Job summaryWe are looking for an experienced safeguarding professional to join our Safeguarding Children Team as a
Safeguarding Children Practice Development Lead.
This opportunity is available as a
2-year fixed-term contract or a
2-year secondment opportunity for substantive West London NHS Trust staff, subject to managerial approval.
Working closely with the Named Nurse and Deputy Named Nurse, you will provide expert safeguarding advice, supervision, training and support to practitioners across the Trust. The role has a particular focus on
Hounslow Services, while contributing to safeguarding activity across West London NHS Trust.
What we're looking for- Registered Nurse, Midwife or Specialist Community Public Health Practitioner.
- Significant safeguarding children experience, including child protection and complex family work.
- Strong knowledge of safeguarding legislation, guidance and best practice.
- Excellent leadership, communication and supervision skills.
- Commitment to reflective practice, learning and service improvement.
For an informal discussion, contact Rebecca Heorton, Deputy Named Professional Safeguarding Children and Young People.Closing Date: 31st Aug 2026
Interview Date: 10 Sept 2026
Main duties of the job- Deliver safeguarding children supervision in line with Trust policy.
- Provide expert advice and support to staff managing complex safeguarding and child protection cases.
- Support multi-agency safeguarding arrangements, including partnership working with Children's Social Care, education and police.
- Contribute to safeguarding training, audits, quality improvement and service development.
- Support learning from safeguarding reviews, incidents and audits to improve practice.
- Deputise for the Deputy Named Nurse for Safeguarding Children and Young People when required.
About usWest London NHS Trust is one of the most diverse healthcare providers in the UK, delivering a range of mental health and physical healthcare and community services. The Trust runs Broadmoor Hospital, one of three high secure hospitals in the country, with an international reputation.
Our high secure services care for patients from South of England and we provide low and medium secure services across eight London boroughs. The Trust also provides mental and physical healthcare in three London boroughs (Ealing, Hounslow and Hammersmith & Fulham). We employ over 5,000 staff, of whom 59% are BME. Our turnover for 2024-25 is over £500m.
The Trust is rated as 'Good' overallby the Care Quality Commission. Forensic services are rated as 'Outstanding'.
The Trust is an established partner and contributor in the development of the evolving North West London Integrated Care System and the Integrated Care Board. The Trust leads the NW London Children and Adolescent Mental Health provider collaborative.
DetailsDate posted: 18 August 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 7
Salary: £55,524 to £62,652 a year
Per annum inc HCAS
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 24 months
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 222-CORP-011
Job locations: Armstrong Way, Southall, UB2 4SD, United Kingdom
Job responsibilitiesThe Candidate Pack provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. Please view as attached
The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
Person SpecificationEducation/ QualificationsEssential- Registered Nurse or other professional qualification eg. Social work
- Educated to degree level
Desirable- Specialist Community Public Health Nurse Qualification
- Teaching Qualification or Safeguarding supervision course
Knowledge & ExperienceEssential- Substantial experience working with children and families
- Working across agency boundaries
- Experience of working with vulnerable families
- Supervision of staff
- Working within a multi-disciplinary team
- Involvement in child protection procedures
Desirable- Teaching experience
- Working in the community
- Experience of providing safeguarding children supervision
Skills, Abilities and AttributesEssential- Commitment to safeguarding and Promote the welfare of children
- Knowledge of legislation relating to safeguarding
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Ability to lead and motivate staff
- Excellent IT skills
- Ability to autonomously, motivate self and plan workload
- Team Working
- Experience of using of electronic recording system
Desirable- Experience in training and groupwork
- Clinical audit
- Experience of using of electronic recording system
Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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.Applicants must have current UK professional registration. 
