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Children Looked After Nurse

NELFT North East London Foundation TrustAxe Street Child & Family Centre, Barking, Essex, IG11 7LZ, United Kingdom£39,959 - £48,117Closes 09/09/2026

At a glance

Band
Band 6
Contract
Permanent
Pattern
Full-time
Hours / week
37.5
Posted
26/08/2026
Closes
09/09/2026

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Role summary

This permanent Band 6 Children Looked After Nurse role at North East London NHS Foundation Trust focuses on promoting the health and wellbeing of children and young people in care. Based at the Axe Street Child & Family Centre, the nurse will assess health needs, develop care plans, and collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams. The position offers 37.5 hours per week and aims to help children thrive and achieve their full potential.

Key responsibilities

  • Work closely with children and young people in care to assess and address their health needs.
  • Develop and implement individualised care plans in collaboration with multi-agency teams.
  • Provide advice, support, and advocacy to ensure children and young people have access to appropriate services and resources.

Essential criteria

  • Registered General Nurse / Registered Childrens Nurse Specialist community public health practitioner Health Visiting
  • NVQ level 2 or equivalent standard of literacy and numeracy
  • Recognise and respond appropriately to child safeguarding concerns
  • Evidence of contributing to a clinical governance framework, e.g. standards setting group, clinical audit, etc
  • Experience of children in care
  • Minimum of 3 years post qualification
  • Previous community experience

Useful to know

Band 6 pay context

Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 6 at £37,338 – £44,962 a year, across England.

This advert: £39,959 – £48,117 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.

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NELFT North East London Foundation Trust

Children Looked After Nurse

The closing date is 09 September 2026

Job summary

Children Looked After Nurse North East London NHS Foundation Trust

This is an exciting opportunity to join the North East London NHS Foundation Trust as a Children Looked After Nurse, based at the Axe Street Child & Family Centre. This permanent role offers 37.5 hours per week and falls within Band 6 of the NHS pay scale, with a salary ranging from £39,959 to £48,117. As part of our commitment to supporting children and young people in care, this role focuses on promoting their health and wellbeing to ensure they have the best opportunities in life.

About North East London NHS Foundation Trust

North East London NHS Foundation Trust is dedicated to delivering high-quality, compassionate care to diverse communities. We are committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered to make a difference. Our mission is to provide innovative and person-centred care that creates lasting positive impacts. By prioritising equality, diversity, and inclusion, we aim to ensure that our workforce reflects the communities we serve.

Main duties of the job

The Role

As a Children Looked After Nurse, you will play a vital role in supporting the health and wellbeing of children and young people in care. Your work wil

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