Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust
Specialist Nurse for Children in Care
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Job Opportunity: Specialist Nurse for Children in Care
This is an exciting opportunity to join a flexible and friendly team working with children and young people in care to fulfil the Trusts responsibility to improve the outcomes for Children in Care and Care Leavers.
Who We Are Looking For
If you are a registered nurse with a SCPHN and/or have significant experience working with Children and Young People with the highest level of vulnerability, and would like to further your knowledge and skills within a specialist area, we would like to hear from you.
Key Responsibilities
- Be resilient and have experience of managing a complex caseload working with a trauma attuned approach.
- Conduct statutory Children in Care Review Health Assessments for children between the ages of 5-18.
- Contribute to the implementation of healthcare plans following the identification of health need.
- Take appropriate action when further support, advice or intervention is needed in relation to health needs, signposting and referring to other services where necessary.
- Have some experience in leadership and management as there will be some supervisory responsibilities to other members of the team as part of this role.
- Take responsibility for a defined caseload and work collaboratively with colleagues to ensure the caseload is managed effectively and safely.
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About the Role
- Hours: 37.5 hours a week
- Location: Based in Dorchester with travel requirements across Pan-Dorset and to neighbouring counties.
- Support: You will be supported by the Team Lead and Named Nurse for Children in Care, with opportunities for supervision, training and development.
- Duration: Fixed term post for 12 months, offered as a secondment opportunity if you currently work within Dorset Healthcare.
Visa Sponsorship
Please note visa sponsorship for this role is unfortunately not available. Ensure you hold valid right to work in the UK and will not require sponsorship if successful.
About Dorset HealthCare
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At Dorset HealthCare we’re on a mission to empower people to make the most of their lives through our outstanding, joined-up healthcare services. We’re a dynamic, forward-looking Trust, running 12 community hospitals, specialist inpatient facilities and a wide range of integrated community and mental health services for a population of almost 800,000 people.
- Recognition: Rated ‘outstanding’ by the CQC in 2019.
- Patient Experience: 95% of patients across our services say they have a good or very good experience.
- Staff Satisfaction: 89% of staff feel they can really make a difference.
- Diversity and Inclusion: We celebrate diversity and are an inclusive workplace.
How to Apply
For further details / informal visits contact:
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Hayley Matthews
- Job title: Specialist Nurse Team Lead
- Email address: Hayley.matthews3@nhs.net
- Telephone number: 07500 993364
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Emily Garner
- Email address: emily.garner1@nhs.net
- Telephone number: 07770 736050
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