Nurse for Children Looked After
Croydon Health Services NHS Trust
Croydon, CR0 1EA
Salary
£45,953 to £54,254
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
13 September 2026
11 days left
Job description
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 Looke...
- 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.
Please see the attached supporting document (Job Description) which contains more information about the role.
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.
EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS AND/OR TRAINING
Essential
- RGN/ RN, RMN, RSCN or SCPHN, Registered Nurse (NMC)
- Level 3 Safeguarding Children training
Desirable
- 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
- Knowledge of safeguarding and CLA legislation
- Understanding of health needs of Children Looked After
- Awareness of multi-agency working
Desirable
- Knowledge of audit and quality improvement
Experience
Essential
- 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
- Experience delivering training
- Cross agency working
- Involvement in audits
SKILLS/ABILITIES
Essential
- 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
- Teaching, presentation and facilitation skills.
- Ability to formulate comprehensive health care plans
How to apply
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Provenance
Source
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First seen
1 September 2026
Last checked
2 September 2026
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