy recipes and activity challenges through to post trauma support, legal, debt and life management help, as well career coaching and counselling
• Access to eLearning, bespoke career pathways and opportunities for continuing professional development through our 'Outstanding' learning and development team, The Learning Enterprise
• An open, just culture where you're encouraged to have and implement ideas which can help us deliver our purpose: changing lives through transforming health and care - backed up by at least £100,000 of ring fenced innovation funding each year
• The pride of working for an organisation committed to the highest clinical and quality standards: with the majority of our rated services holding "good" or "outstanding" ratings from the Care Quality Commission