Team Nurse for Children in Care
Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation TrustDorchester, South West
Overview
This is a NHS role (fixed-term) with Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust based in Dorchester. The advertised salary is £16,036 to £19,521. Applications close on 12 November 2026. GovJobs has indexed this vacancy from its official source — use the apply button to view the full advert and apply directly.
Job description
Are you a registered nurse with 2 years post experience supporting children and young people and have a strong understanding of their physical and emo...
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.
We welcome informal enquiries before you submit your application. Please contact:
Hayley Matthews, Team Lead - Dorset: 07500 993364Emily Garner, Team Lead - BCP: 07770 736050
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.
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.
Essential: - 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.
Desirable: - Practice Supervisor training; - Understanding of vulnerabilities of Children in Care
Essential: - 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
Desirable: - Experience of public health approaches in community setting; - Developing public health initiatives to address identified health needs
Essential: - To be able to demonstrate high level Clinical skills.; - Approachable attitude; - To be able to work under pressure and prioritise workload; - Ability to be resilient around complex and emotive situations and ability to prioritise wellbeing
Desirable: - Ability to understand and appropriately use escalations when required
Essential: - 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 role effectively
How this role compares
We hold 835 NHS vacancies in South West that publish a salary, and their median advertised starting figure is £32,073. This role pays less than about 97% of them.
There are 11,887 NHS roles open across the UK on GovJobs right now, 1,273 of them in South West.
You have 6 days left to apply. NHS adverts we hold typically run for around 33 days, so this is a shorter window than usual.
Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust has 55 other vacancies open on GovJobs, with a breakdown of what they pay and the kinds of roles they recruit for.
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