Team Nurse for Children in Care

Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust; Dorchester; Vor Ort; GBP 30.000 - 42.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Team Nurse for Children in Care in Dorchester. The role is 18.75 hours per week in a fixed-term capacity, with potential secondment options after obtaining permission.

You will work closely with Children in Care and Care Leavers to support health and wellbeing. Applicants should be a registered nurse with at least 2 years of post-qualification experience with children and young people, understanding trauma and vulnerabilities, and be

Qualifikationen

• Registered nurse with at least 2 years' experience working with children and young people.
• Experience of assessing, planning and implementing programmes of care for Children and young people.
• Ability to work in a team and autonomously.
• Understanding vulnerabilities of Children in Care and trauma-informed care.

Aufgaben

• Conduct statutory Children in Care Health Assessments including developmental and emotional wellbeing in accordance with guidance.
• Contribute to implementing healthcare plans after identifying health needs.
• Take appropriate action to signpost or refer to other services.
• Manage a defined caseload in collaboration with colleagues to ensure safe and effective care.

Kenntnisse

Nurse with 2+ years experience

Jobbeschreibung

Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust

Team Nurse for Children in Care

The closing date is 12 November 2026

Are you a registered nurse with 2 years post experience supporting children and young people and have a strong understanding of their physical and emotional health needs? Do you have an understanding of vulnerabilities that children in care experience, or are willing to learn?

This is an exciting opportunity to join a flexible, friendly and supportive team working with Children in Care and Care Leavers, helping to improve their health and wellbeing.

Do you have an understanding of children who have experienced trauma, adversity or significant vulnerability and what their health needs are? You would need to be confident in building trusting relationships and advocating for the health and wellbeing of all children and young people in care.

You will need to be compassionate and confident in managing a sometimes complex caseload, working collaboratively with children, young people, carers and a wide range of professionals. A trauma-attuned approach is essential, alongside the ability to recognise and respond to the often complex physical, emotional and wider health needs of Children in Care.

If you feel that you have the skills to be able to support this cohort of children and young people, we want to hear from you!

This is a fixed term role and for those with current NHS service, the role will be offered on a secondment basis only. Please obtain permission to be released on a secondment before submitting an application.

Main duties of the job

To have excellent communication skills with children between the ages of 5-18 to be able to conduct statutory Children in Care Review Health Assessments which includes the developmental and emotional wellbeing of Children in Care in accordance with national and local guidance and policy. This may be in home, clinic or other setting.

To contribute to the implementation of healthcare plans following the identification of health need.

Take appropriate action when further support, advice or intervention is needed in relation to health needs, signposting and referring to other services where necessary.

To be able to take responsibility for a defined caseload and work collaboratively with colleagues to ensure the caseload is managed effectively and safely.

About the role

Hours: 18.75 hours per week

Base: Dorchester

Travel: Pan-Dorset and neighbouring counties will be required

Support: You will be supported by the Team Lead and Named Nurse for Children in Care, with regular supervision, training and opportunities for professional development.

About us

At Dorset HealthCare we're on a mission to empower people to make the most of their lives through our outstanding, joined-up healthcare services. We're a dynamic, forward-looking Trust, running 12 community hospitals, specialist inpatient facilities and a wide range of integrated community and mental health services for a population of almost800,000 people.

We do things differently here - it's one of the reasons the CQC rated us 'outstanding' in 2019. It's also why 95% of patients across our services say they have a good or very good experience of our services and 89% of staff feel they can really make a difference. Whether you're looking to work with us in one of our bustling market towns, vibrant urban locations, thriving seaside spots, or among the rolling hills of Dorset, there are lots of ways you can make a difference in our communities.

Our 7,000-strong workforce is at the heart of what we do and our success is a testament to our brilliant people. We're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities and we celebrate diversity. We're an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be authentic, and we are all encouraged to be the best version of ourselves.

Working with us you'll be part of a strong team, challenge yourself, build a career, and teach us what we don't know. And you'll be working towards our vision to create healthier lives, empowered citizens and thriving communities.

Job responsibilities

For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.

We understand that AI can be a useful tool when completing your application. However, we are seeing an increasing over-reliance of AI tools, which can negatively affect your application as it reduces a candidates individuality, and makes it difficult for us to gain a clear and authentic understanding of your experience, skills, and in turn your suitability for the role.

All submissions must be truthful and if you do use AI, it should only be used to enhance your application and not create your supporting statement in its entirety. Your supporting statement should be in your own words and must accurately reflect your personal experience and achievements. Where we have concerns that AI has been used to generate content that misrepresents your experience and suitability for the role, we may withdraw your application.

As part of our vision to have a skilled, diverse and caring workforce, Dorset HealthCare offers support for people getting into work. We offer an employability service to support individuals with application writing, interview skills and other employment support. If you would like or know of anyone who would value this support, please do contact [e-mail]

Applications from candidates that require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are unfortunately ineligible to apply for this position.

Employment in this post requires an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, which the Trust will cover the cost of.

Person Specification

Knowledge, skills and training

• Registered Nurse with at least 2 years experience of working with children and young people
• Ability to work in a team and autonomously
• Experience of assessing, planning and implementing programmes of care, for Children and young people
• Excellent time management. Ability to organise self to achieve tasks.
• Demonstrate an understanding of the legal and ethical issues in caring for Children and young people in care.
• Practice Supervisor training
• Understanding of vulnerabilities of Children in Care

Job specific experience

• Experience of Multi-disciplinary and multiagency working
• Experience of working with vulnerable families and/or children in care
• Experience of making judgements in complex situations
• Experience of public health approaches in community setting
• Developing public health initiatives to address identified health needs

Personal Qualities and attributes

• To be able to demonstrate high level Clinical skills.
• To be able to work under pressure and prioritise workload
• Ability to be resilient around complex and emotive situations and ability to prioritise wellbeing
• Ability to understand and appropriately use escalations when required

Additional Requirements

• Subject to the provisions of the Equality Act, able to travel using own vehicle on Trust business. Essential Level 1/2
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings when required
• Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English, adequate to enable the post holder to carry out the post effectively

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust