Job summary
An opportunity has
arisen for an experienced Health Visitor or School Nurse to work within the
Safeguarding Childrens Team as a Specialist Nurse for Looked after Children.
The successful applicant will be responsible for managing and monitoring the
delivery and the heath care for children and young people who are looked after
within the FCHC area.
You will work both directly and indirectly with looked after children and young people to implement and monitor personal health plans in order to improve health outcomes.
You will provide leadership and expertise for colleagues working in FCHC, CFHS, Commissioning, Social Services and for foster carers, residential workers as well as children and young people in care.
You will be part of a dedicated team that is highly motivated to ensure that safe and effective services for safeguarding children remains a priority for all staff working in First Community Health & Care.
You will be well supported to further your professional knowledge and skills in this highly specialised area and given the opportunity to conduct supervision sessions and training.
Main duties of the job
Multi-agency and professional working is essential
to this role, so you will need to possess excellent communication skills, be
self- motivated, work as an autonomous practitioner, and have a keen desire to
improve the outcomes for looked after children and their families.
If you are
interested working with this group of children and young people who are
especially vulnerable and are well recognised as having increased health needs
then we would like to hear from you.
Applicants will need to have at least 3 years post
registration experience, and be able to demonstrate knowledge and experience in
the field of safeguarding children.
First Community Health & Care recognises its responsibility to safeguard
and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and
to protecting them from the risk of harm.
We expect all staff to undertake this
commitment and applicants will be subject to recruitment processes that support
this.
About us
Do you want to be part of an organisation that was rated best provider of NHS care to work for nationwide? (2023 staff survey results)
First Community is a staff owned
social enterprise rated Good by CQC, which delivers NHS community services across
east Surrey and parts of West Sussex. We
are looking for individuals who share our values First-rate care, First-rate people,
First-rate value.
First Community is a great place
to work, everyone has a voice and is supported to develop their career to its
full potential. We offer all our staff: NHS terms and conditions, high quality
training and development opportunities, flexible working to enable a good work
life balance, an inclusive and friendly work environment, an NHS pension,
flexible retirement options and various employee benefits.
Please talk to us before applying
or at interview about the flexibility you need. We may not be able to meet your
needs exactly, but we do promise to fully consider your request and meet your needs
where possible. Please note, flexible working options may vary depending on the
role.
At First Community we welcome
applications from black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+
candidates and candidates with disabilities. We ensure that all applicants are
treated fairly and consistently at every stage of the recruitment process,
including the consideration of reasonable adjustments.
Sustainability is integral to
First Community achieving the NHS Net Zero target.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will work closely with the Named
Nurse for Safeguarding Children in First Community Health and Care (FCHC),
Named Nurse for Looked After Children in Children and Family Health Surrey
(CFHS), Designated Nurse for Looked after Children, the Designated Doctor
for Looked After Children, and the Safeguarding Children team to ensure that
structures are in place to plan, manage and monitor the delivery of health care
to all children who are looked after.
They will provide leadership and expertise for
colleagues working in FCHC, CFHS, ICB, social services and for foster carers,
residential workers as well as children and young people in care.
The post holder will work collaboratively with
Childrens Services in providing seamless care to this group of children /
young people, and have an oversight of the caseloads held by the SE quadrant as
agreed.
Provide support and guidance for Senior Staff
Nurses of the Looked After Children Health team who work with the Unaccompanied
Asylum Seeking Children placed within a 20 mile radius of Surrey placed out of
county.
Occasional cover for Multiagency Safeguarding
Meetings for Children Looked After
Key member of the Safeguarding Children Team
working within the legislation and Guidance to Children Act (1989 & 2004),
Working Together (2013) and SSCP procedures. Surrey procedures for the
protection of vulnerable adults.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will work closely with the Named
Nurse for Safeguarding Children in First Community Health and Care (FCHC),
Named Nurse for Looked After Children in Children and Family Health Surrey
(CFHS), Designated Nurse for Looked after Children, the Designated Doctor
for Looked After Children, and the Safeguarding Children team to ensure that
structures are in place to plan, manage and monitor the delivery of health care
to all children who are looked after.
They will provide leadership and expertise for
colleagues working in FCHC, CFHS, ICB, social services and for foster carers,
residential workers as well as children and young people in care.
The post holder will work collaboratively with
Childrens Services in providing seamless care to this group of children /
young people, and have an oversight of the caseloads held by the SE quadrant as
agreed.
Provide support and guidance for Senior Staff
Nurses of the Looked After Children Health team who work with the Unaccompanied
Asylum Seeking Children placed within a 20 mile radius of Surrey placed out of
county.
