Main area Specialist Nurse – (Children in Care) Grade Band 6
Contract Fixed term: 12 months (Duty Nurse: 0121 466 4648)
Hours Part time - 25 hours per week
Job ref 820-7063949-CF
Employer Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type NHS
Site St Stepehens Centre
Town Birmingham
Salary £37,338 - £44,962 per annum
Salary period Yearly
Closing 02/04/2025 23:59
Interview date 10/04/2025
Band 6 Specialist Nurse – Children in Care
Job overview
We are seeking a Band 6 nurse to join our team. If you are passionate about supporting young people in care and those that support them then this is the role for you.
We are a large, friendly team supporting Birmingham Children in Care and those placed in the city from other areas.
We are looking for a committed, enthusiastic hard working new team member.
Main duties of the job
* Under the guidance of the Lead Specialist Nurse, be responsible for assessing, planning and reviewing the health needs of Children in Care. Identifying outstanding health needs and supporting young people to address their health requirements.
* To support the Lead Specialist Nurse and be professionally and legally accountable and responsible for all aspects of own work and caseload.
* To assist and support the development and innovation of the service within, to enable the team to provide provisions in a timely and up to date evidence-based manner.
* To support children, young people, their families and carers to implement appropriate health plans and work effectively within residential settings, providing advice, guidance and support as appropriate.
* To manage a variety of complex and sensitive patient casework commensurate to the nature of the post.
* To undertake patient health assessments and assess health needs holistically to develop a health plan that relates to the individual children and young person.
* To review the health care plan associated with individual children or young person’s circumstances and ensure the health plan is implemented both inside and outside of the borough.
* To make appropriate referrals to other multi-disciplinary services and/or carry out follow-up investigations.
* To advocate on behalf of children and young people, identifying health needs and barriers that prevent access to appropriate services.
* To ensure that services and provisions for Children in Care and Care Leavers are developed and in place, in line with current evidence-based practice and national guidance and policies.
* To provide a Leaving Care Summary for care leavers, providing support, specialist advice, referral and advocacy.
* To effectively communicate complex and sensitive information with colleagues and multidisciplinary agencies.
* To undertake tasks appropriate to band of post to support the Safeguarding Team.
* To participate in the education and training of colleagues, students and associated health professionals.
* To collect and collate activity statistics and act upon within agreed timescales.
* To manage own appraisal and personal development planning and participate in CPD activities.
* To plan, deliver and evaluate interactive, evidence-based training for Children in Care staff.
* To ensure that children and young people have access to information on existing care and health services.
* To undertake additional training as required to enhance personal knowledge and practice.
* To undertake other duties commensurate with this grade of post in agreement with the relevant line manager.
Person specification
Qualifications/ Training
* Registered Nurse
* Educated to Degree level in relevant subject or equivalent level of experience.
* Evidence of post qualifying and continuing professional development.
* Relevant Community experience.
Experience
* Significant skills/ experience working within the field of safeguarding children/young people.
Skills/knowledge
* Extensive knowledge of children’s rights / legislation and application to practice.
* Knowledge, experience and understanding of child development.
* Evidence of experience and understanding of quality measurement processes.
* Experience of working with children in the care system including children with learning disabilities.
* Ability to work in a team.
Other job requirements
* Full clean driving license and willingness to commute Citywide and beyond.
* Willingness to undertake evening work.
Disability Confident Employer and Guaranteed Interview Scheme
BCHC offers a guaranteed interview to any candidate who is Disabled, Neurodiverse, has a hidden or long term health condition as recognised under the Equality Act 2010, providing they meet the essential criteria of the job role.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Birmingham is a fantastic place to live and we serve a wide range of people and communities. BCHC are an advocate of diversity.
Flexible Working
Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust (BCHC) supports a variety of flexible working practices.
Benefits of working for us:
* Full NHS terms and conditions including extensive holidays.
* Attractive relocation payment if you relocate to the local area.
* Discounts for local and national retailers.
* Dedicated well-being services for all employees.
* Flexible working where possible.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020.
Application numbers
***This job advert will close as soon as sufficient applications have been received. Please apply for this job as soon as you can, if interested***
Name Adenike Jolaosho Job title Named Nurse and Clinical Service Manager
Duty Nurse on 0121 466 3648
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