Specialist Nurse for Looked After Children

The post holder will work within codes of practice and professional responsibilities when undertaking statutory health assessments with Looked After Children (LAC) by the Local Authority, ensuring that clients/patients have a comprehensive health plan in place, and that it is regularly reviewed in line with statutory timescales or as circumstances change. The post holder will discharge their Statutory Duty to safeguard and promote the welfare of children that are in local authority care as part of the Looked After Children Team. The post holder will support other staff within the Health Board to meet their responsibilities for Looked After Children (LAC)., The post holder will manage their own caseloads and, as part of the Looked After Children Team, will:

• Ensure compliance with Children Act 2004 and the Social Services & Well-Being (Wales) Act 2014 and related guidance, working closely with Cwm Taf Morgannwg staff, multiagency partners and other Health Boards.
• Provide specialised guidance and advice on health-related issues to other partner agencies.
• Ensure all identified health needs of Looked After Children placed out of the Cwm Taf Morgannwg area are addressed, and work with other health services both locally and in other areas to meet those specific needs.
• The post holder is expected to work flexibly to support the Team and to assist other colleagues from within the Safeguarding and Public Protection Team when required.
  
  Cwm Taf Morgannwg (CTM) University Health Board, part of NHS Wales, serves a large population across a diverse and beautiful region, steeped in history and heritage. With nearly 13,500 staff, our health board is one of Wales's largest employers.
Together, we are Team CTM; a workforce dedicated to offering excellent patient care and support to the 450,000 people across our three regions, Bridgend, Merthyr Tydfil, and Rhondda Cynon Taf. We operate three District General hospitals, several community hospitals, primary and community care facilities. CTM's location offers the best of South Wales, just 20 minutes from Cardiff's vibrant city life, the natural beauty of the Brecon Beacons, and the serene coastline at Ogmore. Whether you enjoy lively urban amenities, peaceful countryside, or seaside escapes, our location makes an ideal setting for both work and personal life. Our CTM 2030 Strategy--Our Health, Our Future--focuses on uniting our region around shared health and wellbeing goals. Our values guide us daily: o We listen, learn, and improve o We treat everyone with respect o We work together as one team CTM employees enjoy benefits including; a leading pension, generous leave, flexible work, career growth, and access to ongoing learning and development. At CTM, you'll find a welcoming, team-oriented workplace that values diversity and compassion, where you can take pride in your work and the difference it makes.