Nurse for Children Looked After | Croydon Health Services NHS Trust


Company:	Croydon Health Services
Salary:	£45,953 - £54,254 pa inc HCAS
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Croydon, CR0 1EA
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	1 Sept 2026
Closing date:	7 Oct 2026

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Summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Children Looked After (CLA) Health Team at Croydon Health Services NHS Trust as a Band 6 Children Looked After Nurse.

The post holder will work as part of the multidisciplinary health team to improve health outcomes for children and young people looked after. The role involves undertaking statutory Review Health Assessments, developing health action plans, promoting health and wellbeing, and working closely with children, carers, social care and partner agencies.

The successful candidate will be passionate about safeguarding, reducing health inequalities and ensuring children and young people receive high quality, trauma-informed care.

Interviews: 28th September 2026

Main duties of the job

• Undertake statutory Review Health Assessments for Children Looked After in line with national guidance and local policy.

• Assess, plan and evaluate the health needs of children and young people.

• Develop and review individualised health action plans.

• Provide specialist advice to carers, social workers and health professionals.

• Promote physical health, emotional wellbeing and healthy lifestyles.

• Contribute to safeguarding processes and multi-agency working.

• Maintain accurate clinical records and complete reports within required timescales.

• Participate in audit, service development and quality improvement activities.

• Support children and young people to have their voice heard and participate in decisions regarding their health and care.

• Work in accordance with NMC standards, safeguarding legislation and Trust values.

Croydon Health Services NHS Trust provides hospital and community services across Croydon through a range of clinics and specialist centres. Formed in August 2010 from the integration of Croydon Community Health Services and Mayday Healthcare NHS Trust, we employ around 4,100 staff serving a diverse population of over 360,000 people.

Our main site, Croydon University Hospital, is one of the busiest in London. We are also leading the way in delivering more healthcare in community settings and people’s homes. Our district nursing teams, Allied Health Professionals and community matrons care for people of all ages across the borough.

Like the wider NHS, we are working hard to meet increasing demand. With the right people on board, we continue to innovate and transform our services to provide the highest quality care for local residents. We place strong emphasis on education, training and career development for all staff.

If you want to make a real difference, challenge yourself and be part of a Trust that’s shaping local healthcare, Croydon Health Services could be the place for you.

At Croydon Health Services NHS Trust, we are committed to supporting flexible working arrangements. Applicants are encouraged to discuss any flexibility they may need during the recruitment process.

Please see the attached supporting document (Job Description) which contains more information about the role.

This advert closes on Sunday 13 Sep 2026

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