Specialist Nurse Children in Care
Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Derby, DE24 3DSView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£39,959 to £48,117
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
4 October 2026
3 days leftJob description
The post holder will be required to identify and implement plans to meet the health needs for this very vulnerable group of children and young people....
To undertake health assessments and formulating health care plans for children and young people in care living in Derby City and within a 20 miles radius, signposting and making referrals to other agencies/services as appropriate.
Act as an advocate for children and young people in care
To work with social care colleagues to ensure the health needs of children and young people, identified at health assessments are addressed appropriately with on-going follow up and review.
To work closely with the health visiting and school nurse service to ensure the health needs of children in care are being met.
To lead and implement health histories for young people leaving care
To contribute to and attend strategy meetings where there is safeguarding risk
As a Specialist Children in Care Nurse the post holder will provide expert clinical advice, complete statutory review health assessments, deliver health education and develop and deliver training programmes to a range of professionals.
To undertake health assessments and formulating health care plans for children and young people in care living in Derby City and within a 20 miles radius, signposting and making referrals to other agencies/services as appropriate.
Act as an advocate for children and young people in care
To work with social care colleagues to ensure the health needs of children and young people, identified at health assessments are addressed appropriately with on-going follow up and review.
To contribute to and attend strategy meetings where there is safeguarding risk
Join 'Team Derbyshire Healthcare' and become part of a talented, compassionate and enthusiastic workforce committed to a vision of 'making a positive difference in people's lives'.
CQC rated us as 'GOOD' overall, commenting on how our colleagues "treated patients with compassion and kindness" and "felt positive and proud about working for the trust."
Commitment to flexible working where this is possible
27 days annual leave/year plus bank holidays, increasing to 29 days after 5 years & 33 days after 10 years' service
Yearly appraisal and commitment to ongoing training
Generous NHS pension scheme
Good maternity, paternity and adoption benefits
Health service discounts and online benefits
Incremental pay progression
Free confidential employee assistance programme 24/7
Access to our LGBT+ network, BAME Network and Christian Network
Health and wellbeing opportunities
Structured learning and development opportunities
Attainment/Qualifications
Essential
- Qualified to diploma/degree level as Registered General Nurse, Registered Children's' Nurse or Registered Mental Health Nurse.
- Experience which includes working with children or young people with complex emotional needs.
- Post registration qualification in teaching and assessing or evidence of experience and competency.
Desirable: - oPost Registration qualification in Health Visiting / Community Practitioner Public Health Nursing or Specialist practitioner School Nursing
Skills
Essential
- Interpersonal and communication skills.
- Information and technology skills
- Caseload management
- Assessment skills in child growth, development, emotional and physical well-being.
- Ability to travel the geographical area
Desirable: - oExperience using SystmOne Computer database
Knowledge/Experience
Essential
- Excellent understanding of local and national public health agenda.
- Understanding of equality and diversity.
- Knowledge and experience of multi-agency working.
- Knowledge and experience of Safeguarding Children.
- Knowledge of the health needs of children and young people in care aged 0-19 years
Trust Values
Essential: - Has knowledge and an understanding of the Trust Values
How to apply
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Provenance
Source
NHS Jobs
First seen
21 September 2026
Last checked
23 September 2026
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