Job Summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for 1 WTE Band 6 Community Specialist Practitioners (Health Visiting / School Nursing) to join the already established and dedicated Children In Care (CIC) Team in Doncaster. The successful applicants will be part of a multi-disciplinary team providing holistic health services to CIC & Care Leavers aged 0-19 years.

Main Duties of the Job

• Undertake review health assessments for Children In Care and Care Leavers within their defined caseload
• Contribute to the Healthy Child Programme as required
• To improve the quality and co-ordination of the health care of Children In Care and Care Leavers.
• Contribute to assessing, monitoring and evaluating health needs and improving health outcomes for Children In Care and Care Leavers
• Undertake evidence-based packages of care based on identification of health needs
• To work in partnership with the Named Nurse and Named GPs for CIC and the dedicated CIC Nursing Team

About Us
Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH) employ around 4000 talented colleagues who are very much appreciated, valued, and respected. We have a wide portfolio which includes mental health, physical health, learning disability and drug and alcohol services. We are dedicated to the development of our people and hold a learning half day every month for our colleagues. We are passionate about enhancing the quality of our service and we work hard to attract and select the right colleagues for our organisation. Our goal is to employ those who share our passion for providing first class care while remaining committed to our vision and values. Please view our Strategy using the link below. To find out more about working for RDaSH and the fantastic benefits we offer visit our website. We are committed to inclusive cultures and really value people in our organisation, view our Allyship video on YouTube to find out more. The main terms and conditions of service can be found here.

Details
Date posted: 16 July 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 6
Salary: £39,959 to £48,117 a year per annum
Contract: Secondment
Working pattern: Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number: 376-DCCG-0486
Job locations: 57 Tickhill Road, Tickhill Road, Doncaster, DN4 8TX, United Kingdom

Job Responsibilities
Please view the attached job description and person specification to view the full details about the role. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if there are a high amount of applications.

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• NMC registered qualification
• Community Specialist Practitioner (Health Visiting /School Nursing)
• Evidence of continued professional development in areas relevant to Children, Young People and Families

Experience
Essential

• Working with Children, Young People and Families
• Working with Children, Young People and Families with safeguarding concerns and complex needs
• Working with Children In Care, Young People and their Carers
• Working within the Community setting

Desirable

• Experience of working in close partnership with other agencies involved in the care of CIC; including social services, foster carers, residential care services, CAMHS, Paediatrics, Sexual Health services and Substance Misuse services.
• Demonstrates understanding of Looked After Children's Policy and Guidance and implications for service delivery.

Knowledge
Essential

• Well organised and skilled in good time management.
• Evidence of excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• High level interpersonal skills.
• IT skills
• Highly motivated
• Demonstrate ability to relate to and work within a team.
• Commitment to post applied for
• Ability to work with complex issues and cope with pressure.
• Ability to prioritize needs
• Flexibility in working practice.

Skills
Essential

• Commitment to providing an effective, high quality, evidence-based service, which is responsive to the needs of the Children In Care
• Knowledge and understanding of current policy and legislation relation to CIC and the wider NHS.
• Commitment to integrated multidisciplinary team working.
• Committed to Safeguarding

Desirable

• Access to transport and the ability to travel within the required geographical area
• Ability to work flexibly to respond to the needs of CIC and Care Leavers

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website. From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants.

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer details
Employer name: Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHSFT
Address: 57 Tickhill Road, Tickhill Road, Doncaster, DN4 8TX, United Kingdom
Employer's website: the Trust's website

For questions about the job, contact:
Interim Service Manager 5-19, Claire Grainger, claire.grainger1@nhs.net, 07887725822