Band 6 Looked After Children Nurse
The advert asks you to have the right to work in the UK already:
“All jobs will require permission to work in the UK.”
This line often means the employer will not sponsor a visa, but some employers include it as standard wording. That is why the highest likelihood we give this job is Possible. Ask Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust before you apply.
Possible
Sponsorship likelihood
The advert asks for the right to work already
£39,959 – £48,117 / year
Salary
Within the market range
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Going rate
Skilled Worker going rate
This role may qualify for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 2236 is an eligible occupation, but we are only 54% sure that is the right code. Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust is a licensed sponsor, so if the code fits, the role should qualify. Check the occupation eligibility rules against what the job actually involves.
We pick the code from the advert's text, so it is our best guess, not the employer's. Each code it could be has its own likelihood:
- Possible 2236 (Registered children’s nurses) · 54% match
- Possible 2233 (Registered specialist nurses) · 18% match
- Possible 2232 (Registered community nurses) · 17% match
New graduate or PhD holder? Pick one of the lower rates.
What each route needs for this job
| Occupation code | New entrant 70% of going rate | STEM PhD 80% of going rate | Relevant PhD 90% of going rate | Standard rate 100% of going rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2236 Registered children’s nurses Most likely code | £25,000 Clears | £25,000 Clears | £25,000 Clears | £25,000 Clears |
2233 Registered specialist nurses Also possible | £25,000 Clears | £25,000 Clears | £25,000 Clears | £25,000 Clears |
2232 Registered community nurses Also possible | £25,000 Clears | £25,000 Clears | £25,000 Clears | £25,000 Clears |
We use the lowest threshold across the plausible codes. Likelihood is Possible at most when the pay clears only a lower rate, or only under a less likely code. A mark is for the top of the advertised pay. How the Home Office picks the code
About the role
Friendly, supportive and experienced team dedicated to improving outcomes for children and young people in care.
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Looked After Children Service at Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust, where you will play a key role in improving the health and wellbeing of some of the most vulnerable children and young people within our communities.
As a Band 6 Nurse, you will provide specialist health assessments, care planning, health promotion, advocacy and ongoing support for children and young people in care.
Working collaboratively with colleagues across social care, education and partner agencies, you will contribute to delivering high-quality, child-centred care and improving health outcomes.
We are looking for an experienced and motivated nurse with a passion for reducing health inequalities and promoting the voice of children and young people.
You will be supported by an experienced multidisciplinary team and will have opportunities to further develop specialist skills in safeguarding, trauma-informed practice, attachment, emotional wellbeing and leadership.
This role is ideal for a nurse who enjoys autonomous working, professional challenge and making a meaningful difference to the lives of children and young people.
A full UK driving licence and access to a car during working hours are required.
For more information, please contact Claire Read on 07500096375 [email protected] or Karen Wheatley 07766 443249 [email protected]
Job description
“If you like what you've read and would like more information on the duties and responsibilities of this role, please click onto “Apply for this job” and you will be re-directed to our vacancies page where you can review the job description and person specification.”
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential
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Experience
Essential
- Please click onto Apply for this job and you will be re-directed to our vacancies page where you can review the job description and person specification. This document outlines the full range of criteria that are required for the role. In your application, you can state how you meet the criteria in the job description and person specification.
About the employer
We may close the advert early, if we receive a sufficient number of applicants, so please apply as soon as possible.
About Us Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust (LPT) provides a range of community health, mental health and learning disability services for people of all ages. Delivered through over 100 settings from inpatient wards to out in the community, our 6,500 staff serve over 1 million people living in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland.
We aim to develop a workforce that reflects our community.
We actively implement equal opportunities in employment and service delivery and seek people who share our commitment.
We strongly encourage applications from all sections of the community, particularly from underrepresented groups.
Details of our benefits, leadership behaviours and other important information can be found in the Information for Applicants, please view the supporting documents.
We will consider requests to work alternative hours or varied working patterns in line with our flexible working policy.
For all substantive roles, new staff (excluding medical staff) are appointed subject to a 6-month probationary period (see Probation Policy).
All jobs will require permission to work in the UK.
For all jobs the cost of any DBS disclosure required will be met by the individual.This will be deducted from salary once started.
Applicants at risk within the local NHS who meet essential criteria will have preference for interview.
This description is the source posting as it read when we added it. We are not affiliated with Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust, so check their own site for the current details.
Where this offer sits in the market
Registered children’s nurses (SOC 2236) · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · basic pay · ~13k in sample- Offer £39,959–48,117
- Middle half £30,056–48,100
- Median £38,688
The range sits inside the market's middle half (£30,056–48,100), so this is typical pay for the occupation.
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Does this job guarantee visa sponsorship?
Not necessarily. Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust holds a sponsor licence, but sponsorship for a specific hire is always the employer's decision. Be upfront in your application that you'll require it.
What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
Skilled Worker roles must clear both the general salary threshold and the occupation-specific going rate. See our occupation eligibility guide for the current figures.