Job summary
Do you want to be part of an innovative, dynamic organisation that is committed to delivering the best care by the best people? We are looking to appoint people who are as passionate about high quality care as we are.
NELFT provides award winning community and mental healthcare for over 2 million people. We work to ensure our patients, their friends and family, feel confident that their health needs are well met. With an excellent reputation for research and development, our skilled health professionals are at the cutting edge of evidence-based innovation, opening up the possibilities for better ways of working and delivery of care.
We are committed to the delivering the best care for our patients. The successful candidate will share this commitment and demonstrate our Trust values.
We are committed to continuous learning to improve patient outcomes so this means that we are also committed to the professional development of our workforce. We want to ensure you have the opportunity to grow and progress within NELFT, so take the first step on this journey by joining us now.
Main duties of the job
The role includes providing specialist advice and participating in training on Looked after Children to all staff within North East London Foundation Trust who come into contact, or work directly with children and their families.
The post holder will complete review health assessments for children and young people and will ensure effective implementation of health care plans for individual children, ensuring all professionals working with Looked after Children have a clear understanding of the roles and responsibilities.
They will require excellent communication and documentation skills.
The post holder will assist the Specialist Nurse for Looked After Children in implementing Government guidance on promoting physical, mental and emotional health of looked after children and young people through targeted health interventions including health promotion initiatives.
The post also requires that the professional will take an active part in supporting the organisation with audit and data collection as required.
The LAC Nurse will attend complex Statutory reviews and ensure all that assessments and plans are of a high quality for submission to the Local Authority.
About us
Starting with NELFT
NELFT place a great deal of importance on new starters being properly welcomed and inducted into the Trust. All new starters will join the Trust on the first Monday of each month and will undertake a comprehensive induction of up to two weeks which will include mandatory training, systems training and the allocation of equipment. As part of the process new starters will have the opportunity to also meet the executive team, senior managers and attend a number of drop-in sessions focusing on engagement, health and wellbeing and key processes. The induction will be held at our head office in Rainham, Essex.
Probationary Period
This post will be subject to a probationary period. Internal applicants are exempt from the probationary period (unless you are an internal applicant currently part way through a probationary period or currently a bank member of staff).
High-Cost Area Supplement
This post also attracts payment for High-Cost Area Supplement of 15% of the basic salary (minimum payment of £4,551 and a maximum payment of £5,735) pro rata for part time staff.
Certificates of Sponsorship
Although we are a registered sponsor organisation, we are unable to offer sponsorship for all job roles. Please check your eligibility under the UKVI points based system
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached Job Description & Person Specification for further details on this vacancy.
Use of AI
Applications for this role should be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used then the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process. This does not prevent applicants seeking appropriate support with applications should they need to for the purposes of any declared disability.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached Job Description & Person Specification for further details on this vacancy.
Use of AI
Applications for this role should be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used then the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process. This does not prevent applicants seeking appropriate support with applications should they need to for the purposes of any declared disability.
Person Specification
Essential
Essential
- Registered Nurse / Registered Children's Nurse
- Experience of working with Children in Care
- Community experience
Desirable
- Specialist Community Practitioner School Nursing / Health Visiting
Essential
Essential
- Recognise and respond appropriately to child safeguarding concerns
- Assess health needs, initiate plan and evaluate programmes of care
- Good communication skills - written, verbal/non verbal
- Experience working with diverse communities
- Commitment to own personal and professional development
- Computer skills
- Able to travel efficiently throughout NELFT
Essential
Essential
- Ability to prioritise and manage time and workload
- Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team
Essential
Essential
- Ability to demonstrate understanding of current policies and procedures relating to Children In Care
- An understanding of the health needs for looked after children
- An understanding of legislation or supporting documents for looked after children
Essential
Essential
- Able to demonstrate Trust Values
Person Specification
Essential
Essential
- Registered Nurse / Registered Children's Nurse
- Experience of working with Children in Care
- Community experience
Desirable
- Specialist Community Practitioner School Nursing / Health Visiting
Essential
Essential
- Recognise and respond appropriately to child safeguarding concerns
- Assess health needs, initiate plan and evaluate programmes of care
- Good communication skills - written, verbal/non verbal
- Experience working with diverse communities
- Commitment to own personal and professional development
- Computer skills
- Able to travel efficiently throughout NELFT
Essential
Essential
- Ability to prioritise and manage time and workload
- Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team
Essential
Essential
- Ability to demonstrate understanding of current policies and procedures relating to Children In Care
- An understanding of the health needs for looked after children
- An understanding of legislation or supporting documents for looked after children
Essential
Essential
- Able to demonstrate Trust Values
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
