Specialist Nurse for Looked After Children
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.
Main duties of the job
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, which includes undertaking health assessments and/or liaising 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 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.
About us
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.
* Training, support and development in your career.
Job responsibilities
Please refer to job description, person specification and trust values for an outline of skills, knowledge and experience required.
Person Specification
Education/Qualification
* Registered Nurse (RGN/BSc).
* Educated to degree level in nursing or health related field or equivalent.
* Minimum of two years post registration experience working in the acute sector or in the community.
* Post qualification degree in health visiting or other health related subject.
Experience
* Working with children, adolescents, and families in a range of health settings.
* Teaching groups and individuals.
* Working with other statutory and voluntary agencies.
* Experience of working with Children in Care or a sound understanding.
* Working in a multicultural setting.
* Consultation with young people.
Skills & Knowledge
* Knowledge of clinical governance as it applies to Child Protection and risk management.
* Knowledge of current relevant research findings in children's health.
* Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
* Good analytical skills and the ability to make sound judgments.
* Good organizational skills and ability to work under pressure.
* Ability to develop and monitor standards of practice by use of audit and research.
* Excellent presentation skills.
* IT literate including the ability to use Excel and interpret data.
* Knowledge of local authority policy and practice including Children in Need.
* Knowledge of the Children Act Working Together, All London Procedures.
* Understanding of health issues affecting children and adolescents.
* Excellent written and oral communication skills in one-to-one and group situations.
* Ability to secure health information from relevant health specialists to inform the process of assessment.
* Ability to formulate Review Health Assessment reports.
Key Attributes
* Committed to the development of excellent services focusing on improved outcomes for children and young people in Care.
* Mutual respect, always treating others with courtesy and respect.
* Share information and good practice appropriately.
* Takes responsibility for own actions.
* Promotes teamwork.
* Able to travel outside of London.
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.
£51,883 to £58,544 per annum inclusive of HCAS.
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