Specialist Safeguarding Nurse Advisor (INTERNAL)
The closing date is 24 February 2026
Job summary
***INTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY***
Are you passionate about protecting children and promoting their welfare? We are seeking an experienced and motivated Specialist Nurse/Midwifeto join our dedicatedSafeguarding Childrenteam at Wye Valley NHS Trust.
The Specialist Nurse Advisor Safeguarding Children supports the Safeguarding Children Team within Wye Valley NHS Trust to prevent harm and promote the welfare of children, young people, and families. The role involves providing specialist advice, training, and supervision across all Trust services, contributing to governance processes, and leading safeguarding initiatives across both Community andAcute services.
What we're looking for:
- Registered Nurse or Midwife with relevant post-registration qualification
- Strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills
- In-depth knowledge of child protection legislation and safeguarding best practice
- Ability to manage complex and sensitive situations with professionalism
Why join us?You'll be part of a team committed to making a real difference for children and families in Herefordshire. We offer opportunities for professional development, including study at Master's level, and a supportive environment where your expertise is valued.
Main duties of the job
The Specialist Nurse Advisor for Safeguarding Children provides advanced expertise to ensure the safety and wellbeing of children, young people, and families. The role ensures the Trust fulfils its statutory duties under Section 11 and that children remain central to all safeguarding decisions.
The post holder manages highly complex and sensitive safeguarding information, offering expert advice on child maltreatment, exploitation, contextual safeguarding, domestic abuse, and Think Family approaches. They work closely with Children's Social Care, HSCP partners, and wider agencies to interpret health information, support assessments, inform risk management, and improve the quality of safeguarding practice.
A significant part of the role involves supporting the Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH), including covering the MASH Health Practitioner role during peaks in demand. Responsibilities include contributing to forums such as GETSAFE and MARAC.
The post holder delivers safeguarding training, supervision, and expert advice across the Trust, supporting staff to develop their confidence and competence.
Leadership responsibilities include representing the Trust at safeguarding and community safety groups, and deputising for the Named Nurse. The role is grounded in NMC professional standards, reflective practice, and ongoing professional development
About us
Wye Valley NHS Trust is a member of an NHS Foundation Group with South WarwickshireUniversity NHS FT, George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust and Worcestershire Acute NHS Hospitals Trust.
Located on the border with Wales in the shadow of the Black Mountains, we provide acute and community services across Herefordshire and into parts of Powys and run Hereford County Hospital and the community hospitals in Bromyard, Leominster and Ross-on-Wye.
We are a progressive and forward looking trust with ambitious plans to improve quality and integrate patient pathways through close collaborative working with our partners to deliver the quality of care wed want for our family and friends.
More than 3,000 people work for the Trust they tell us its a great place to work, blending the busyness of a DGH with the benefits of working in a beautiful rural and unspoilt county like Herefordshire.
We can offer a great work-life balance and have a fine tradition of working with staff to help them achieve their full potential.
Russell Hardy, Trust Chairman: "The strength of the Trust is its amazing staff; a great place to work, a great place to develop your career and a great place to reach your potential."
Our values -Care, Accountability, Respect and Excellence - are at the heart of all we do. We believe in providing the right care in the right place at the right time.
Details
Date posted
10 February 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£47,810 to £54,710 a year pro rata, pa
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
229-COR-7790467
Job locations
Hereford County Hospital
Stonebow Road
Hereford
HR1 2ER
Employer details
Employer name
Wye Valley NHS Trust
Address
Hereford County Hospital
Stonebow Road
Hereford
HR1 2ER
Employer's website
https://www.wyevalley.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
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