Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board, Central Area is seeking a motivated and compassionate Children's Looked After Nurse to join our dedicated Children's Looked After Nursing Team in the Conwy & Denbighshire Area. We are seeking a practitioner that is passionate about improving outcomes for children and young people in care.
This is a vital role supporting some of the most vulnerable children and young people across North Wales, ensuring they receive high-quality and child-centred healthcare.
You will work collaboratively with local authorities, education, primary care, carers and specialist services across the region to promote positive health outcomes and advocate for the needs and rights of children who are looked after, making a meaningful difference.
If you are committed to improving the health and wellbeing of children who are looked after and want to be part of a team that values compassion, collaboration, and excellence, we would love to hear from you.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be responsible for completing statutory health assessments for children and young people who are looked after, in line with Welsh Government guidance and BCUHB standards.
* To develop, implement, and review individual health care plans that reflect each child's unique needs.
* To provide specialist clinical advice to foster carers, social workers, and multi-agency partners.
* To contribute to multi-agency meetings, care planning, and safeguarding processes across the six North Wales local authorities.
* To promote physical, emotional, and developmental wellbeing using evidence-based practice.
* To maintain accurate, timely, and high-quality clinical documentation in accordance with BCUHB & NMC requirements.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and /or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Qualifications
* NMC Registered Nurse
* Health Visitor / School Nurse / CAMHS / or Paediatric Nursing Qualification (degree or equivalent)
* Family Planning / Sexual Health
Experience
* Safeguarding experience
* Experience of working with families
Skills
* Ability to manage caseload working under pressure and prioritise workload
* Ability to work with minimal supervision and to take charge
* IT Skills
* Knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection procedures and practice
* Ability to communicate effectively
* Act as a positive role model, sharing skills and knowledge
* Ability to speak Welsh / or to learn Welsh
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
£40,559 to £48,841 a year pro rata
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