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 We are seeking to recruit a dynamic and innovative nurse to join our specialist team in Redbridge. You will provide a nursing service to assist NELFT in fulfilling its responsibilities towards looked after children. You will be able to work effectively across health, social care, education and the voluntary sector to achieve the best health outcomes for looked after children. The post holder will deliver review health assessments for children 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. This will be achieved by improving the co-ordination, access and delivery of health care to children and young people in care (0 -19yrs) both living in Redbridge and who are the responsibility of Redbridge. This role will provide a valuable contribution to the wider safeguarding health agenda. They will require excellent communication and documentation skills. The post holder will implement Government guidance on promoting physical, mental and emotional health of looked after children and young people through targeted health interventions including health promotion initiatives. This role requires you to act as an advocate, leader and voice for looked after children. If you feel you have the skills, enthusiasm and ambition to be part of this fantastic team, we would love to hear from you. 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 Date posted 08 November 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £46,148 to £52,809 a year pa (plus HCAS) Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Flexible working Reference number 395-RR914-24 Job locations The Grove Grove Road Chadwell Heath RM6 4XH 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 Nursing or midwifery qualifications and registered with NMC SCPHN HV/SN Minimum 3 years post registration nursing Experience of working with children Desirable ENB 998 or Equivalent Essential Essential Knowledge & experience of safeguarding issues Knowledge & experience in health promotion Training experience Clinical audit experience An understanding of clinical governance framework in relation to practice Can demonstrate management of change both individually and in service delivery Experience of contributing to the development of standards protocols and policies Up-to-date knowledge of legislation and guidance Desirable Experience of working with children who are looked after Able to demonstrate positive contributions to health & wellbeing of looked after children Understanding of social factors affecting wellbeing Evidence of multi- agency working Essential Essential Leadership skills Good communication skills Negotiation skills Motivational skills IT skills The ability to travel efficiently and effectively throughout Redbridge and the surrounding area within acceptable timeframes Self-motivated and organised To be able to assess the health and wellbeing of young people in your care, to include complex emotional support and acute interventions Essential Essential Approachable Non judgemental Able to work autonomously Essential Essential Able to demonstrate Trust Values Person Specification Essential Essential Nursing or midwifery qualifications and registered with NMC SCPHN HV/SN Minimum 3 years post registration nursing Experience of working with children Desirable ENB 998 or Equivalent Essential Essential Knowledge & experience of safeguarding issues Knowledge & experience in health promotion Training experience Clinical audit experience An understanding of clinical governance framework in relation to practice Can demonstrate management of change both individually and in service delivery Experience of contributing to the development of standards protocols and policies Up-to-date knowledge of legislation and guidance Desirable Experience of working with children who are looked after Able to demonstrate positive contributions to health & wellbeing of looked after children Understanding of social factors affecting wellbeing Evidence of multi- agency working Essential Essential Leadership skills Good communication skills Negotiation skills Motivational skills IT skills The ability to travel efficiently and effectively throughout Redbridge and the surrounding area within acceptable timeframes Self-motivated and organised To be able to assess the health and wellbeing of young people in your care, to include complex emotional support and acute interventions Essential Essential Approachable Non judgemental Able to work autonomously 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. 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 NELFT North East London Foundation Trust Address The Grove Grove Road Chadwell Heath RM6 4XH Employer's website https://www.nelft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)