Specialist Public Health Nurse for Children in Care and Care Leavers

Job summary

Job advert: Band 6 Specialist Public Health Nurse for Children in Care and care leavers.

This is a part-time role of 22.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 6 clinician to join our Children in Care and Care Leavers team in Bradford.

The post holder will work as part of a district-wide health team delivering the statutory health assessment service and promoting strategies to improve health outcomes for children in care.

A key part of the role is enabling and empowering young people to take part in assessing their health needs and developing their health plans.

We are looking for a Specialist Public Health Nurse who demonstrates strong competence, judgement, integrity and personal accountability, and who will advocate effectively for the children and young people in their care. The successful candidate will have excellent communication skills and the sensitivity needed to engage effectively with this vulnerable group.

Applicants should have experience of working within Children's Services and a minimum of two years' SCPHN experience.

Applicants will also need relevant clinical knowledge of children in care, including safeguarding practice.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will manage a caseload of complex and vulnerable children under the care of the local authority. They will demonstrate in-depth knowledge of trauma-informed practice and the impact of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) on children and young people's emotional, social and behavioural development, as well as their long-term health outcomes.

They will Provide statutory health assessments to children in care. The case holder will work as part of a multi disciplinary team and partnership agencies to provide the best health outcomes for the children and young people

For further information, please contact Louise Rankin Team leader 07385953580 or Nicola Campana Named Nurse, on 01274 221002 or 07860749722

Closing date- 9th October 2026.Shortlisting - 13th October 2026Interviews- 20th October 2026

About us

Everything we do is underpinned by our core values: -

We Care- We act with respect and empathy, and always value difference

We Listen- We understand people's views and respond to their individual needs

We Deliver- We develop and provide excellent services and support our partners

We will consider a variety of flexible working arrangements to enable staff to balance their work and home lives and support staff by offering a fantastic range of benefits including :

• Increase mileage rates for > 4500
• A wide range of health and wellbeing support packages
• A range of internal and external development and learning opportunities
• Plus many more.
• We are also proud to pledge our support to the Armed Forces and hold a Bronze Award in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme.

BDCFT is dedicated to environmental and social sustainability by delivering on the commitments within our Green Plan. All staff are actively encouraged and supported to participate in training and to identify and implement sustainable quality improvement across all service areas and activities.

Please note that the Trust reserves the right to close the vacancy before the closing date if a sufficient number of applications are received. It is in the candidate's best interest to apply as soon as possible

Job responsibilities

Please read the attached Job description and person specification for more details about this role.

Right to Work in the UK

Applicants should be aware that for any individual who requires a visa to work in the UK, the Trust provides sponsorship for registered healthcare practitioner roles only. This is an essential requirement of the role, and the Trust is unable to offer you a role if you are unable to meet Trust requirements for sponsorship and Home Office requirements for a visa.

Prior to your appointment you will be asked to provide confirmation of your right to work and reside in the UK. During your continued employment with the Trust, you have a personal responsibility to notify your manager as soon as possible should there be any changes to your right to work status.

Regrettably, if the role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Trusts eligibility criteria, the Trust are unable to extend your employment beyond the expiration of your current visa. The Trust is not responsible or liable for ensuring that your employment continues after this period.

As a condition of continuous employment, it essential you maintain the legal right to work in the United Kingdom throughout the duration of your employment with Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust (BDCFT). Any change in your right-to-work status, including but not limited to visa expiration, revocation, or denial of renewal, may impact your eligibility for employment with the Trust. It is your responsibility to promptly inform your Line Manager of any changes in your right-to-work status immediately and to provide necessary documentation for verification purposes. Failure to obtain or renew your visa in a timely manner is a breach of employment conditions and will result in termination of your employment. We appreciate your attention to this matter and your commitment to fulfilling this requirement promptly.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential

• oRGN (1st level) or RMN qualification
• oH/V certificate / diploma / degree or School Nurse experience/degree
• oAt least two years post SCPHN qualification experience of working with vulnerable children and families and holding a defined caseload.
• oAble to demonstrate working at first degree level
• o Experience of working in a CAMHS setting

Desirable

• oPsychological Therapy or Counselling qualification

Experience

Essential

• Experience of effective inter-agency working
• Knowledge of the Legislation relevant to children and young people
• Demonstrable understanding of the health needs of Looked After Children and Young People.

Desirable

• Knowledge of health issues which face Care leavers.
• Knowledge of attachment theory
• Knowledge of Health Needs Assessment methodology

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge and experience of working with families experiencing Social Exclusion
• Experience of dealing with child protection issues