Job summary
- Main area
- Nursing
- Grade
- Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 199-8222034-RB-MC
- Employer
- Croydon Health Services NHS Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Bernard Weatherill House
- Town
- Croydon
- Salary
- £45,953 - £54,254 pa inc HCAS
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 13/09/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Nurse for Children Looked After
Band 6
Croydon is a busy, exciting and diverse place to work. The borough has one of the youngest populations in London and continues to grow.
Croydon Health Services cares for local people at Croydon University Hospital, Purley Memorial Hospital and in clinics and people’s homes all across the borough.
We are a very close-knit and friendly organisation where everyone of our 3600 members of staff is valued. We strongly believe that our employees are our greatest asset and so through Listening into Action – our way of engaging staff - we empower everyone at any level to initiate and bring about real improvements in our care.
Join us and be a part of the team that is making Croydon proud. #choosecroydon
Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Children Looked After (CLA) Health Team at Croydon Health Services NHS Trust as a Band 6 Children Looked After Nurse.
The post holder will work as part of the multidisciplinary health team to improve health outcomes for children and young people looked after. The role involves undertaking statutory Review Health Assessments, developing health action plans, promoting health and wellbeing, and working closely with children, carers, social care and partner agencies.
The successful candidate will be passionate about safeguarding, reducing health inequalities and ensuring children and young people receive high quality, trauma-informed care.
Interviews: 25th September 2026
Main duties of the job
Main duties of the job
- Undertake statutory Review Health Assessments for Children Looked After in line with national guidance and local policy.
- Assess, plan and evaluate the health needs of children and young people.
- Develop and review individualised health action plans.
- Provide specialist advice to carers, social workers and health professionals.
- Promote physical health, emotional wellbeing and healthy lifestyles.
- Contribute to safeguarding processes and multi-agency working.
- Maintain accurate clinical records and complete reports within required timescales.
- Participate in audit, service development and quality improvement activities.
- Support children and young people to have their voice heard and participate in decisions regarding their health and care.
- Work in accordance with NMC standards, safeguarding legislation and Trust values.
Working for our organisation
Croydon Health Services NHS Trust provides hospital and community services across Croydon through a range of clinics and specialist centres. Formed in August 2010 from the integration of Croydon Community Health Services and Mayday Healthcare NHS Trust, we employ around 4,100 staff serving a diverse population of over 360,000 people.
Our main site, Croydon University Hospital, is one of the busiest in London. We are also leading the way in delivering more healthcare in community settings and people’s homes. Our district nursing teams, Allied Health Professionals and community matrons care for people of all ages across the borough.
Like the wider NHS, we are working hard to meet increasing demand. With the right people on board, we continue to innovate and transform our services to provide the highest quality care for local residents. We place strong emphasis on education, training and career development for all staff.
If you want to make a real difference, challenge yourself and be part of a Trust that’s shaping local healthcare, Croydon Health Services could be the place for you.
At Croydon Health Services NHS Trust, we are committed to supporting flexible working arrangements. Applicants are encouraged to discuss any flexibility they may need during the recruitment process.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see the attached supporting document (Job Description) which contains more information about the role.
Person specification
EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS AND/OR TRAINING
Essential criteria
- RGN/ RN, RMN, RSCN or SCPHN, Registered Nurse (NMC)
- Level 3 Safeguarding Children training
Desirable criteria
- Degree in Nursing or related subject
- Post-registration study in safeguarding, child protection, public health, school nursing, looked after children or adolescent health
- Trauma-informed practice training
- Motivational Interviewing training
KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING
Essential criteria
- Knowledge of safeguarding and CLA legislation
- Understanding of health needs of Children Looked After
- Awareness of multi-agency working
Desirable criteria
- Knowledge of audit and quality improvement
Experience
Essential criteria
- Experience working with children/young people and vulnerable families
- Experience of participating in safeguarding children supervision
- Experience working within multi-agency safeguarding frameworks
- Experience of care planning and case management.
Desirable criteria
- Experience delivering training
- Cross agency working;
- Involvement in audits
SKILLS/ABILITIES
Essential criteria
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to assess complex health needs and formulate care plans
- Ability to prioritise workload
- Report writing and IT skills
- Ability to work independently
- Ability to present information clearly both verbally and in writing
- Ability to provide advice and consultation to professionals and carers.
Desirable criteria
- Teaching, presentation and facilitation skills.
- Ability to formulate comprehensive health care plans
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Application numbers
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Diana Korczynska
- Job title
- Named Nurse for Children Looked After Team
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 07901513576
- Additional information
Tel: 020 8604 7591
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