Senior Staff Nurse

Job reference: 000860

Salary: (£43,231–£52,679 per annum, pro rata for part-time hours)

Employment type: Permanent

Services: Not specified

Hours Per Week: Part-time hours negotiable up to full time

Closing date: 03/07/2026

Job Description

Staff Benefits at Kibble

• Learning continues with opportunities for further training, job variety and funded study
• Healthcare significantly contributes to expenses such as dental treatments, new glasses and contact lenses
• Money off shopping and events from Blue Light Card, Costco and other partners
• Discounts are available for childcare through Puddle Lane children’s nursery
• Immediate access to confidential counselling helps you prioritise self-care
• Wellbeing perks continue with Cycle to Work and generous holidays

About Kibble

Kibble supports children and young people (aged 5-26) who have experienced trauma and adversity through residential care, education and mental health services. For more than 200 years, we’ve put young people first and have built a trusted charity with vital services that strive to transform lives, families and communities.

When starting a new job at Kibble, you’ll become part of a dedicated staff team who make sure children are happy and safe 365 days a year, 24/7. Whether your role is in care, education, or the corporate side, you’ll help give young people a chance at life.

What is the job function?

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a nurse to join our Health and Wellbeing Team.

You will carry out health assessments and support high-quality care for young people with a range of needs, including complex health conditions, risk-taking behaviours, neurodevelopmental disorders, and mental health difficulties. Using your clinical judgement and public health knowledge, you will identify health needs, contribute to health action plans. Working with residential staff to support the delivery and review of the identified health actions.

We welcome applications from experienced nurses, including those who have retired and are seeking a rewarding new challenge.

Responsibilities

• Undertake comprehensive health assessments for young people, assessing physical health, emotional wellbeing, medication, developmental needs and lifestyle factors. Produce detailed reports and action plans to inform care planning
• Assess young people presenting with health concerns and provide practical guidance to residential staff on how to support identified health needs
• Facilitate access to outreach NHS services within the residential setting (e.g. sexual health, immunisations, primary care and specialist services) and support young people to engage with these services.
• Attend and contribute to multi-disciplinary meetings, case formulations, and mental health assessments as required, advocating for the health needs of young people and contributing to care planning.
• Contribute to Neurodevelopmental Disorder assessments and prepare written reports in collaboration with clinicians from CAMHS and FCAMHS where appropriate.
• Promote healthy lifestyles and wellbeing, in line with national health promotion and mental health strategies, providing advice and guidance to young people, residential staff and education teams.
• Demonstrate knowledge of the determinants of health and ill health, providing guidance and leading on initiatives to support health education, prevention and health improvement across the services.
• Provide support during critical incidents, including responding to self-harm or suicidal behaviours, and work alongside Specialist Intervention Services to support risk management and care planning.
• Contribute to and oversee the safe management of medication, including maintenance and monitoring of the Electronic Medication Management System.
• Develop and deliver training to residential staff on health-related topics such as safe handling of medication, responding to self-harm and recognising health concerns.
• Provide cover for the Lead Nurse when required.

Communication and Relationships

• Develop and maintain therapeutic relationships with young people in the residential setting.
• Communicate information regarding the management of mental and physical health needs to colleagues, multidisciplinary professionals, young people and carers in a clear and appropriate manner.
• Communicate with young people and their relatives using a range of communication approaches appropriate to their age, understanding and needs.
• Adapt communication when working with young people who have impaired communication due to developmental disorders or mental health needs
• Maintain professional and effective communication with colleagues within the residential team and wider multidisciplinary services.
• Communicate appropriately with colleagues from partner organisations involved in the young person’s care.
• Practice and promote confidentiality in line with the NMC Code.
• Provide support to young people who may be distressed, upset, angry or anxious.
• Use communication and de-escalation skills to manage conflict situations, ensuring the safety of self and others.
• Ensure written documentation and records are clear, accurate and maintained in line with the NMC Code.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience

Essential: Registered Nurse with current Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) registration.

• Desirable: Registration in Children’s Nursing (RN Child) or second registration in Mental Health Nursing (RMN).

Experience

• Essential: 3 years Post-registration experience in a relevant clinical setting (e.g. school nursing, primary care, paediatric services or paediatric A&E).
• Essential: Experience working with children or young people with complex health, developmental or emotional needs.
• Desirable: Experience working with vulnerable children or those in residential care

Skills

• Confident in recognising and responding to the physical and mental health needs of young people, including those in secure care settings.
• Demonstrates meticulous attention to detail, particularly in relation to medication management.
• Demonstrates a sound understanding of safeguarding principles for children and young people.
• Ability to undertake complex clinical assessments and develop care plans, particularly for young people in secure care settings.

Safe Crisis Training (SCM)

Successful candidates will require a level of fitness to be able to carry out SCM. Please see note section below (4) for further information.

Notes

1. This job outline reflects the main tasks and responsibilities discharged by the post holder at the present time, however, Kibble reserves the right to alter or amend the content of this job outline to reflect changes to the job or services provided, while maintaining the overall character and level of responsibility for the post.
2. Notwithstanding any information or statement described within this job outline, all duties must be carried out in a way that promotes equality of opportunity, dignity and respect for all individuals and which is consistent with Kibble’s stated policy on equal opportunities.
3. The successful candidate will be subject to PVG Scheme Membership. Having previous convictions will not automatically disbar you from working at Kibble (with the exception of offences against children or other vulnerable groups) and every case is taken on an individual basis.
4. The successful candidate will be required to undertake Safe Crisis Management (SCM) training and will require a level of fitness to be able to carry out SCM. The successful candidate must be able to participate fully in this training and be prepared to put this training into practice. The SCM training will consist of two days theory and two days physical training. The successful candidate must complete this training in full within four weeks of an agreed start date. Should the candidate for any reason fail any aspect of the SCM training (theory, physical or both parts), an additional two weeks will be given to pass.
5. Appointments will be subject to a twelve-month probationary period.