Children in Care Nurse

3 weeks ago

Bristol, United Kingdom Sirona care & health CIC Full time

Job summary

The Looked After Children's Health Team (LAC) provides specialist health input to all Looked After Children aged 0 to 18 years from Bristol. This includes Initial and Review Health Assessments and referrals to other services according to identified health needs. Assessments may be provided for children living in the area under the responsibility of a different LAC team, as agreed under specific organizational arrangements by the Designated Nurse and Designated Doctor for LAC.

The team provides consultation and guidance to young people, foster carers and professionals social workers as appropriate. Training sessions with these groups and other professionals is delivered by all clinical staff in the team.

Main duties of the job

The purpose of this role is to contribute to the work of the LAC Health Team by providing nursing input for the 5 to 19 age range, working closely with the Named Nurse. The post-holder will:

1. Plan and deliver Review Health Assessments for 5 to 18 year olds as allocated. This includes completing health summary and action plan; reviewing the action plan after 3 months. Produce a follow up letter to the young person and carer as required.

2. Provide sexual health advice and services to young people in the LAC population.

3. Provide health information to Care Experienced young people using the Health Passport.

4. Attend meetings and participate in events involving Looked After Children as agreed with the Named Nurse for LAC.

5. Work closely with social workers, CAMHS, and other partners to meet the needs of Looked After Children and Young People and improve their health outcomes.

6. Participate in peer supervision within the LAC team and receive line management from the Named Nurse for LAC

About us

Ever dreamt about a career that sparks excitement and fosters your professional growth? Picture yourself waking up eager to make a real difference in our community, surrounded by teams who value your unique ideas.

We are Sirona care & health - England's largest provider of Adult's and Children's Community Services and we'd love for you to join us in Bristol, North Somerset or South Gloucestershire.

Agenda for Change Salary, full NHS benefits, 27+ days' annual leave, and participation in the NHS Pension Scheme - just a glimpse of the benefits you'll receive.

We welcome and encourage all applicants. We are committed to having a workforce that reflects the communities we support and are proactively seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce. We know diversity fosters creativity and innovation.

We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where all belong. We aim to draw upon the widest possible range of views and experiences to meet the changing needs of our colleagues, partners and communities we serve.

Whether you're starting your journey in healthcare, looking for a fresh challenge within the NHS, or contemplating a career change, don't be daunted by the prospect of something different - we create development opportunities for all our colleagues and apprentices.

Interested? View our benefits leaflet which you can find attached to this vacancy.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description for a full list of duties and responsibilities before applying for this position.

Sirona care & health currently recruit overseas nursing and therapy staff through an NHS Trust Supplier and we adhere to the NHSE Code of Practice in relation to applicants from Red List countries. We are therefore, unable to accept any direct applications to this advert from candidates who are not already based in the UK.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Holds recognised qualification in first level registered nursing as recognised by the NMC Safeguarding Children Training at Level 3

Desirable

Public Health Qualification

Knowledge

Essential

An understanding of statutory/local policies and procedures including Vulnerable Children, NMC Code of Conduct, PCT Policies/Values A knowledge of Guidance / Research relating to Children in Care particularly Health Needs Relevant experience in children and young people's nursing/health field Ability to Communicate with Engage with & advocate for Children & Young People in care

Desirable

Mental Health knowledge Knowledge of the statutory responsibilities for children in care Public Health knowledge or experience

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