Named Nurse for Children in Care

Career Choices Dewis Gyrfa Ltd; Worcester; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare advisory service in Worcester seeks a professional to provide leadership for children's health in care. The role involves strategic planning, quality assurance, and collaboration with various organizations to ensure high-quality outcomes. Candidates should have experience in governance and service improvement. Interested applicants must refer to the attached job description for full details. The contract is permanent and full-time with a salary range of £55,690 to £62,682 per year.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional leadership for the health of children and young people in care.
• Act as a senior specialist advisor in strategic planning and quality improvement.
• Collaborate across health, social care, and partner organisations.

Job description

£55,690.00 to £62,682.00 per year, £55690.00 - £62682.00 a year

Contract Type:

Permanent

Hours:

Full time

Disability Confident:

No

Closing Date:

08/02/2026

About this job

This role carries responsibility for providing professional leadership and assurance for the health of children and young people in care across Herefordshire and Worcestershire.

The post holder will act as a senior specialist advisor, contributing to strategic planning, quality improvement, audit and performance assurance, and representing the service at internal and external forums as required.

The role includes responsibility for governance, workforce development and service improvement, ensuring practice aligns with national guidance, statutory requirements and local priorities.

The post holder will work collaboratively across health, social care and partner organisations to support consistent, high-quality outcomes for children in care and care leavers.

For full details of the duties and criteria for the role please refer to the job description and person specification attached.