This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced nurse to join our dedicated Looked after Children’s nursing team within Barnet.
We are an integrated team working with a range of providers to include professionals from education, social care and health.
The post holder will be responsible for a caseload of looked after children and young people, autonomously undertaking direct specialist clinical work including carrying out statutory health assessment reviews on Looked after Children.
The post holder will work in partnership with the Named nurse and Named Dr for LAC to implement National Guidance and Local Policy for Looked after Children
The post holder will work with colleagues to ensure Looked after Children receive timely, child and young person focused assessments and interventions in line with Statutory Guidance
The post holder will deliver training to foster carers and other health and social care professionals
The post holder will have responsibility for children placed out of borough. This includes undertaking the health assessment and/or liaison with other agencies and services, coordinating effective care and acting as an advocate where necessary.
The post holder will provide expertise and demonstrate sophisticated clinical skills to work directly with vulnerable children and adolescents from a background of trauma and/or neglect.
You will be joining an award-winning team who are dedicated to providing excellent health care to Looked after Children. We are committed to achieving high standards and developing this specialist area of nursing and our team.
Just as we care about our patients’ wellbeing, we care about yours!
We can offer you:
• A comprehensive induction into the community service followed by a local induction to introduce you to the role
• Car lease scheme *T&C’s apply
• Flexible working option
• Annual travel card loan
• Training, support and development in your career
To have a full look at our benefits and what it’s like working for us please go here:
Please refer to job description, person specification and trust values, for outline of skills, knowledge and experience required
This advert closes on Friday 10 Jan 2025