Job overview

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced nurse to join our dedicated Children Looked After (CLA) Nursing Team.

The number of Children Looked After (CLA) and the movement of children in and out of care is increasing. The demand for statutory health assessments is constantly challenging with over 50% of Buckinghamshire Children looked After paced outside of the county borders. 

As an expert clinician the specialist nurse will undertake quality Review Health Assessments (RHA’s) alongside wrap-a-round health care supporting therapeutic relationships with the goal of improved health outcomes for the babies, children and young people we care for.

Main duties of the job

·      This is a privileged role looking after the health needs of some of the most vulnerable yet resilient children in our community.

       The post holder will be responsible for a caseload of children looked after and children known to the youth justice service, autonomously undertaking direct specialist clinical work including carrying out statutory health assessment reviews.

The post holder will work in partnership with the Named and Designated professionals to implement National Guidance and Local Policy for Children Looked After.

The post holder will support training to other health and social care professionals. 

The post holder will have responsibility for children placed out of Buckinghamshire. This includes undertaking the health assessment and/or liaison 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 who are dedicated to providing excellent health care to Children Looked After, Care Leavers and children known to the youth justice service.  We are committed to achieving high standards and developing this specialist area of nursing and our team.

Working for our organisation

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What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?

As part of our BHT family, you’ll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.

Alongside NHS benefits of generous annual leave entitlement and pension scheme, you'll have access to NHS discount schemes. 

We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.

What do we stand for?

Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.

Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.

We are working hard to increase diversity at all levels within the trust. We believe a diverse workforce can have a positive effect on both staff wellbeing and patient outcomes.

We welcome applications from black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates, candidates with disabilities and care-experienced candidates.

We are proud to achieve the Gold award for the Armed Forces Covenant and support applications from the Armed Forces Community. Please contact [email protected] (our Armed Forces Covenant Lead) if you would like guidance or assistance with your application.

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