Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board

Children Looked After Nurse

The closing date is 22 January 2026

Job summary

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board, Central Area is seeking a motivated and compassionate Children's Looked After Nurse to join our dedicated Children's Looked After Nursing Team in the Denbighshire Area. We are seeking a practitioner that is passionate about improving outcomes for children and young people in care.

This is a vital role supporting some of the most vulnerable children and young people across North Wales, ensuring they receive high-quality and child-centred healthcare.

You will work collaboratively with local authorities, education, primary care, carers and specialist services across the region to promote positive health outcomes and advocate for the needs and rights of children who are looked after, making a meaningful difference.

If you are committed to improving the health and wellbeing of children who are looked after and want to be part of a team that values compassion, collaboration, and excellence, we would love to hear from you.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be responsible for completing statutory health assessments for children and young people who are looked after, in line with Welsh Government guidance and BCUHB standards.

o To develop, implement, and review individual health care plans that reflect each child's unique needs.

o To provide specialist clinical advice to foster carers, social workers, and multi-agency partners.

o To contribute to multi-agency meetings, care planning, and safeguarding processes across the six North Wales local authorities.

o To promote physical, emotional, and developmental wellbeing using evidence-based practice.

o To maintain accurate, timely, and high-quality clinical documentation in accordance with BCUHB & NMC requirements.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and /or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

About us

If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and 'Proud to Lead' competence framework.

Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the "Disability Confident Employer" scheme.

Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

Details

Date posted

08 January 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£39,263 to £47,280 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Job share

Reference number

050-NMR023-0126

Job locations

To be confirmed

To be confirmed

To be confirmed

LL18 3DP


Job description

Job responsibilities

You will be able to locate a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents or please click "Apply now" to view in Trac.

Job description

Job responsibilities

You will be able to locate a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents or please click "Apply now" to view in Trac.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • NMC Registered Nurse
  • Health Visitor / School Nurse / CAMHS / or Paediatric Nursing Qualification (degree or equivalent)

Desirable

  • Family Planning / Sexual Health

Experience

Essential

  • Safeguarding experience
  • Experience of working with families

Skills

Essential

  • Ability to manage caseload working under pressure and prioritise workload
  • Ability to work with minimal supervision and to take charge
  • IT Skills
  • Knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection procedures and practice
  • Ability to communicate effectively
  • Act as a positive role model, sharing skills and knowledge

Desirable

  • Ability to speak Welsh / or to learn Welsh
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • NMC Registered Nurse
  • Health Visitor / School Nurse / CAMHS / or Paediatric Nursing Qualification (degree or equivalent)

Desirable

  • Family Planning / Sexual Health

Experience

Essential

  • Safeguarding experience
  • Experience of working with families

Skills

Essential

  • Ability to manage caseload working under pressure and prioritise workload
  • Ability to work with minimal supervision and to take charge
  • IT Skills
  • Knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection procedures and practice
  • Ability to communicate effectively
  • Act as a positive role model, sharing skills and knowledge

Desirable

  • Ability to speak Welsh / or to learn Welsh

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board

Address

To be confirmed

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To be confirmed

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Employer's website

https://bcuhb.nhs.wales/train-work-live/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board

Address

To be confirmed

To be confirmed

To be confirmed

LL18 3DP


Employer's website

https://bcuhb.nhs.wales/train-work-live/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Service Manager

Sharon Gammon

Sharon.Gammon@wales.nhs.uk

07825244704

Details

Date posted

08 January 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£39,263 to £47,280 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Job share

Reference number

050-NMR023-0126

Job locations

To be confirmed

To be confirmed

To be confirmed

LL18 3DP


Supporting documents

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