Named Nurse for Children in Care

Named Nurse for Children in Care

Closing date: 28 January 2026

We are seeking a dynamic and motivated Named Nurse for Children in Care (Band 8a) to provide strategic, clinical and professional leadership across Herefordshire and Worcestershire. This senior role is open to SCPHN‑qualified nurses with transferable leadership, safeguarding and public health experience; prior experience in an identical role is not essential, skills from related senior nursing roles are highly valued.

The post is offered as 30 hours per week, with flexibility in working patterns discussed  advertised base is Eldbury Moor GP Practice; however, the post holder will be required to work countywide across community and partner settings. Opportunities for hybrid working are available in line with service need.

You will work within the Public Health Nursing Service, providing leadership and supervision to Specialist Nurses for Children in Care, influencing system‑wide practice, quality and performance, and working closely with Local Authority and multi‑agency partners.

We offer a supportive leadership culture with regular supervision, strong wellbeing support, protected development time and access to Trust‑wide benefits. This is an excellent opportunity to use your senior nursing expertise to improve outcomes for children and young people in care while developing your leadership career in a values‑driven organisation.

As the Named Nurse for Children in Care, you will provide professional, clinical and strategic leadership to ensure high‑quality health provision for children and young people in care across Herefordshire and Worcestershire.

On a day‑to‑day basis, you will lead, support and supervise a team of Specialist Nurses for Children in Care, providing expert advice on complex safeguarding and health matters, quality‑assuring health assessments and care plans, and supporting staff development through supervision and appraisal.

You will work closely with Local Authority colleagues, Designated Professionals and multi‑agency partners
, contributing to meetings, panels and strategic forums, and ensuring statutory responsibilities and performance standards are met.

The role includes monitoring performance and data
, contributing to audits, service improvement and reporting, and using learning to drive quality and consistency across the service. When required, you may undertake or support complex health assessments.

You will balance county‑wide leadership with hands‑on professional input
, working across community settings while promoting trauma‑informed, child‑centred practice and a supportive culture for staff and partners.

At Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust, we are working together to deliver outstanding care. We run community hospitals and community health services across Worcestershire and provide mental health and learning disability services across both Herefordshire and Worcestershire.

Our people (all 4500+ of them) provide services for people of all ages, experiencing both physical and/or mental health conditions from over 100 sites.

We will support you to thrive; offer flexible working options for a great work‑life balance, help you fulfil your ambitions and empower you to make positive changes within your team or service. We value diversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures, and ethnicities.

What we offer:

• 27 days leave plus bank holidays, increasing up to 33 days with long service
• Generous NHS pension and enhanced pay when you work unsocial hours
• Flexible and agile working opportunities
• Great maternity, paternity, and adoption support
• Wide range of supportive staff networks
• Health and wellbeing opportunities

If you would like to know more, please visit our website.

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