Alternative Provision, Home Educated and NEET Specialist Nurse | Croydon Health Services NHS Trust

Croydon Health Services; City Of London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A public health organization in London is seeking a Specialist Nurse to manage a complex caseload of children and young people in Alternative Provisions. You will work closely with various stakeholders to provide guidance and ensure access to health services. The role requires experience in health services and knowledge of safeguarding protocols. This position offers a unique opportunity to make a difference in the lives of children in the community.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children and young people with complex needs.
• Strong knowledge of health services and safeguarding protocols.
• Ability to collaborate with various stakeholders including parents and agencies.

Responsibilities

• Manage a designated complex caseload of children and young people.
• Collaborate with staff and partners within Alternative Provisions.
• Provide direct support and monitor health needs of caseload.
• Act as lead professional for referrals to specialist services.
• Maintain up to date knowledge in the clinical area.

Job description

Overview

The post holder will be part of the Croydon 0-19 Public Health Nursing Service; working independently to manage a designated complex caseload of children and young people attending the Alternative provisions (AP), Not in Education Employment or Training (NEET) and home-educated children across the Borough.

The post holder will carry individual cases of children needing direct support and monitoring including safeguarding concerns. The post holder will work closely with children, young people, parents/carers and staff within the AP staff in planning interventions and supporting referral to other agencies where necessary.

Thepost holder will ensure the offer of the universal aged 5-19 nursing service is available to all children and families who are educated at home through effective signposting and engagement.

Interview Date: 13th November 2025

Responsibilities

• To be the named specialist nurse for the Alternative provisions in Croydon across 3 localities
• To work in collaboration with key staff and partners working within the AP’s and the Croydon Public Health Nursing Service
• To monitor and provide direct support and advice to an identified caseload of children and young people. These children and young people may have identified health needs and /or developmental or behavioral difficulties; issues giving rise to safeguarding concerns and/or maybe children looked after by the local authority.
• To act as the lead professional ensuring entry into early intervention, or referral onto specialist services such as sexual health, substance misuse, speech and language therapy, smoking cessation and CAMHS.
• To take the lead for this clinical area, being responsible for maintaining up to date knowledge in this field and passing information to the whole service.
• Facilitate health-enhancing activities and lead on areas of practice for example specific health issues, clinical governance and standards as directed by the PHN operational Lead.

Qualifications

Qualifications and experience requirements are provided in the attached supporting Job description/Person Specification documents.

This advert closes on Wednesday 29 Oct 2025