Job summary
Are you a passionate and dedicated nurse looking to make a difference in the lives of children? We are currently seeking a Safeguarding Children Nurse Specialist to join our team at Barts Health NHS Trust Royal London Hospital.
In this role, you will have the opportunity to work closely with a multidisciplinary team of healthcare professionals, social workers, and external agencies to ensure the safety and well-being of children in our care. You will play a key role in supporting staff to implement policies and procedures to safeguard children and providing training.
As a Safeguarding Children Nurse Specialist, you will have the chance to make a difference in the lives of children who may be experiencing abuse or neglect. Your expertise and dedication will help to ensure that these children receive the best possible care and support, while also working to prevent future instances of harm.
If you are a compassionate, committed and work well in a dynamic team and you have a passion for safeguarding children, we want to hear from you!
Main duties of the job
The post holder, as part of the Safeguarding Children Team, will support the Named Nurse for Safeguarding Children in meeting requirements set out in Working Together to Safeguard Children (2023). This work will incorporate the key elements of the Children Acts 1989 and 2004 and the National Service Framework for Children, Young people and Maternity Services (2004) and the Care Quality Commission Core Standard 7 (Safeguarding people who useservices from abuse).
The post holder will provide safeguarding children advice and support, safeguarding children supervision and training to practitioners. The role also includes providing advice and support in relation to children in need including children with disabilities and those children identified as vulnerable in any way.
The post holder will improve and facilitate robust communication pathways between hospital staff and professionals across the safeguarding partnership in the community, primary care and other agencies.
The post holder will work with the Named Nurse for safeguarding children to undertake audits and support the development and implementation of relevant policies and procedures in relation to safeguarding children.
About us
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.
The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.
Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.
We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.
We are dedicated to being an outstanding place to work and will work with you to get the best experience. We know flexible working is not a one size fits all and will mean something different to everyone. We are inclusive, so if you are interested in flexible working, please speak to the recruiting manager.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.
We are dedicated to being an outstanding place to work and will work with you to get the best experience. We know flexible working is not a one size fits all and will mean something different to everyone. We are inclusive, so if you are interested in flexible working, please speak to the recruiting manager.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse/Registered Sick Children's Nurse//SCPHN (Health Visiting) or equivalent
Desirable
- BSc(Honours) or working towards
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of involvement in child protection practice Evidence of inter-agency/multiprofessional working.
- Experience of being involved in clinical audit and evaluation.
- Evidence of facilitating and supporting change in practice
- Experience of receiving safeguarding children supervision
- Experience of providing safeguarding children supervision
Desirable
- Experience of working with and, development of, safeguarding children's procedures within the hospital
- Evidence of creating and providing educational programmes
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge and understanding of key legislation and guidance underpinning safeguarding children practice
- Knowledge of child protection procedures and practice.
- Knowledge of professional accountability in relation to safeguarding children
Desirable
- ENB 998 Reaching and Assessing in Clinical Practice or equivalent
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse/Registered Sick Children's Nurse//SCPHN (Health Visiting) or equivalent
Desirable
- BSc(Honours) or working towards
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of involvement in child protection practice Evidence of inter-agency/multiprofessional working.
- Experience of being involved in clinical audit and evaluation.
- Evidence of facilitating and supporting change in practice
- Experience of receiving safeguarding children supervision
- Experience of providing safeguarding children supervision
Desirable
- Experience of working with and, development of, safeguarding children's procedures within the hospital
- Evidence of creating and providing educational programmes
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge and understanding of key legislation and guidance underpinning safeguarding children practice
- Knowledge of child protection procedures and practice.
- Knowledge of professional accountability in relation to safeguarding children
Desirable
- ENB 998 Reaching and Assessing in Clinical Practice or equivalent
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
