Named Nurse for Children in Care

Named Nurse for Children in Care Join to apply for the Named Nurse for Children in Care role at HCRG Care Group. Package Description 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 everyday purchases such as 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 as 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, backed up by at least £100,000 of ring‑fenced innovation funding each year, to help us deliver our purpose: changing lives through transforming health and care 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 Job Introduction We are looking for an experienced, motivated and trauma‑informed Registered Nurse to take on the pivotal role of Named Nurse for Children in Care within our BSW 0‑19 Service. This is a senior leadership post, responsible for leading the Children in Care team and ensuring we meet our contractual and statutory responsibilities to Children in Care across Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire. Working closely with safeguarding colleagues and a range of partner agencies, you will champion best practice, drive high‑quality service delivery, and ensure that Children in Care receive coordinated, compassionate and effective health support. HCRG Care Group is committed to delivering outstanding services for children, young people and families. As our Named Nurse for Children in Care, you will play a crucial role in shaping provision, influencing practice, and ensuring that every child in care receives the high‑quality support they deserve. Part‑time role, 30 hours per week. Responsibilities At all times, work as a member of the Children in Care team, local safeguarding teams, the wider HCRG Care Group safeguarding and Children in Care sub‑committee and the Strive for Better safeguarding and Children in Care operational group. Develop programmes and pathways that support the team to deliver their contractual obligations and to optimise health outcomes for Children in Care, contributing to the development of wider organisational Children in Care policies, processes and procedures. Be trauma‑aware and understand 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 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 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. Provide advice and signposting to other professionals about legal processes, key research and policy documents. About the Company 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 a Disability Confident and Committed company, working to provide facilities, work‑environment adjustments and technical solutions to be as inclusive of everyone as possible. We’re committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from a broad, diverse range of people. Safeguarding and protecting children, young people and vulnerable adults is of the utmost importance. All candidates undergo a safer recruitment process, including disclosure of criminal records and vetting checks. 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