Nurse for Children in Care

Clinical

To be responsible for an allocated caseload of children in care, ages range from (0-18 years). Some of these children will have significant complex health needs that require in depth knowledge of how previous experiences have impacted current and future emotional and physical health needs Able to recognise needs based on the history and assessment of a child/young person and to initiate appropriate health interventions and communicate effectively the complex interplay of factors for a child with multi-agency colleagues. Able to analyse holistic health chronologies and provide a written comprehensive report detailing the implications of the information for the childs current and future health and wellbeing. Able to confidently manage, provide or ensure supervision is provided from a health perspective for looked after children where safeguarding issues arise within the care system To be responsible for overseeing their allocated caseload placed out of county. Toensure a structured plan is in place, which will include regular timely assessments and a review of health needs, in particular where there are regular placement changes and complex needs. To be responsible for the provision of health passports and/or a health summary with the aim to promote independence and ensure the child is aware of their health history. Be a point of support to Foster carers and children in care at times of transition, especially where there are complex health needs Be a point of contact for social workers, foster carers and the wider support network where there may be issues accessing or understanding health services to meet specific health needs Able to advise other agencies regarding the health management of individual looked after children Able to work in line with regional, national and local policy documents/reports and their implications for looked after childrens health and service provision Able to participate in relevant audits of service provision, including multiagency audits in conjunction with others

Professional

Prepare and deliver training programmes which are aimed at supporting social workers and Foster carers to have a better understanding of childrens health needs. Contribute to the induction and support of new team members Develop and provide clinical learning opportunities and programmes for students, mentors/educators and staff Be an active member of multi-disciplinary CPD meetings to ensure a holistic perspective on the childrens health and wellbeing, share best practice and prepare and provide updates for other members of the Team. To maintain and update own professional specialist knowledge over a range of domains. i.e. clinical, leadership, research and development as well as maintaining a professional portfolio. Maintain NMC registration through ongoing CPD and reflective practice and adhere to the Code of Professional standards of Practice and behaviour for Nurse, Midwives and Nursing Associates

Leadership

Create and foster relationships with colleagues across health and social care. This will include working across professional boundaries, liaising with a number of different agencies to ensure the health needs of children in care are considered and remain a priority for everyone. Participate in co-production of service initiatives and developments with children and young people directly, to ensure the voice of the child and young person is central to shaping and developing future pathways. Contribute to the planning, development and delivery of service and quality improvements in line with local and national priorities Nurture key relationships across the organisations to help promote genuine partnership working across children services Communicate clearly with multi agency partners, teams and individual staff ensuring that all individuals are aware of the service offer and how this supports children and young people. Represent a health perspective at key Multi-agency meetings where the health needs of Children in care need to be considered. The ability to effectively manage conflict within and outside the workplace