Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for a innovative nurse to join our Looked After Children's Team within Havering
We are looking for an enthusiastic and adaptable qualified looked after children' s nurse, to join our caring and progressive team.
We are commissioned to deliver health assessments for children placed in care by the London borough of Havering. Health Assessments are held 6 monthly for children under 5 and yearly for children over 5 years old.
Main duties of the job
- The Looked After Children's (LAC) Nurse will work as an integral part of a multi-agency service to provide a seamless pathway for the holistic care of Looked After Children in Havering. You will aim to improve the health outcomes of Looked after Children in accordance with the Statutory Guidance for Promoting the Health and Wellbeing of Looked After Children (DH & DoE 2015) In addition to providing comprehensive holistic health assessments, the role of the LAC Nurse includes:
- All LAC nurses are registered nurses with additional experience ie: health visitor or school nurse.
- Nurses participate at LAC reviews, professional meetings and network meetings.
- To review Health Care plans.
- Nurses to participate in children and young person wellbeing groups in partnership with colleagues.
- Provide packages of care for individual children.
- Work with other agencies both within and outside of health services.
- Direct referrals to GP and specialities.
- Liaise with multi-disciplinary teams as required.
- Liaise and work with Locality Hubs and Children's Centres.
About us
Probationary Period
This post will be subject to a probationary period. Internal applicants are exempt from the probationary period (unless you are an internal applicant currently part way through a probationary period or currently a bank member of staff).
Starting with NELFT
NELFT place a great deal of importance on new starters being properly welcomed and inducted into the Trust. All new starters will join the Trust on the first Monday of each month and will undertake a comprehensive induction of up to two weeks which will include mandatory training, systems training and the allocation of equipment. As part of the process new starters will have the opportunity to also meet the executive team, senior managers and attend a number of drop in sessions focussing in engagement, health and wellbeing and key processes. The induction will be held at our head office in Rainham, Essex.
High Cost Area Supplement - Outer London
This post also attracts payment for High Cost Area Supplement of 15% of the basic salary (with a minimum of £4,313 to a maximum of £5,436 p.a. pro rata for part time).
Certificates of Sponsorship
Although we are a registered sponsor organisation, we are unable to offer sponsorship for all job roles. Please check your eligibility under the UKVI points based system
Job description
Job responsibilities
Use of AI
Applications for this role should be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used then the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process. This does not prevent applicants seeking appropriate support with applications should they need to for the purposes of any declared disability.
The job description and person specification gives you all the information you need about this role.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NMC Registered Nurse
- Experience of working with LAC
- Experience working with Multi-disciplinary team
- Excellent communication skills
- Demonstrates an understanding of information governance and confidentiality
- Minimum of 2 years community experience
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Experienced nurse for Looked After Children
Communication
Essential
- Excellent communication skills
- Excellent record keeping and report writing
Desirable
- Experience of working with RIO
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.
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 .
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 .
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website .
Employer details
Employer name
NELFT North East London Foundation Trust
Address
Acron Centre
306 London Road
Havering
RM7 9NH