Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our multi-disciplinary Safeguarding Hub. We are looking for an experienced and highly motivated practitioner to help drive forward a high quality safeguarding service. As a senior member of the Children's Team you will play a critical role in improving outcomes for children, with a family focused approach.

The post holder will provide specialist advice, support and educative services to colleagues, children and families in this fast-paced, dynamic but safe and supportive environment, that encourages personal and professional development.

Please Note:
This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must already hold the right to work in the UK independently, with a visa or immigration status that allows them to fulfil the full duration and type of contract offered. The Trust is unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position.

Main duties of the job
The post holder will co-ordinate and manage the day to day safeguarding of all children who access our services. They will be proficient in the assessment of risk and harm and contribute to the delivery of effective, timely and proportionate safeguarding responses.

They will provide specialist advice, supervision and support for all staff in all aspects of safeguarding children practice. They will be responsible for identifying risk factors, protective factors and safeguarding need which requires a strong analytical ability, sound professional judgement and excellent communication skills and ensures that decision making is robust, evidenced-based and focused on achieving the best possible outcomes for children and families.

About us
We are committed to being an inclusive and diverse employer. We strive to employ people who reflect the communities we serve, and aim to create an inclusive culture where everyone can reach their full potential. Whatever your race, ethnicity, belief, generation, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity, disability or experience, you'll appreciate the opportunities we give you to work in an inclusive atmosphere. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences to build on the progress we've achieved to make our Trust diverse and the best place to work. We celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints and ideas that help us overcome challenges and embrace new possibilities. We have signed the Armed Forces Covenant Pledge and have a commitment to the Armed Forces Community.

We are dedicated to using our Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) approach as our shared organisation model of change to enhance our services and ensure excellence in patient care.

If you are considering applying for a role, please be aware that as an NHS Employee you may have contact with vulnerable service users. We strongly encourage that all our staff are vaccinated against COVID-19 and are vaccinated annually against Flu, in order to protect the health and safety of our staff and patients. Your commitment will help us to put the safety and care of our patients first, as well as helping us to protect you and your colleagues.

Job responsibilities

• Responsible for leading and supervising the assessment of babies, children and young people in relation to their safeguarding needs.
• Responsible for leading and supervising the day to day implementation of safeguarding plans of care and the evaluation of their effectiveness.
• Responsible for supervising the Paediatric Liaison Safeguarding Nurse
• Advise and support staff in safeguarding assessments in relation to risk and harm
• Take the lead in supporting parents, carers and other family members
• Contribute to reviewing and amending local operational guidelines and policies
• Oversee Emergency Department attendances, ensuring information is passed onto community services in a timely manner
• Have oversight of admissions to the children's ward, ensuring that the liaison process is efficient and effective
• Attend and represent the Trust at safeguarding meetings
• Acts as a source of specialised knowledge and clinical expertise in relation to safeguarding practice
• Responsible for ensuring Team visibility across the Trust
• Act up for the Named Nurse in their absence
• Develop and delivery programmes of level 3 safeguarding training
• Develop and delivery a robust programme of safeguarding supervision

Person Specification
Education and training
Essential

• oFirst degree level or equivalent experience
• oCurrent NMC registration
• oEvidence of CPD

Desirable

• oPublic health qualification
• oManagement course
• oChild protection qualification
• oMentor course/998 or equivalent

Knowledge and skills
Essential

• oAble to demonstrate a wide range of expert knowledge in relation to safeguarding theory and practice
• oKnowledge of statutory guidance and legislation regarding protection of children and adults.
• oUnderstanding of clinical governance and its implication for quality, patient safety, and safety of staff.
• oIT Literate
• oAbility to challenge practice respectively

Experience
Essential

• oExtensive experience of working with children and families in need of safeguarding and protection
• oPrevious experience of working in a safeguarding speciality

Desirable

• oExperience of providing direct supervision to health professionals
• oExperience of developing and delivering multi-professional training
• oAbility to manage change in practice effectively

Disclosure and Barring Service Check
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.

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

We are committed to being an inclusive and diverse employer. We strive to employ people who reflect the communities we serve, and aim to create an inclusive culture where everyone can reach their full potential.