Named Nurse for Children in Care

NHS; Bath; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 63,000; Part time

Job summary

A community health service provider in Bath is seeking an experienced Named Nurse for Children in Care. The role involves leading the Children in Care team, ensuring compliance with health support for children, and advising agencies on health matters. Ideal candidates will be Band 8a Registered Nurses with a strong trauma-informed approach. This part-time position offers a competitive salary and opportunities for professional development within a supportive team.

Benefits

NHS Pension

Access to health and wellbeing resources

Professional development opportunities

Access to discounts via My Reward Hub

Qualifications

• General Requirements Essential – Band 8a Registered Nurse with experience in Children in Care and a trauma-informed approach.
• Band 7 experience considered desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Children in Care team in delivering best practice and health support.
• Advise and liaise with local statutory and voluntary agencies regarding health matters.
• Conduct health assessments for Children in Care and provide required documentation.

Skills

Trauma-informed approach

Experience in Children in Care

Communication skills

Education

Registered Nurse with Band 8a qualification

Job description

Job Summary

We are looking for an experienced, motivated and trauma‑informed Registered Nurse to take on the pivotal role of Named Nurse for Children in Care within our BSW 019 Service. This is a senior leadership post, responsible for leading the Children in Care team and ensuring we meet our contractual and statutory responsibilities to Children in Care across Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire.

We are delighted to be able to consider any current Band 6 Registered Nurses already working in Children in Care as a developmental opportunity so, whether you're a Band 6 Children in Care Nurse looking for development or an experienced Band 7 Children in Care Nurse looking to progress to the next stage in your career, we'd like to hear from you!

Please direct any questions about the role to Helen Schofield (Named Nurse Children In Care) via [e-mail] or call 07967836770.

Working closely with safeguarding colleagues and a range of partner agencies, you will champion best practice, drive high‑quality service delivery, and ensure that Children in Care receive coordinated, compassionate and effective health support.

HCRG Care Group is committed to delivering outstanding services for children, young people and families. As our Named Nurse for Children in Care, you will play a crucial role in shaping provision, influencing practice, and ensuring that every child in care receives the high‑quality support they deserve.

This is a part‑time position (30 hrs p/week).

Key Responsibilities

• Act as a member of the Children in Care team, local Safeguarding teams, the wider HCRG Care Group safeguarding and Children in Care sub‑committee, and Strive for Better safeguarding and Children in Care operational group.
• Develop programmes/pathways that support the team to deliver their contractual obligations and optimise the health outcomes for Children in Care, and contribute to the development of wider organisational Children in Care policies, processes and procedures.
• Be trauma‑aware and understand the principles of a trauma‑informed approach to care and the impact of Adverse Childhood Experiences on children and adults.
• Advise local police, children's social care and other statutory and voluntary agencies on health matters regarding Children in Care.
• Liaise closely with other specialist services such as CAMHS, sexual health, and services for disabled children.
• Support and advise HCRG Care Group colleagues within services in their responsibility to Children in Care within service provision through HCRG's clinical governance processes.
• Contribute to the planning and strategic organisation of provider services for Children in Care.
• When required, undertake health assessments for Children in Care and provide written reports on the health of prospective carers as appropriate.

For a full list of role responsibilities please refer to the attached job description.

Benefits and Rewards

As a Band 8a Named Nurse for Children in Care you will receive:

• £55,690 – £62,682 FTE salary (Band 8a AfC Salary) with NHS Pension and full Agenda for Change terms and conditions.
• Membership of My Reward Hub, giving you access to discounts on everyday purchases and vouchers.
• Access to your wages as you earn them to help cover emergency expenses.
• Online and face‑to‑face support for mental and physical wellbeing, including post‑trauma support, legal, debt and life management help, and career coaching.
• Access to e‑Learning, bespoke career pathways and opportunities for continuing professional development through our Outstanding Learning and Development team, The Learning Enterprise.
• An open, just culture encouraging idea implementation to deliver our purpose of changing lives through transforming health and care, backed by at least £100,000 of ringfenced innovation funding each year.
• The pride of working for an organisation committed to the highest clinical and quality standards, with the majority of our rated services holding good or outstanding ratings from the Care Quality Commission.

Qualifications and Personal Specification

General Requirements Essential – Band 8a Registered Nurse with experience in Children in Care and a trauma‑informed approach. Band 7 experience considered desirable. Application will be screened against EEO statements; we welcome applications from a broad, diverse range of people.

Disclosure and Barring Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and will require a Disclosure and Barring Service check for any previous criminal convictions.

About the Company

HCRG Care Group was established in 2006 and is one of the UK’s leading independent providers of community health and care services. We work with health and care commissioners and communities to transform services with a focus on experience, efficiency and improved outcomes. Our services include adult and children community health, primary care, urgent care, sexual health, dermatology, and MSK services, as well as adult social care and wellbeing services.

We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from a broad, diverse range of people. We are a Disability Confident Committed company, providing facilities and adjustments to promote inclusivity.

If you are keen to join our team, please apply as soon as possible.

To find out more about HCRG Care Group, visit https://www.hcrgcaregroup.com/about-us-2

Employer Details

HCRG Care Group
Bath, Avon
BA2 5RP