Job summary
An exciting new opportunity has arisen to join our expanding team of nurses within the Children in Care (CIC) Service. We are looking for compassionate, motivated, and enthusiastic nurses who are committed to improving outcomes for children and young people in care.
The successful post holders will work closely with the Named Nurse for Children in Care and wider multidisciplinary health team to deliver a high-quality, evidence-based service that promotes, protects, and improves the health and wellbeing of Children in Care. The role includes undertaking statutory health assessments, identifying health needs, and supporting the delivery of holistic, child-centred care.
Working collaboratively with partner agencies and the wider children's workforce, the post holder will contribute to safeguarding, health promotion, and ensuring children and young people receive timely and appropriate health interventions.
Main duties of the job
Establish clear and effective communication links with young people, parents/carers, social care staff and a range of other professionals from both voluntary and statutory organisations.
Listen and take into account sensitive issues and communicate these to appropriate persons/agencies ensuring that children and young people are protected and that disclosures are acted upon appropriately.
To keep accurate and up to date electronic and written records, provide written reports as requested by the Service Leads.
Utilise a range of communication methods with colleagues and managers to include electronic communication.
Assess, plan and implement interventions and programmes of care for young people within the care system, up to the age of 25 yrs.
Identify the relevant health and social issues within the specific cohort of young people leaving care.
Recognise indicators of child and adult abuse and initiate Safeguarding measures in accordance with recognised policies and procedures.
About us
At the Dudley Group our patients and staff are at the heart of all that we do and that is to provide a world class service that aligns with our vision of "excellent health care, improved health for all". We are seeking to recruit staff who share our vision and values of making Dudley Group an incredible workplace.
As part of the NHS People Promise, your wellbeing is our priority, and we are committed to ensuring our employees achieve a healthy work-life balance supported by our flexible working options and by making reasonable adjustments where possible. We believe no-one should have to sacrifice family, friends, or their personal interests for work. We are a modern employer able to attract and retain high quality staff through our commitment to the NHS People Promise.
As an employer, we foster an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, supported, and empowered to contribute their best. We want to ensure that our workforce is representative of the population we serve. More information - inclusive practice people promise.
Dudley Group offer many opportunities for our staff to develop and grow within their roles through our Learning & OD Team. These include topics such as communication, wellbeing, team development, cultural competency, and values.
Please click below to view our EDI page: Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion - The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust (dgft.nhs.uk)
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description for full details of the main duties and responsibilities that the post holder is required to undertake
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse with current NMC Registration
- 1st level degree or demonstrate equivalent in experience and knowledge
- Teaching qualification or can demonstrate relevant experience
Desirable
- SCPHN/RHV qualification
Knowledge
Essential
- Strong working knowledge of Adult & Child safeguarding practice, legislation and policies and can demonstrate have they have used this to safeguard children
- Sound knowledge and understanding of current issues affecting children in care
- Understands impact of abuse on the health and wellbeing of the child and can demonstrate how this has influenced their practice
Experience
Essential
- Relevant post-registration experience of working in a community setting.
- Experience of working in a health setting with children and young people who have experienced trauma and neglect
- Experience and understanding of child development and the lifelong impact of adverse childhood experiences
- Experience of health promotion, protection and improvement
Analytical & Judgement Skills
Essential
- Demonstrate how they are skilled in identifying and assessing risk
- Demonstrate how they use data and feedback to develop service
- Demonstrate their critical reasoning in practice
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
The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Russells Hall Hospital
Russells Hall Hospital
Dudley
DY1 2HQ
United Kingdom
Employer's website
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