Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, passionate and highly motivated Named Safeguarding Children Professional to join the team at Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH). The successful candidate will join a forward thinking skill mix team of experienced safeguarding professionals.
The post holder will also have the responsibility to provide highly visible strong professional leadership to inform the strategic and operational direction of the Safeguarding Children agenda.
As a tertiary centre, the GOSH safeguarding service works closely with agencies across the country and abroad, as well as with local partner agencies, providing excellent internal and external opportunities for learning, professional development and networking.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will provide and promote an expert leadership role to support GOSH, within the 0 - 18 years safeguarding portfolio in line with corporate responsibility and national guidance and legislation.
About us
GOSH is committed to recruiting the best person for the job, based solely on their ability and individual merit as measured against the criteria for the role; through a process that is fair, open, consistent and free from bias and discrimination.
We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture where all staff are valued, respected and acknowledged. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age, disability status or length of time spent unemployed.
We particularly welcome applications from BAME communities, people with disabilities and/or long-term health conditions and LGBT+ community members.
We have policies and procedures in place to ensure that all applicants and employees are treated fairly and consistently. We are proud to be accredited as a Disability Confident Employer, a member of Business Disability Forum and a Stonewall Diversity Champion.
We have active and Executive supported BAME, LGBT+ and Allies, Disability and Long-Term Health Conditions and Women's staff networks. Staff networks are employee-led groups formed around interests, issues and a common bond or background. Staff network members create a positive and inclusive work environment at Great Ormond Street Hospital by actively contributing to the Trust's mission, values and efforts specific to inclusion. All of our staff networks are open to any employee.
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.
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.
Person Specification
GOSH Culture and Values
Essential
- Our Always values
- Knowledge and understanding of diverse backgrounds and perspectives.
- Understanding of Diversity and Inclusion challenges in the workplace.
- Demonstrable contribution to advancing Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace
Academic/Professional qualification/Training
Essential
- Registered Nurse, Midwife, RMN or SCPHN with current NMC registration or Social Worker with current SW England registration
- Master's degree/higher qualification or equivalent experience
- Evidence of ongoing, dynamic continuing personal and professional development
- Completion of a management/leadership training programme or willing to complete
- Completion of a Safeguarding Supervision Course
Experience/Knowledge
Essential
- Extensive statutory case management experience of cases with complex, professional, and ethical issues.
- A track record of leading and managing innovative and different delivery mechanisms within health settings
- Evidence of providing senior leadership in a health or social care setting
- Experience of working positively with staff from other agencies and an understanding of and an ability to work with diverse cultures, expectations and priorities
- Experience of the selection, recruitment, training, and supervision of staff
- Excellent knowledge of policies, statutory regulations and guidance relating to safeguarding, LD, Prevent and Parity of Esteem
- Experience of working with CYP with long-term health conditions and disabilities.
- Evidence of participation in governance, including undertaking audit and review.
- Evidence of competence in understanding the Mental Capacity Act/Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (MCA/DoLs) and proposed implementation of LPS
Skills/Abilities
Essential
- Demonstrable evidence of leading teams, with a transformational change management approach to enhance the service
- Experience of working as part of a multi-disciplinary and multi-agency team.
- Ability to gather information quickly and effectively to inform decision making.
- Able to demonstrate a working knowledge in standard setting, quality management & benchmarking.
- Able to contribute to developing, delivering, and evaluating high quality learning packages.
- Articulate with highly developed communication skills, including negotiation, networking, and interpersonal skills
- Ability to manage complex situations effectively and sensitively
- Ability to remain calm and focussed under pressure, maintaining a positive and caring approach.
- Excellent organisational skills including an ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines.
- Strong computer literacy skills
- Self-aware and reflective of own practice
Desirable
- Good understanding of the principles of budget management and control or willing to learn
Person Specification
GOSH Culture and Values
Essential
- Our Always values
- Knowledge and understanding of diverse backgrounds and perspectives.
- Understanding of Diversity and Inclusion challenges in the workplace.
- Demonstrable contribution to advancing Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace
Academic/Professional qualification/Training
Essential
- Registered Nurse, Midwife, RMN or SCPHN with current NMC registration or Social Worker with current SW England registration
- Master's degree/higher qualification or equivalent experience
- Evidence of ongoing, dynamic continuing personal and professional development
- Completion of a management/leadership training programme or willing to complete
- Completion of a Safeguarding Supervision Course
Experience/Knowledge
Essential
- Extensive statutory case management experience of cases with complex, professional, and ethical issues.
- A track record of leading and managing innovative and different delivery mechanisms within health settings
- Evidence of providing senior leadership in a health or social care setting
- Experience of working positively with staff from other agencies and an understanding of and an ability to work with diverse cultures, expectations and priorities
- Experience of the selection, recruitment, training, and supervision of staff
- Excellent knowledge of policies, statutory regulations and guidance relating to safeguarding, LD, Prevent and Parity of Esteem
- Experience of working with CYP with long-term health conditions and disabilities.
- Evidence of participation in governance, including undertaking audit and review.
- Evidence of competence in understanding the Mental Capacity Act/Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (MCA/DoLs) and proposed implementation of LPS
Skills/Abilities
Essential
- Demonstrable evidence of leading teams, with a transformational change management approach to enhance the service
- Experience of working as part of a multi-disciplinary and multi-agency team.
- Ability to gather information quickly and effectively to inform decision making.
- Able to demonstrate a working knowledge in standard setting, quality management & benchmarking.
- Able to contribute to developing, delivering, and evaluating high quality learning packages.
- Articulate with highly developed communication skills, including negotiation, networking, and interpersonal skills
- Ability to manage complex situations effectively and sensitively
- Ability to remain calm and focussed under pressure, maintaining a positive and caring approach.
- Excellent organisational skills including an ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines.
- Strong computer literacy skills
- Self-aware and reflective of own practice
Desirable
- Good understanding of the principles of budget management and control or willing to learn
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Great Ormond Street Hospital
Great Ormond Street
London
WC1N 3JH
Employer's website
https://www.gosh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
