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Children in Care Senior Nurse (School Age)
NHS AfC: Band 6
Main area Specialist Community Public Health Nurse (SCPHN) or equivalent Grade NHS AfC: Band 6 Contract Permanent: 24 hours per week Hours Part time - 24 hours per week (over minimum of 3 days a week. The service operates office hours 8am-6pm) Job ref 262-A-26-8276222
Site Workington Community Hospital Town Workington Salary £39,959 - £48,117 per annum pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 14/10/2026 23:59
Job overview
The Children in Care service is jointly commissioned by North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board and Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care Board. The service operates a countywide model and is responsible for delivering the statutory health requirements as outlined in Promoting the health and well-being of looked after children (2015) and in accordance with the Children Act (1989/2004), Working Together to Safeguard Children (2023) and other associated documents
Main duties of the job
The Children in Care Senior Nurse/ Health Visitor will be responsible for
Manage an individual clinical caseload
Be able to assess the holistic health and wellbeing needs using a trauma informed approach
Foster effective working relationships with partner agencies in order to promote interagency collaboration, for the benefit of Children in Care
Support the Named Nurse and Clinical Lead Manger in meeting their statutory commissioned responsibilities.
Working for our organisation
At NCIC, we have an ambition to deliver outstanding healthcare services to the population of North Cumbria. The Trust is committed to creating a centre of excellence in providing rural and remote healthcare and provides a wide range of community and acute services throughout our county.
Our 5 key principles demonstrate our belief in the delivery of ‘safe, high quality care every time':
- Being a clinically led organisation
- Quality and safety at the heart of our Trust
- A positive patient experience every time
- A great place to work
- Managing our money well
As an organisation we are serious about supporting a diverse workforce that reflects our local community and are very much focused on being an inclusive and compassionate place to work.
Across the North East and North Cumbria we are working together to deliver our ambition to be the greenest region in England by 2030. All staff are expected to support sustainability.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see attached job description and person specification for further information regarding the role and the essential and desirable criteria required to be met by applicants.
CERTIFICATE OF SPONSORSHIP
Please note, due to changes implemented by the Government to the UK immigration policy, individuals who require a Health and Care Visa or a Skilled Worker Visa may no longer be eligible for sponsorship where the UKVI salary threshold is not met or if the occupation is not included in the updated Immigration Salary List (ISL). Applicants must check their eligibility to be employed in any role they are interested in applying for, prior to completing an application for employment.Any applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria will not be progressed. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
If you are applying under the Disability Confident Scheme or Armed Forces Covenant and you meet all the essential criteria for a post, you will be guaranteed an interview.
Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants moving to the region for certain posts. Please see our Policy for eligiblevacancies.
Disclosure and Barring Service:
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.
The cost of the DBS must be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction. DBS charges are as follows if applicable to the post:
Standard Check: £21.50 + Administration cost of £6.50 = £28.00 Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment.
Enhanced Check: £49.50 + administration cost of £6.50 = £56.00 Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment.
NCIC can offer successful future employees the following benefits:
27-day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years
NHS Discounts*
Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work*
Vivup is a free, confidential counselling and information service to assist with personal or work-related problems
*Subject to eligibility
Please ensure that you document evidence of meeting all the essential criteria in the supporting information.
If sufficient response is received this post could be closed earlier than the specified closing date, please apply as soon as possible to ensure that your application is considered.
Candidates who have been successfully shortlisted for interview will be asked via an email notification to log on to their Trac account to select an interview time. This will usually be within 2 weeks of the closing date.
Person specification
Qualifications
- BSc (Hons) Specialist Community Public Health Nurse (SCPHN) in either School Nursing or Health Visiting – dependant on role advertised or equivalent demonstrable experience
- Teaching and Assessing in Clinical Practice or equivalent
Knowledge and Experience
- Experience working as a Health Visitor/ School Nurse (SCPHN)
- Experience and understanding of working within safeguarding procedures and guidelines
- Understanding of the determinants of health and health inequalities.
- Knowledge of relevant legislation and guidance such as The Childrens Act (2004), Working Together to Safeguard Children (2023) and Statutory guidance Promoting the health and wellbeing of looked after children (2015) and other relevant documents
- Experience in, leading and supporting staff
- Experience of multi‑agency, including Third Sector working
Skills and Aptitudes
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal
- Information management and IT skills appropriate for the role.
- Demonstrate the ability to plan confidently, prioritise and action appropriately.
- Effective leadership and decision making skills
Employer certification / accreditation badges
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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