Band 6 Children in Care Nurse

Birmingham Community Health Care Nhs Foundation Trust; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional health service provider in Birmingham is seeking a Band 6 nurse to join their team focusing on unaccompanied asylum seekers. This role involves supporting the health needs of young people, conducting statutory health assessments, and collaborating with caregivers and health professionals. A compassionate approach and nursing qualifications are essential for success in this rewarding position, contributing positively to the lives of vulnerable youth. Opportunities for health promotion are included in this diverse role.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with relevant experience in children's health care or nursing.
• Ability to manage complex health needs and work with vulnerable populations.
• Experience in conducting health assessments and developing care plans.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Lead Specialist Nurse and manage a caseload of young clients.
• Identify and address health needs of unaccompanied young people.
• Support the development of the service and provide timely care.

Skills

Compassionate care

Health assessment skills

Clinical documentation

Patient management

Education

Nursing degree

Job description

Are you looking for an exciting new challenge? Do you want to make a difference to a young person's life? If so, you will be interested in an exciting opportunity to work within the children in care team in Birmingham.

An opportunity has arisen for a band 6 nurse to work with Unaccompanied Asylum Seekers in the New to Country team. The service has been running for over 6 years and continues to grow and evolve. You will work as part of a small team to support the health needs of unaccompanied young people arriving in the country.

This includes referring for TB testing, blood tests and referring to specialist services as required. You will also complete the statutory review health assessments that children in care require every year. If you enjoy health promotion, then there are lots of opportunities to do this as part of the role. This is an exciting challenge for someone who is compassionate about meeting the needs of these young vulnerable people.

We work in the clinic setting and, in the community, visiting Foster Homes, and Supported Accommodation. We work closely with foster carers, support workers, interpreters and social workers.

Responsibilities

• Assist and support the Lead Specialist Nurse, being professionally and legally accountable for all aspects of one’s work and caseload.
• Identify outstanding health needs and support young people to address their health requirements under the guidance of the Lead Specialist Nurse.
• Support the development and innovation of the service to enable the team to provide timely, evidence‑based provisions.
• Support children, young people, their families and carers to implement appropriate health plans and work effectively within residential settings, providing advice, guidance and support as appropriate.
• Manage a variety of complex and sensitive patient casework, overseeing clinical functions, handling distressing situations, and undertaking administrative activities to ensure records and information are uploaded to systems accurately and in a timely way.
• Undertake patient health assessments and assess health needs holistically to develop health plans relating to the individual children and young person, taking into account physical, emotional, behavioural, social and developmental needs, and analysing complex information in accordance with clinical procedures.
• Undertake statutory health assessments of children and young people in care as required by Birmingham Children’s Trust: six‑monthly reviews for children under 5 years old and annual reviews for those over 5. Provide specialist service provision for Unaccompanied Asylum Seeking Children (New to Country Clinic).

If you think this may be the role for you, we look forward to hearing from you. Informal visits or questions are welcome.