NHS
Named Nurse for Children in Care
Closing date: 28 January 2026
We are seeking a dynamic and motivated Named Nurse for Children in Care (Band 8a) to provide strategic, clinical and professional leadership across Herefordshire and Worcestershire. This senior role is open to SCPHN‑qualified nurses with transferable leadership, safeguarding and public health experience; prior experience in an identical role is not essential, skills from related senior nursing roles are highly valued.
The post is offered as 30 hours per week, with flexibility in working patterns discussed at interview. The advertised base is Eldbury Moor GP Practice; however, the post holder will be required to work countywide across community and partner settings. Opportunities for hybrid working are available in line with service need.
You will work within the Public Health Nursing Service, providing leadership and supervision to Specialist Nurses for Children in Care, influencing system‑wide practice, quality and performance, and working closely with Local Authority and multi‑agency partners.
We offer a supportive leadership culture with regular supervision, strong wellbeing support, protected development time and access to Trust‑wide benefits. This is an excellent opportunity to use your senior nursing expertise to improve outcomes for children and young people in care while developing your leadership career in a values‑driven organisation.
Main duties of the job As the Named Nurse for Children in Care, you will provide
professional, clinical and strategic leadership
to ensure high‑quality health provision for children and young people in care across Herefordshire and Worcestershire.
On a day‑to‑day basis, you will
lead, support and supervise
a team of Specialist Nurses for Children in Care, providing expert advice on complex safeguarding and health matters, quality‑assuring health assessments and care plans, and supporting staff development through supervision and appraisal.
You will work closely with
Local Authority colleagues, Designated Professionals and multi‑agency partners , contributing to meetings, panels and strategic forums, and ensuring statutory responsibilities and performance standards are met.
The role includes
monitoring performance and data , contributing to audits, service improvement and reporting, and using learning to drive quality and consistency across the service. When required, you may undertake or support complex health assessments.
You will balance
county‑wide leadership with hands‑on professional input , working across community settings while promoting trauma‑informed, child‑centred practice and a supportive culture for staff and partners.
About us At Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust, we are working together to deliver outstanding care. We run community hospitals and community health services across Worcestershire and provide mental health and learning disability services across both Herefordshire and Worcestershire.
Our people (all 4500+ of them) provide services for people of all ages, experiencing both physical and/or mental health conditions from over 100 sites.
We will support you to thrive; offer flexible working options for a great work‑life balance, help you fulfil your ambitions and empower you to make positive changes within your team or service. We value diversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures, and ethnicities.
What we offer:
27 days leave plus bank holidays, increasing up to 33 days with long service
Generous NHS pension and enhanced pay when you work unsocial hours
Flexible and agile working opportunities
Great maternity, paternity, and adoption support
Wide range of supportive staff networks
Health and wellbeing opportunities
If you would like to know more, please visit our website.
We encourage you to read the attached applicant guidance notes.
Sharing your data -
As a data controller we may sometimes need to process your data to pursue our legitimate business interests, for example to request a survey from you (optional), to support the Trust's understanding of where you gained interest in working for the Trust.
Job responsibilities This role carries responsibility for providing
professional leadership and assurance
for the health of children and young people in care across Herefordshire and Worcestershire.
The postholder will act as a
senior specialist advisor , contributing to strategic planning, quality improvement, audit and performance assurance, and representing the service at internal and external forums as required.
The role includes responsibility for
governance, workforce development and service improvement , ensuring practice aligns with national guidance, statutory requirements and local priorities.
The postholder will work collaboratively across health, social care and partner organisations to support consistent, high‑quality outcomes for children in care and care leavers.
For full details of the duties and criteria for the role please refer to the job description and person specification attached.
Person Specification Skills & Abilities
Ability to demonstrate senior leadership or management skills transferable to this role
Ability to deliver professional advice or guidance within a multi‑disciplinary environment
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in writing, including reports or professional documentation
Ability to analyse information and evidence to inform decision‑making or service improvement
Ability to contribute to service development, audit or quality improvement activity
Additional Criteria
Ability to work flexibly and travel countywide to meet service needs
Ability to work autonomously and manage competing priorities
Evidence of commitment to continuous professional development
Experience of working across multiple sites or services
Knowledge
Knowledge of safeguarding and child protection legislation and statutory responsibilities relating to children and young people
Knowledge of multi‑agency working arrangements within health and social care
Knowledge of professional accountability, governance and quality standards within an NHS setting
Knowledge of national guidance and policy relating to children in care and care leavers
Knowledge of public health or community‑based service delivery models
Experience
Minimum of 3 years post‑registration and relevant experience with children in care.
Expertise in children's health and development
Extensive experience in child protection/safeguarding children in an NHS Organisation
Experience or knowledge of contributing to the implementation of strategies to meet changing organisational needs, including the ability to translate this into key operational objectives
Experience in working with children, particularly those with special needs and their families
Previous experience providing a health service to children and young people within a community School Health/Health Visiting/Public Health Nursing team
Leadership experience of working in a provider organisation at a senior level/experience managing a clinical team
Experience in training/teaching and student assessment, including multi‑agency training
Experience in undertaking/leading research projects/clinical audits/improvement techniques
Experience of significant event analysis and sharing learning
Experience of partnership working/liaison in inter‑agency environment
Working knowledge of health services and relevant documents
Knowledge of relevant legislation and guidance pertaining to children and young people safeguarding, children in care and care leavers
Relevant professional standards
Qualifications
RSCN/RN (Child)/RGN/Registered midwife
Registered on Level 1 of the NMC register
Relevant Masters Degree or equivalent knowledge and experience
Evidence of continuing professional development
I understand that I will be asked to provide original certificates to verify my qualifications at point of offer.
