Job Description

Central London Community Health NHS Trust (CLCH) is seeking to recruit a Specialist Nurse for Looked after children in Merton . This is an exciting opportunity for a compassionate and dynamic practitioner to join our children's 0-19 team.



We are looking for a practitioner with experience of working with vulnerable and complex children and young people. The individual will be able to work in a collaborative manner and be able to liaise professionally with other agencies working with Looked after children and young people i.e. social care, health partners and foster carers.



The post holder will be supported to influence the Looked after children's nursing agenda in Merton. The ability to work independently is essential and the post holder will be required to travel to other boroughs across the country to support looked after children who are the responsibility of Merton Local Authority and placed in other boroughs. You will be a highly motivated individual who confidently supports and delivers a responsive and inclusive Looked after children's nursing service.



This individual will be joining a professional team who is embedded within the 0-19 children's service in Merton. The role will work alongside health visitors, school nurses, children's therapy and local health partners in the community and the acute sectors.



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.



Find out more information about working and living in South West London here - https://clch.nhs.uk/job/working-clch/clch-southwestlondon#!/select_sector



Just as we care about our patients' well-being, we care about yours!

We can offer you:

A comprehensive induction into the community service followed by a local induction to introduce you to the role



Car lease scheme(only available for Band 5 and up)



Flexible working options



Annual travel card loan



Training, support and development in your career



To have a full look at our benefits and what it's like working for us please go here: https://www.clch.nhs.uk/job/pay-and-benefits



Please refer to and Person Specification for outline of skills, knowledge and experience required.