Occasional cover for Multiagency Safeguarding
Meetings for Children Looked After
Key member of the Safeguarding Children Team
working within the legislation and Guidance to Children Act (1989 & 2004),
Working Together (2013) and SSCP procedures. Surrey procedures for the
protection of vulnerable adults.
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of current legislation related to Children in care, Child protection and information sharing.
- Knowledge of principles of supervision, audit and research.
- Knowledge of health issues relating to Children in need.
- Demonstrate an awareness of the complex issues involved when working across organisations and disciplines.
- Understanding of NMC Code of Conduct scope of professional practice.
Desirable
- Teaching, presentation and facilitation skills.
- Research and auditing skills
Skills
Essential
- Excellent organisational skills and an ability to prioritise and work under pressure.
- Ability to work independently.
- Ability to cope with long periods of intense concentration.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Including ability to build a rapport and establish good one to one relationships.
- Ability to work independently and to make decisions.
- Ability and capacity to think widely and openly to analyse complex problems and develop solutions.
- Ability to diffuse anxiety, gain confidence and stimulate a climate of learning and openness.
- Ability to be flexible and adaptable to the needs of children and families.
- Ability to critically appraise research findings and draw out significance for clinical practice.
- IT literate.
- Ability to write clear reports.
- Ability to pay attention to detail.
- Ability to travel to different sites, including within 20 miles of FCHC Surrey border.
Desirable
- Abilities which will assist the post holder to perform more effectively in the role, motivated, enthusiastic, deadlines, etc.
- Experience of working to deadlines
Other
Essential
- Car driver
- Ability to travel to different sites
Qualifications
Essential
- RGN/RN, RSCN
- Specialist Community Practitioner qualification
- Degree
- Research and auditing skills
Desirable
- Specialist Practice/teacher qualification
- Education certificate
- Masters Degree
- Trained Child protection supervisor
- Surrey Safeguarding Childrens Partnership Trainer
Experience
Essential
- 3 years post community / specialist qualification
- Experience of working with vulnerable families
- Experience of across agency working
- Experience of participating in research/audits and implementing evidence based practice
- Experience of implementing and facilitating education and training programmes
- Experience of participating in safeguarding children supervision
- Experience of developing strategies, clinical guidelines and policies
- Experience of working in highly emotional / distressing circumstances
Desirable
- Line Management
- Safeguarding Children Advisor
- Previous experience with Looked After Children
- Demonstrate work experience at Masters Level
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of current legislation related to Children in care, Child protection and information sharing.
- Knowledge of principles of supervision, audit and research.
- Knowledge of health issues relating to Children in need.
- Demonstrate an awareness of the complex issues involved when working across organisations and disciplines.
- Understanding of NMC Code of Conduct scope of professional practice.
Desirable
- Teaching, presentation and facilitation skills.
- Research and auditing skills
Skills
Essential
- Excellent organisational skills and an ability to prioritise and work under pressure.
- Ability to work independently.
- Ability to cope with long periods of intense concentration.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Including ability to build a rapport and establish good one to one relationships.
- Ability to work independently and to make decisions.
- Ability and capacity to think widely and openly to analyse complex problems and develop solutions.
- Ability to diffuse anxiety, gain confidence and stimulate a climate of learning and openness.
- Ability to be flexible and adaptable to the needs of children and families.
- Ability to critically appraise research findings and draw out significance for clinical practice.
- IT literate.
- Ability to write clear reports.
- Ability to pay attention to detail.
- Ability to travel to different sites, including within 20 miles of FCHC Surrey border.
Desirable
- Abilities which will assist the post holder to perform more effectively in the role, motivated, enthusiastic, deadlines, etc.
- Experience of working to deadlines
Other
Essential
- Car driver
- Ability to travel to different sites
Qualifications
Essential
- RGN/RN, RSCN
- Specialist Community Practitioner qualification
- Degree
- Research and auditing skills
Desirable
- Specialist Practice/teacher qualification
- Education certificate
- Masters Degree
- Trained Child protection supervisor
- Surrey Safeguarding Childrens Partnership Trainer
Experience
Essential
- 3 years post community / specialist qualification
- Experience of working with vulnerable families
- Experience of across agency working
- Experience of participating in research/audits and implementing evidence based practice
- Experience of implementing and facilitating education and training programmes
- Experience of participating in safeguarding children supervision
- Experience of developing strategies, clinical guidelines and policies
- Experience of working in highly emotional / distressing circumstances
Desirable
- Line Management
- Safeguarding Children Advisor
- Previous experience with Looked After Children
- Demonstrate work experience at Masters Level
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
