Job summary
The post holder will work as part of a dedicated Children in Care team within the wider 0-19 Service and will be responsible for assessing, planning and implementing holistic health care plans. This care may be delivered in schools, homes, clinics and other appropriate settings.
The post holder will undertake statutory health assessments and promote the health and wellbeing of children and young people.
(Please note that should we receive a high number of applications, we reserve the right to close the advert earlier than advertised.)
Main duties of the job
Establish clear and effective communication links with young people, parents/carers, social care staff and a range of other professionals from both voluntary and statutory organisations.
Listen and take into account sensitive issues and communicate these to appropriate persons/agencies ensuring that children and young people are protected and that disclosures are acted upon appropriately.
To keep accurate and up to date electronic and written records, provide written reports as requested by the Service Leads.
Utilise a range of communication methods with colleagues and managers to include electronic communication.
Assess, plan and implement interventions and programmes of care for young people within the care system, up to the age of 25 yrs.
Identify the relevant health and social issues within the specific cohort of young people leaving care.
Recognise indicators of child and adult abuse and initiate Safeguarding measures in accordance with recognised policies, and procedures of CCS, and relevant Local Safeguarding Children Board, Safeguarding Adults Boards.
Demonstrate an evidence-based approach to practice to enable the development of a high standard of nursing practice.
Undertake visits in the community, some outside normal working hours, in accordance with CCS Lone Workers Policy.
Undertake health assessments of Children and Young People Leaving Care.
About us
Rated 'Outstanding' by the Care Quality Commission, we are proud to provide high quality innovative services across most of the east of England that enable people to receive care closer to home and live healthier lives.
There's one reason why our services are outstanding - and that's our amazing staff - who, for the seventh year running, rated us incredibly highly in the national staff survey.
If you share our passion for innovative and high-quality care delivery, then please submit your application and join us on our exciting journey as a leading-edge specialist community provider. All are welcome to apply and our promise to you is a culture which prioritises staff engagement and development.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Participate in policy development to improve the service, and update guidelines and standard operating procedures when required.
Take appropriate action in cases of suspected or actual child abuse and work closely with Health Visitors/School Nurses and the Trust Safeguarding Team to ensure that children are protected from harm.
To be familiar with the Trusts Safeguarding Procedures and attend yearly safeguarding updates.
In accordance with the needs of the service, undertake any other duties as required by the Service Manager/ Named Nurse.
Adhere at all times to the NMC Code and Cambridgeshire Community Services NHS Trust Policies.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Participate in policy development to improve the service, and update guidelines and standard operating procedures when required.
Take appropriate action in cases of suspected or actual child abuse and work closely with Health Visitors/School Nurses and the Trust Safeguarding Team to ensure that children are protected from harm.
To be familiar with the Trusts Safeguarding Procedures and attend yearly safeguarding updates.
In accordance with the needs of the service, undertake any other duties as required by the Service Manager/ Named Nurse.
Adhere at all times to the NMC Code and Cambridgeshire Community Services NHS Trust Policies.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Level 1 NMC Registered Nurse
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Knowledge of Child Development
Desirable
- MSPP/ENB 998 or other relevant teaching/assessment qualification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of undertaking statutory health assessments for Looked after Children
- Evidence of assessment of care needs, planning, implementation and evaluation of care plans
- Interest in health promotion, child health and family support
Desirable
- Experience of working in a healthcare or early years setting with Multi-disciplinary Teams
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Written and oral communication skills, to include record keeping, report writing, data collection, and evaluations
- Ability to communicate effectively with young children and their parents/carers.
- Understanding of the NHS and current health policies and priorities.
Desirable
- Advanced IT Skills, including use of Microsoft Office Word and Excel, SystmOne
Safeguarding
Essential
- Ability to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults
- Demonstrates understanding of safeguarding issues
- Appreciates the significance of safeguarding and interprets this accurately for all individual children and young people/vulnerable adults whatever their life circumstances.
Desirable
- Up to date with safeguarding level 3 training.
Working within professional boundaries
Essential
- Accepts responsibility and accountability for own work and can define the responsibilities of others
- Seeks and uses professional support appropriately
- Understands the principle of confidentiality
Emotional awareness
Essential
- Demonstrates empathy for the concerns of others
- Manages strong emotions and responds constructively to the source of problems
- Has a range of mechanisms for dealing with stress, can recognise when to use them and does so
Self awareness
Essential
- Has a realistic knowledge of personal strengths and areas for development
- Can demonstrate flexibility of approach
- Shows a realistic appreciation of the challenges of working with children and young people/vulnerable adults
Other
Essential
- Up to date NMC Registration
Desirable
- Car owner/driver and full, current driving licence and insurance
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Level 1 NMC Registered Nurse
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Knowledge of Child Development
Desirable
- MSPP/ENB 998 or other relevant teaching/assessment qualification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of undertaking statutory health assessments for Looked after Children
- Evidence of assessment of care needs, planning, implementation and evaluation of care plans
- Interest in health promotion, child health and family support
Desirable
- Experience of working in a healthcare or early years setting with Multi-disciplinary Teams
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Written and oral communication skills, to include record keeping, report writing, data collection, and evaluations
- Ability to communicate effectively with young children and their parents/carers.
- Understanding of the NHS and current health policies and priorities.
Desirable
- Advanced IT Skills, including use of Microsoft Office Word and Excel, SystmOne
Safeguarding
Essential
- Ability to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults
- Demonstrates understanding of safeguarding issues
- Appreciates the significance of safeguarding and interprets this accurately for all individual children and young people/vulnerable adults whatever their life circumstances.
Desirable
- Up to date with safeguarding level 3 training.
Working within professional boundaries
Essential
- Accepts responsibility and accountability for own work and can define the responsibilities of others
- Seeks and uses professional support appropriately
- Understands the principle of confidentiality
Emotional awareness
Essential
- Demonstrates empathy for the concerns of others
- Manages strong emotions and responds constructively to the source of problems
- Has a range of mechanisms for dealing with stress, can recognise when to use them and does so
Self awareness
Essential
- Has a realistic knowledge of personal strengths and areas for development
- Can demonstrate flexibility of approach
- Shows a realistic appreciation of the challenges of working with children and young people/vulnerable adults
Other
Essential
- Up to date NMC Registration
Desirable
- Car owner/driver and full, current driving licence and insurance
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).