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.
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We are seeking a dynamic and motivated Named Nurse for Children in Care (Band 8a) to provide strategic, clinical and professional leadership across Herefordshire and Worcestershire. This senior role is open to SCPHN‑qualified nurses with transferable leadership, safeguarding and public health experience; prior experience in an identical role is not essential, skills from related senior nursing roles are highly valued.
The post is offered as 30 hours per week, with flexibility in working patterns discussed at interview. The advertised base is Eldbury Moor GP Practice; however, the post holder will be required to work countywide across community and partner settings. Opportunities for hybrid working are available in line with service need.
You will work within the Public Health Nursing Service, providing leadership and supervision to Specialist Nurses for Children in Care, influencing system‑wide practice, quality and performance, and working closely with Local Authority and multi‑agency partners.
We offer a supportive leadership culture with regular supervision, strong wellbeing support, protected development time and access to Trust‑wide benefits. This is an excellent opportunity to use your senior nursing expertise to improve outcomes for children and young people in care while developing your leadership career in a values‑driven organisation.
Main duties of the job As the Named Nurse for Children in Care, you will provide
professional, clinical and strategic leadership
to ensure high‑quality health provision for children and young people in care across Herefordshire and Worcestershire.
On a day‑to‑day basis, you will
lead, support and supervise
a team of Specialist Nurses for Children in Care, providing expert advice on complex safeguarding and health matters, quality‑assuring health assessments and care plans, and supporting staff development through supervision and appraisal.
You will work closely with
Local Authority colleagues, Designated Professionals and multi‑agency partners , contributing to meetings, panels and strategic forums, and ensuring statutory responsibilities and performance standards are met.
The role includes
monitoring performance and data , contributing to audits, service improvement and reporting, and using learning to drive quality and consistency across the service. When required, you may undertake or support complex health assessments.
You will balance
county‑wide leadership with hands‑on professional input , working across community settings while promoting trauma‑informed, child‑centred practice and a supportive culture for staff and partners.
About us At Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust, we are working together to deliver outstanding care. We run community hospitals and community health services across Worcestershire and provide mental health and learning disability services across both Herefordshire and Worcestershire.
Our people (all 4500+ of them) provide services for people of all ages, experiencing both physical and/or mental health conditions from over 100 sites.
We will support you to thrive; offer flexible working options for a great work‑life balance, help you fulfil your ambitions and empower you to make positive changes within your team or service. We value diversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures, and ethnicities.
What we offer:
27 days leave plus bank holidays, increasing up to 33 days with long service
Generous NHS pension and enhanced pay when you work unsocial hours
Flexible and agile working opportunities
Great maternity, paternity, and adoption support
Wide range of supportive staff networks
Health and wellbeing opportunities
If you would like to know more, please visit our website.
We encourage you to read the attached applicant guidance notes.
Sharing your data -
As a data controller we may sometimes need to process your data to pursue our legitimate business interests, for example to request a survey from you (optional), to support the Trust's understanding of where you gained interest in working for the Trust.
Job responsibilities This role carries responsibility for providing
professional leadership and assurance
for the health of children and young people in care across Herefordshire and Worcestershire.
The postholder will act as a
senior specialist advisor , contributing to strategic planning, quality improvement, audit and performance assurance, and representing the service at internal and external forums as required.
The role includes responsibility for
governance, workforce development and service improvement , ensuring practice aligns with national guidance, statutory requirements and local priorities.
The postholder will work collaboratively across health, social care and partner organisations to support consistent, high‑quality outcomes for children in care and care leavers.
For full details of the duties and criteria for the role please refer to the job description and person specification attached.
Person Specification Skills & Abilities
Ability to demonstrate senior leadership or management skills transferable to this role
Ability to deliver professional advice or guidance within a multi‑disciplinary environment
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in writing, including reports or professional documentation
Ability to analyse information and evidence to inform decision‑making or service improvement
Ability to contribute to service development, audit or quality improvement activity
Additional Criteria
Ability to work flexibly and travel countywide to meet service needs
Ability to work autonomously and manage competing priorities
Evidence of commitment to continuous professional development
Experience of working across multiple sites or services
Knowledge
Knowledge of safeguarding and child protection legislation and statutory responsibilities relating to children and young people
Knowledge of multi‑agency working arrangements within health and social care
Knowledge of professional accountability, governance and quality standards within an NHS setting
Knowledge of national guidance and policy relating to children in care and care leavers
Knowledge of public health or community‑based service delivery models
Experience
Minimum of 3 years post‑registration and relevant experience with children in care.
Expertise in children's health and development
Extensive experience in child protection/safeguarding children in an NHS Organisation
Experience or knowledge of contributing to the implementation of strategies to meet changing organisational needs, including the ability to translate this into key operational objectives
Experience in working with children, particularly those with special needs and their families
Previous experience providing a health service to children and young people within a community School Health/Health Visiting/Public Health Nursing team
Leadership experience of working in a provider organisation at a senior level/experience managing a clinical team
Experience in training/teaching and student assessment, including multi‑agency training
Experience in undertaking/leading research projects/clinical audits/improvement techniques
Experience of significant event analysis and sharing learning
Experience of partnership working/liaison in inter‑agency environment
Working knowledge of health services and relevant documents
Knowledge of relevant legislation and guidance pertaining to children and young people safeguarding, children in care and care leavers
Relevant professional standards
Qualifications
RSCN/RN (Child)/RGN/Registered midwife
Registered on Level 1 of the NMC register
Relevant Masters Degree or equivalent knowledge and experience
Evidence of continuing professional development
I understand that I will be asked to provide original certificates to verify my qualifications at point of offer.
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.
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