Job Description

JOB SUMMARY



To liaise closely with the Named Nurse for Looked after Children, to ensure structures, processes and policies are in place to plan, manage and monitor the delivery of effective health care to all children who are looked after.

To be responsible for a caseload of looked after children and young people, autonomously undertaking direct specialist clinical work including carrying out statutory health assessment reviews on Looked after Children.

To work in partnership with the Named nurse and Named Dr for LAC to implement National Guidance and Local Policy for Looked after Children

To work alongside colleagues to ensure Looked after Children receive timely, child and young person focused assessments and interventions in line with Statutory Guidance

To deliver training to foster carers and other health and social care professional



To maintain a clinical caseload and assess health needs with a child centred holistic framework in line with the 'Framework for the Assessment of Children in Need and their families'. (2000)

Ensure effective implementation of healthcare plans for individual children

To work in partnership with the Named Doctor and Named nurse to undertake holistic health assessments for all children entering care

In partnership with the Named Doctor, Named nurse and GP's, develop individual Health Care Plans to ensure that identified or ongoing health needs are being addressed

Liaise with all relevant health care professionals in order to implement the Health Care Plan

Responsible for undertaking the statutory review health assessments for all LAC in Barnet

Develop, implement and evaluate health care plans in partnership with LAC and their carer's



Why join?



Earn more per hour - bank rates are higher than agency and include holiday pay. We also cover your expenses and provide free uniforms



See the best shifts first - bank staff get priority over all agency workers



Book the shifts you want on your phone - build your own rota on our bank booking system



Get 24x7 support from our friendly Staff Bank team - a local team dedicated to helping you



Access NHS benefits - such as NHS pension contributions and discounts



Access Trust benefits - get support with your career development and mental health



Become part of an integrated team - feel more valued and supported in your work



Please see attached for a comprehensive list of role specific duties and responsibilities



Both verbal and written communication skills, and experience of team working will be essential to the role. Strong interpersonal skills will also be essential. You must be an NMC registered, UK based nurse to apply for this role, as it is 'zero-hours' it does not attract visa sponsorship. You must also have at least 6 months acute experience.