Named Nurse for Children in Care
| Posting date: | 09 January 2026 |
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| Salary: | £55,690.00 to £62,682.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £55690.00 - £62682.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 28 January 2026 |
| Location: | Worcester, WR4 9TX |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | C9798-1959 |
Summary
This role carries responsibility for providing professional leadership and assurance for the health of children and young people in care across Herefordshire and Worcestershire. The post holder will act as a senior specialist advisor, contributing to strategic planning, quality improvement, audit and performance assurance, and representing the service at internal and external forums as required. The role includes responsibility for governance, workforce development and service improvement, ensuring practice aligns with national guidance, statutory requirements and local priorities. The post holder will work collaboratively across health, social care and partner organisations to support consistent, high-quality outcomes for children in care and care leavers. For full details of the duties and criteria for the role please refer to the job description and person specification attached.