Summary: The Specialist Nurse for Children in Care role in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly involves delivering and developing high-quality healthcare services for children and young people in care. The position requires collaboration with various stakeholders, including health professionals and local authorities, to address unmet health needs. Candidates should possess significant experience in community health settings and demonstrate a commitment to improving health services for vulnerable populations. The role emphasizes strong communication skills and a flexible approach to support young people and their families.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee a caseload of children in care to identify and address unmet health needs.
• Collaborate with health professionals, local authorities, and partner agencies to promote corporate parenting agendas.
• Design and deliver training and supervise colleagues within the health team.
• Engage with children and young people, their carers, and families to provide support and healthcare services.
• Participate in change management and problem-solving initiatives within the healthcare setting.

Key Skills:

• Registered with NMC as RGN/RSCN/RMN-CAMHS HV or equivalent.
• Experience in managing a caseload and working in relevant clinical settings.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong managerial, leadership, and organizational abilities.
• Advanced clinical skills and understanding of safeguarding practices.
• Ability to work independently and across professional boundaries.
• Experience in teaching, training, and assessing others.

Salary (Rate): undetermined

City: Truro

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: undetermined

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: Other