Specialist Nurse For Children in care and Care leavers, Enfield


Company:	NHS Jobs
Salary:	£55,524 to £62,652 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Enfield, EN2 0JB
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	27 Oct 2026
Closing date:	9 Nov 2026

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Summary

Core Clinical responsibilities 1.1 Maintain professional behaviour at all times and promote a positive image of Royal Free Trust at all times, in line with first class values. 1.2 Provide specialist clinical expertise and leadership to promote the physical, emotional and developmental health of children in care 1.3 Support the day to day operational management and effective delivery of the children in care nursing service. 1.4 Coordinate and quality assure initial and review health assessments for children placed in and outside Enfield. Ensure health recommendations are actioned, referrals completed and outcomes monitored. 1.5 Liaise with social care, primary care, paediatric ,CAMHS and other partner agencies to ensure continuity of care. 1.6 Identify, assess and escalate unmet health needs, clinical risks and safeguarding concerns 1.7 Ensure timely access to appropriate health services, including children placed out of borough. 1.8 Maintain accurate clinical records and ensure compliance with relevant policies, legislation and professional standards. 1.9 Promote evidence-based practice, health equality and improved health outcomes for children in care 1.10 Complete duty on a rotational basis, responding to clinical situations/meetings, utilizing clinical judgement and decision making to initiate appropriate interventions for the children in our care. 1.11 To be responsible for the for confidentiality and the safekeeping of client records, maintain accurate records and adhere to Trust information governance policy. A full list of duties and responsibilities will be found within the job description and requirements for the role can be found within the person specification.

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