Senior Children in Care and Care leavers Nurse
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Role Overview
As a Specialist Nurse for children and young people in care, you will assess the complex health needs of Children in Care, undertaking high-quality, statutory Review Health Assessments that provide analysis and interpretation of these needs. You will deliver comprehensive, evidence-based and individualised Personal Health Plans.
You will provide expert knowledge and support, sign-posting and advice to children in care, care leavers, colleagues, parents, carers and other agencies to promote the holistic well‑being and health outcomes of the care‑experienced population.
Be confident in providing appropriate health promotion and develop and deliver training packages based on evidence and identified need.
Act as an advocate for care‑experienced children and young people, ensuring they have the opportunity to have their voices heard in shaping their health experiences and in service development.
You will receive support, professional leadership, advice and supervision from the Children and Family Health Devon Nurse Managers and the Named Nurse for CIC and Care Leavers.
Work in accordance with the DOH 2015 guidance on promoting the health and wellbeing of looked after children, and the Intercollegiate Framework 2020 competence skills and knowledge framework.
The Specialist Nurse will be an autonomous practitioner who manages and prioritises their own workload with a flexible and responsive approach.
Demonstrate a problem‑solving approach to meeting service demands in collaboration with the Nurse Managers and Named Nurse.
Provide a co‑ordinated, multi‑agency approach to healthcare for CIC & Care Leavers across Devon and Torbay, working alongside social care, education, fostering and other organisations to ensure all health needs are met.
Support the Nurse Managers and Named Nurse for CIC to ensure children and young people receive high‑quality health care and access to relevant services.
Why Work With Us
The Children and Young People in Care Nursing service incorporates a team of Specialist Nurses who aim to address the complex health needs and inequalities experienced by care‑experienced children and young people. The nurses work closely with a wide range of partners, including social care and public health professionals and specialist safeguarding colleagues.
The team practices a strengths‑based, trauma‑informed approach and provides an innovative, proactive service shaped by listening to children and young people. It aims to be aspirational in improving holistic health and well‑being.
Important Information Regarding Service Changes
We are currently entering into a formal consultation process to move all Children and Family Health Devon (CFHD) staff to a single provider. Staff currently employed by Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust will transfer to Devon Partnership NHS Trust on 1 April 2026. Please note that this may result in differences in recruitment documentation and processes during the transition period.
Key Responsibilities
* Assess complex health needs of children in care.
* Undertake statutory Review Health Assessments.
* Deliver comprehensive and individualized Personal Health Plans.
* Provide expertise, support, sign‑posting and advice to safeguarding partners.
* Lead health promotion initiatives and develop training packages.
* Advocate for care‑experienced children and young people's health experiences.
* Manage workload autonomously with a flexible, responsive approach.
* Collaborate with multi‑agency teams to meet health needs across Devon and Torbay.
* Support Nurse Managers and the Named Nurse for CIC to enhance service delivery.
Additional Information
Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level. Employment type: Contract.
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