Registered Nurse For Initial Health Assessments

Job summary Toundertake Initial Health Assessments(IHAs)for children in local authority care, ensuring theirphysical, emotional, and developmental health needs are identified andaddressed.
This role supports the delivery of statutory duties under theChildren Act 1989 and aligns with national guidance for safeguarding andpromoting the welfare of children.
Main duties of the job Conduct comprehensive health assessments for childrenand young people in local authority care within statutory timescales (usuallywithin 20 working days of entry to care).Gather health and social information from multiplesources, including medical records, carers, and relevant agencies.Assessphysical health, growth, and development (, height, weight, immunizations).Evaluateemotional, mental, and behavioral health needs.Identifyrisk factors such as exposure to abuse, neglect, or substance misuse.Supportwith developing a detailed health care plan tailored to the childs needs,incorporating short- and long-term goals.Supportwith the provision of recommendations for medical follow-ups, therapy, orspecialist referrals.Preparefor clinics and document all assessments, on the clinical system (SystmOne).
About us Nimbuscare is anot-for-profit Organisation that aims to be a collaborative and agile providerthat cares for its people and patients.
Nimbuscare is based in York and isowned by all the practices in the city, however we deliver services over awider footprint.
We deliver Urgent CareServices in collaboration with the hospital and GP practices in York,Scarborough, Selby, Malton and Whitby.We also provide community based frailty care which focuses on treatingpeople in the community where we can.
We also aim to shift services into thecommunity where possible, for example our Community Diagnostic Centre runs inpartnership with the Acute Trust.We are committed tocontributing towards a better NHS based on equity, fairness, innovation,collaboration and quality.We are committed tosafeguarding the welfare of children/vulnerable adults and expect the samecommitment from all staff and volunteers.Nimbuscare is committedto improving the diversity of its workforce to better reflect the communitiesit serves.
We welcome applications from everyone and work to promote aninclusive supportive culture that values and celebrates our differences.As a DisabilityConfident Committed employer disabled applicants who meet the essentialcriteria for this job are guaranteed an interview.Nimbuscare does not hold alicense to sponsor visa applications.
Job description Job responsibilities Salary £21 per hour Tenure BankHours BankLocation: York and ScarboroughJobSummary: Toundertake Initial Health Assessments(IHAs)for children in local authority care, ensuring theirphysical, emotional, and developmental health needs are identified andaddressed.
This role supports the delivery of statutory duties under theChildren Act 1989 and aligns with national guidance for safeguarding andpromoting the welfare of children.
MainDuties and Responsibilities:Conduct comprehensive health assessments for childrenand young people in local authority care within statutory timescales (usuallywithin 20 working days of entry to care).Gather health and social information from multiplesources, including medical records, carers, and relevant agencies.Assessphysical health, growth, and development (, height, weight, immunizations).Evaluateemotional, mental, and behavioral health needs.Identifyrisk factors such as exposure to abuse, neglect, or substance misuse.Supportwith developing a detailed health care plan tailored to the childs needs,incorporating short- and long-term goals.Supportwith the provision of recommendations for medical follow-ups, therapy, orspecialist referrals.Preparefor clinics and document all assessments, on the clinical system (SystmOne).Learning and Development:o Participate in training andreflective practice to maintain knowledge of current best practices in childhealth and safeguarding.
o Ensure up to date statutory and mandatorytraining.o Ensure compliance with relevant legislation,including the Children Act 1989, 2004 and statutory guidance for Children and YoungPeople in Care.
o Participation in individualperformance reviews, including maintaining a record of own personal and/orprofessional development.Team Workingo Liaise with social workers, fostercarers, birth families (where appropriate), and educational professionals tosupport the child's overall well-being.
o Work as an effective and responsible team member,supporting others and exploring the mechanisms to develop new ways of working.o Accept delegation from seniorstaff, prioritise own workload and ensure effective time management strategiesare embedded in own practice.
o Work closely with DesignatedProfessionals for Children and Young People in Care to ensure continuity ofcare.
Confidentiality:oMaintaindetailed, accurate and confidential records of assessments and care plans.oInformationrelated to children, carers, other health care workers and colleagues.
Allinformation from any source is to be regarded as strictly confidential.oIdentifysafeguarding concerns during assessments and act in line with localsafeguarding policies.
oBeaware of your responsibilities under the GDPR.
Health & SafetyoTofollow policy and procedures, by promoting and maintaining own health andother's health, safety and security as defined in Nimbuscare's Health andSafety Policy including:oUsing personal security systems within the workplaceaccording to guidelines.oIdentifying the risks involved in work activities andundertaking such activities in a way that manages those risks.oMaking effective use of training to update knowledgeand skills.oUsing appropriate infection control procedures,maintaining work areas in a tidy and safe way and free from hazards.oReporting potential risks identified.
Equalityand DiversityoCommitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion in practice.o Acting in a waythat recognises the importance of children's rights, interpreting them in a waythat is consistent with Nimbuscare procedures and policies, and currentlegislation.o Respecting theprivacy, dignity, needs and beliefs of children, carers and colleagues.o Behaving in amanner which is welcoming to and of the individual, is non-judgmental andrespects their circumstances, feelings priorities and rights.QualityoAlertother team members to issues of quality and risk.oAssessown performance and take accountability for own actions, either directly orunder supervision.oEffectivelymanage own time, workload and resources.oWorkwithin own limitations and experience.
oBeaware of and co-operate with audit.
oAlwaysportray a professional image.This list ofduties is not exhaustive.
Person Specification Experience Essential Empathy and a child-centred approach to health care.
Attention to detail and ability to manage sensitive information.
Ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines.
Commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion in practice.
Qualifications Essential Experience working with children, including those with complex needs or vulnerabilities.
Knowledge of child development, safeguarding, and health inequalities.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Desirable Qualified registered health professional (Nurse, or Health Visitor).
Current registration with NMC, or equivalent regulatory body.
Specific training or certification in Children and Young People in Care health.
Experience in multidisciplinary working within child health or social care.
Awareness of cultural and linguistic diversity affecting children in care.
Other Essential Competence in IT systems ideally SystmOne, or willingness to learn.