Band 6 Children in Care Nurse

Band 6 Children in Care Nurse Are you looking for an exciting new challenge? Do you want to make a difference to a young person's life? If so, you will be interested in an exciting opportunity to work within the Children in Care team in Birmingham. An opportunity has arisen for a band 6 nurse to work with Unaccompanied Asylum Seekers in the New to Country team. The service has been running for over 6 years and continues to grow and evolve. You will work as part of a small team to support the health needs of unaccompanied young people arriving in the country. This includes referring for TB testing, blood tests and referring to specialist services as required. You will also complete statutory review health assessments that children in care require each year. If you enjoy health promotion, then there is plenty of opportunity to do this as part of the role. This is an exciting challenge for someone who is compassionate about meeting the needs of these young vulnerable people. We work in the clinic setting and, in the community, visiting Foster Homes and Supported Accommodation. We work closely with foster carers, support workers, interpreters and social workers. If you think this may be the role for you, we look forward to hearing from you. Informal visits or questions are welcome. Main duties Assess, plan and review the health needs of Children in Care under the guidance of the Lead Specialist Nurse. Identify outstanding health needs and support young people to address their health requirements. Be professionally and legally accountable and responsible for all aspects of own caseload. Assist in the development and innovation of the service to ensure timely, evidence‑based provision. Support children, young people, families and carers to implement appropriate health plans and work effectively within residential settings. Manage complex and sensitive patient casework, oversee clinical functions, manage distressing situations and undertake administrative activities to ensure records are uploaded onto systems accurately and on time. Undertake patient health assessments and develop holistic health plans considering physical, emotional, behavioural, social and developmental needs. About Us The Children in Care Nurses undertake statutory health assessments of children and young people in care as required by Birmingham Children’s Trust. Children under 5 years have six monthly review health assessments and those over 5 years have yearly reviews. A specialist service provision exists for Unaccompanied Asylum Seeking Children (New to Country Clinic). Due to the growing number of children placed in Birmingham, two dedicated Out-of-Area Nurses support the review health assessment completion. Details Date posted: 04 December 2025 Pay scheme: Agenda for Change Band: 6 Salary: £38,682 to £46,580 a year (pro‑rata) Contract: Permanent Working pattern: Part‑time Reference number: 820‑7613906‑CF Location: St Stephens Centre, 171 Nineveh Road, Birmingham, B21 0SY Job responsibilities Advocate on behalf of children and young people, identifying health needs and barriers to service access. Ensure services and provisions for Children in Care and Care Leavers are in place, following current evidence‑based practice and national guidance. Provide a Leaving Care Summary for care leavers and promote independent living. Communicate complex information with colleagues and multidisciplinary agencies to deliver quality service and contribute to development. Support the Safeguarding Team, identifying and escalating concerns related to duty of care. Educate and train colleagues, students and health professionals, Foster Carers and other relevant parties. Collect and collate activity statistics, reporting outcomes within agreed timescales. Manage own appraisal and CPD, accessing training in line with the Inter‑collegiate Guidance. Plan, deliver and evaluate evidence‑based training for Children in Care staff. Maintain records that reflect health information, care plans and outcomes. Ensure children and young people have access to information on care and health services. Engage in additional training as required to enhance personal practice. Reduce the Trust’s environmental impact, including recycling, energy saving and minimising paper waste. Person Specification Essential Registered Nurse with NMC registration. Degree level education in a relevant subject or specialist course, or equivalent experience working with children in the care system/children with disability. Evidence of post‑qualifying CPD. Relevant community experience with children/young people, including complex emotional health needs or learning disability. Knowledge of children’s rights, legislation, child development and adverse childhood experiences. Ability to work in a team, friendly and approachable, flexible to meet the needs of young people. Full clean driving licence and willingness to commute within the city and beyond. Willingness to undertake evening work. Desirable Specialist Community Public Health Nursing qualification. Experience with unaccompanied asylum‑seeking children. Teaching and assessment qualifications such as ENB 998, City & Guilds 730 or SLAIP. Specialist knowledge acquired through degree training or equivalent experience. Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post requires a disclosure check with the Disclosure and Barring Service, subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. Certificate of Sponsorship Applicants requiring a skilled worker sponsorship will be considered alongside all other applications. For more information, visit the UK Visas and Immigration website. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. Further information can be found on the NHS Careers website. Employer Details Employer: Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS FT Address: St Stephens Centre, 171 Nineveh Road, Birmingham, B21 0SY Website: https://www.bhamcommunity.nhs.uk/ #J-18808-Ljbffr