HGH19911 Looked after Children's Clinical Nurse Specialist

NHS Highland; Newcastle Local Municipality; On-site; ZAR 940 000 - 1 147 000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization is seeking a Looked after Children's Clinical Nurse Specialist to join their Promise Health Team. This full-time role (37 hours per week) offers an opportunity to make a tangible impact on the lives of care experienced children and young people by providing them with specialized health assessments and support. The ideal candidate will be a registered nurse with experience in child health, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to improving health outcomes. Competitive salary and professional development available.

Benefits

Supportive team environment

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with valid NMC registration.
• Experience in child health and working with vulnerable populations.
• Full UK driving license.

Responsibilities

• Provide detailed health assessments for children entering care.
• Contribute to improving health outcomes for care experienced children.
• Offer specialist advice to families and multi-agency partners.

Skills

Registered Nurse with current NMC registration

Experience in child health

Strong communication skills

Partnership-working skills

Ability to provide clinical advice

Job description

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.

Location: Can be based at any of our office locations across Highland

Highland Health & Social Care

Post Title: Looked after Children's Clinical Nurse Specialist

Full-time 37 hours per week

Salary Scale: Band 6 £41,608 – £50,702 p.a.

Permanent

(Please Note NHS application forms will not be accepted, see below to apply)

About The Role

We are seeking a passionate and skilled Nurse to join our Promise Health Team in Highland. This is an exciting opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of care experienced children and young people.

For care experienced children and young people, health needs can often be complex and require timely, specialist support. In this role, you will have the opportunity to transform lives by ensuring these children receive the care and attention they need to thrive. Your expertise will help close health gaps, improve outcomes, and provide reassurance to families and carers during critical times.

Key Responsibilities

• To provide a specialist and detailed statutory initial health assessment for all children and young people entering care, underpinned by The Guidance for Health Assessments for Looked After Children (Scotland) 2014.
• Work across a continuum of early prevention and intervention through to complex needs.
• Contribute to improving health outcomes and reducing inequalities for care experienced children and young people.
• Ensure identified health needs are addressed by the right people, at the right time.
• Provide specialist advice and guidance to multi-agency partners, families, carers, and children.

Requirements

• Registered Nurse with current NMC registration.
• Experience in child health, safeguarding, and working with vulnerable populations.
• Strong communication and partnership-working skills.
• Ability to provide specialist clinical advice and support across agencies.Commitment to improving outcomes for care experienced children and young people.
• Full UK driving license.

Why Join Us?

• Work within a supportive and passionate team dedicated to making a difference.
• Opportunity to influence and improve health outcomes for care experienced children and young people.
• Highland-wide role offering variety and scope for professional development.

If you would like to discuss this post further, please contact Lorna Renwick Tel: [phone] or by email [e-mail]

Application Forms and Job Descriptions are available online here: https://myjobscotland.gov.uk/450160

If you are unable to apply online and you wish to request an offline application please contact the HR Transactions Team on 01955 608279 (24 hour Voicemail) quoting the post reference number HGH19911.

Please quote reference in the subject line of your email HGH19911. Closing date for completed applications: Monday 8th December 2025.