Registered Nurse for Initial Health Assessments
To undertake Initial Health Assessments (IHAs) for children in local authority care, ensuring their physical, emotional, and developmental health needs are identified and addressed. This role supports the delivery of statutory duties under the Children Act 1989 and aligns with national guidance for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
Main Duties of the Job
1. Conduct comprehensive health assessments for children and young people in local authority care within statutory timescales (usually within 20 working days of entry to care).
2. Gather health and social information from multiple sources, including medical records, carers, and relevant agencies.
3. Assess physical health, growth, and development (e.g., height, weight, immunizations).
4. Evaluate emotional, mental, and behavioral health needs.
5. Identify risk factors such as exposure to abuse, neglect, or substance misuse.
6. Support with developing a detailed health care plan tailored to the child's needs, incorporating short- and long-term goals.
7. Support with the provision of recommendations for medical follow-ups, therapy, or specialist referrals.
8. Prepare for clinics and document all assessments on the clinical system (SystmOne).
About Us
Nimbuscare is a not-for-profit Organisation that aims to be a collaborative and agile provider that cares for its people and patients. Nimbuscare is based in York and is owned by all the practices in the city, however, we deliver services over a wider footprint.
We deliver Urgent Care Services in collaboration with the hospital and GP practices in York, Scarborough, Selby, Malton, and Whitby. We also provide community-based frailty care which focuses on treating people in the community where we can. We also aim to shift services into the community where possible, for example, our Community Diagnostic Centre runs in partnership with the Acute Trust.
We are committed to contributing towards a better NHS based on equity, fairness, innovation, collaboration, and quality.
We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of children/vulnerable adults and expect the same commitment from all staff and volunteers.
Nimbuscare is committed to improving the diversity of its workforce to better reflect the communities it serves. We welcome applications from everyone and work to promote an inclusive supportive culture that values and celebrates our differences.
As a Disability Confident Committed employer, disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for this job are guaranteed an interview.
Nimbuscare does not hold a license to sponsor visa applications.
Person Specification
Experience
* Empathy and a child-centred approach to health care.
* Attention to detail and ability to manage sensitive information.
* Ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines.
* Commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion in practice.
Qualifications
* Experience working with children, including those with complex needs or vulnerabilities.
* Knowledge of child development, safeguarding, and health inequalities.
* Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
* Qualified registered health professional (Nurse, or Health Visitor).
* Current registration with NMC, or equivalent regulatory body.
* Specific training or certification in Children and Young People in Care health.
* Experience in multidisciplinary working within child health or social care.
* Awareness of cultural and linguistic diversity affecting children in care.
Other
* Competence in IT systems ideally SystmOne, or willingness to learn.
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.
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