Registered Nurse for Initial Health Assessments

The postholder will undertake Initial Health Assessments (IHAs)for children in local authority care, ensuring their physical, emotional, and developmental health needs are identified and addressed. This role supports the delivery of statutory duties under the Children Act 1989 and aligns with national guidance for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children., Conduct comprehensive health assessments for children and young people in local authority care within statutory timescales (usually within 20 working days of entry to care).

Gather health and social information from multiple sources, including medical records, carers, and relevant agencies.

Assess physical health, growth, and development (e.g., height, weight, immunizations).

Evaluate emotional, mental, and behavioral health needs.

Identify risk factors such as exposure to abuse, neglect, or substance misuse.

Support with developing a detailed health care plan tailored to the childs needs, incorporating short- and long-term goals.

Support with the provision of recommendations for medical follow-ups, therapy, or specialist referrals.

Prepare for clinics and document all assessments, on the clinical system (SystmOne).

Nimbuscare is a not-for-profit Organisation that aims to be a collaborative and agile provider that cares for its people and patients. Nimbuscare is based in York and is owned by all the practices in the city, however we deliver services over a wider footprint.

We deliver Urgent Care Services in collaboration with the hospital and GP practices in York, Scarborough, Selby, Malton and Whitby. We also provide community based frailty care which focuses on treating people in the community where we can. We also aim to shift services into the community where possible, for example our Community Diagnostic Centre runs in partnership with the Acute Trust.

We are committed to contributing towards a better NHS based on equity, fairness, innovation, collaboration and quality.

We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of children/vulnerable adults and expect the same commitment from all staff and volunteers.

Nimbuscare is committed to improving the diversity of its workforce to better reflect the communities it serves. We welcome applications from everyone and work to promote an inclusive supportive culture that values and celebrates our differences.