Fostering Medical Advisor

Action for Children Fostering Services
Action for Children fostering services offer therapeutic fostering homes to children and young people who have experienced disrupted attachments and Trauma. The services operate to our Homes Framework and supported by our psychological service partners we use PACE principles, DDP and therapeutic thinking to offer safe and stable homes to our children and young people.

About the Role
We are seeking a Fostering Medical Advisor to provide professional medical oversight of foster carers health information. The role primarily involves reviewing medical (AH2) reports provided by foster carers GP’s, summarising relevant health information, and advising the agency on medical suitability in line with fostering standards.

This is a key advisory role supporting safe, informed decision-making within the fostering assessment and approval / reapproval process.

Key responsibilities:

- Receive and review medical reports completed by foster carers GP’s
- Analyse medical information to identify any health conditions relevant to fostering capacity, with a balanced and proportionate approach.
- Prepare clear, concise medical summaries for sharing with the fostering agency and fostering panel
- Provide professional advice on medical matters relating to foster carer assessments, reviews and ongoing approvals
- Highlight any health-related considerations, risks or recommendations where appropriate.
- Respond to queries from the agency regarding medical information and reports.
- Carry out follow up discussions with foster carers GP’s / medical professionals where appropriate and required.
- Ensure all medical information is handled in accordance with confidentiality, data protection and safeguarding requirements.
- Work within relevant legislation, statutory guidance and best practice relating to fostering and medical advice.

About you:

- Fully registered medical practitioner with the GMC
- Experience in general practice, occupational health, community health or a related field.
- Strong ability to interpret medical reports and present information in a clear, non-clinical summary format.
- Understanding of how adult health may impact caring roles
- Excellent written communication and professional judgement
- Ability to work independently and manage workload flexibly.

Desirable:

- Previous experience working with fostering, adoption or social care services.
- Experience of preparing medical summaries or reports for panels of Agency Decision Makers
- Knowledge of fostering regulations and National Minimum Standards

Action for Children is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are subject to appropriate pre-employment checks including two references and enhanced DBS clearance.

Fee - £75 per medical.

To apply, please submit your CV and covering letter outlining your suitability for the role to

Advert closing date - 16/01/2025
Interview date (virtual - Microsoft Teams) - 23/01/2025