Job summary
The Safeguarding Nurse will demonstrate a sound understanding of the needs and risks affecting vulnerable adults, children, and families. Acting as a visible role model, the post holder will provide clinical support, expert advice, and practical guidance to wards and departments across the Trust, under the supervision of the Named Nurse for Safeguarding, and in accordance with national and local safeguarding guidance.
This is a developmental role for a nurse with some safeguarding experience. The post holder will be supported by senior members of the safeguarding team to develop comprehensive knowledge and skills across all aspects of safeguarding practice.
The role requires the provision of clinical expertise and professional advice, with a strong working knowledge of safeguarding and child protection legislation and guidance, including the Children Act (2004),Working Together to Safeguard Children (2023), the Mental Capacity Act (2005), Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards, the Domestic Abuse Act (2021), and the Care Act (2014). The post holder will also contribute to the planning and delivery of safeguarding training across the Trust.
The post holder must be a registered nurse with recent clinical experience, including some experience relevant to safeguarding, and a clear record of continuing professional development.
Main duties of the job
To work as part of the Safeguarding Team and support the named nurse, safeguarding lead and head of safeguarding
Act as a resource and provide support to wards and clinical areas on safeguarding patients by:
Ensuring adherence to Trust policies, procedures and guidelines
Maintain accurate and confidential records
Offer expertise and advice to multidisciplinary team members including supervision
Work with Clinicians in the Trust to promote Safeguarding and to identify relevant cases.
Independently assess, implement and evaluate patients with complex safeguarding needs, be able to complete DoLs processes, Early Help assessments, MARAC and other multi - agency referrals.
About us
The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest specialist orthopaedic units in Europe. We offer planned orthopaedic surgery to people locally, nationally and internationally.
Our Trust is a very special hospital; big enough to deliver world class services and small enough to offer exceptional patient and staff experience. We offer a working experience unique in the West Midlands and we're always on the lookout for passionate people to join our award-winning team.
The ROH is an equal opportunities employer. We employ people of difference and are committed to growing an inclusive culture, where difference is celebrated, and people feel able to bring their whole and authentic self to work.
We are a Disability Confident Leader and offer a range of inclusive, family friendly and flexible working arrangements and policies, to support our people in the workplace. Flexible working requests will be considered.
The Trust is committed to the Disability Confident Interview Scheme and will offer an interview to disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for a vacancy and consider them on their abilities.
If you have a disability and need any support with your application or require any reasonable adjustments to be implemented please do get in touch with the Recruiting Manager for this position so that the team can support you.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Provide daily support and advice either face to face, via email or over the phone to ROH staff and external services.
Refer to job description (JD) and person specification for further details
Job description
Job responsibilities
Provide daily support and advice either face to face, via email or over the phone to ROH staff and external services.
Refer to job description (JD) and person specification for further details
Person Specification
Qualification and Training
Essential
- Current valid NMC registration -Registered Nurse
- Diploma /degree level nursing qualification
- Completion of Level 3 Safeguarding Training and additional safeguarding training
- Evidence of Continued Professional Development.
Desirable
- Recent Safeguarding external training
- Safeguarding supervision experience
- Recognised teaching qualification. E.g. Mentorship/or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Substantial/Significant experience required as a Band 5 staff nurse, to include experience of acute hospital setting
- Experience of formal safeguarding in the workplace processes
- Understanding the impact of domestic abuse on vulnerable victims and children
- Working knowledge of clinical and safeguarding practices
- Organisational skills and ability to lead a team
- MDT team meeting experience
Desirable
- Experience of managing complex casework, including issues such as child abuse, mental health, substance abuse.
- Working with vulnerable adults and children and crisis intervention
Knowledge
Essential
- Demonstrate a knowledge of duties required for the post
- Excellent role model in all aspects of work.
- Knowledge on Safeguarding legislation, policy and practice.
- Direct work with people experiencing emotional, personal or practical problems
- Adapt to wide range of people and situations
- Understanding of the National agenda for safeguarding vulnerable individuals
Desirable
- Awareness of how gender, social, economic, race, cultural, linguistic, religious and sexual orientation issues may impact young people's lives.
Skills
Essential
- Excellent verbal, written and communication skills.
- Risk assessment skills
- IT Skills -common software packages e.g. Word, Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint
- Teaching Skills
- Time Management Skills Able to work autonomously
- Evidence of the ability to build effective relationships, both internally and externally, shows sensitivity to others' viewpoints and valuing diversity.
- Able to work across professional teams and organisational boundaries.
- Evidence of sound decision making
- Self-motivated and demonstrates initiative.
Desirable
- Able to demonstrate leadership skills
- Clinical/safeguarding supervision skills
- Audit skills
- Evidence of reporting on Incidents/Root Cause Analysis and Action planning
- Demonstrate knowledge of political and ethical issues related to safeguarding.
Other job requirements
Essential
- Demonstrates ability to work well under pressure, has robust personal strategies for coping with stress and challenging situations
- High degree of professionalism
- Can maintain focus for long periods and manage competing priorities
- Good attendance and Punctuality
Desirable
- Open minded approach to learning from experience
- Assertive
Person Specification
Qualification and Training
Essential
- Current valid NMC registration -Registered Nurse
- Diploma /degree level nursing qualification
- Completion of Level 3 Safeguarding Training and additional safeguarding training
- Evidence of Continued Professional Development.
Desirable
- Recent Safeguarding external training
- Safeguarding supervision experience
- Recognised teaching qualification. E.g. Mentorship/or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Substantial/Significant experience required as a Band 5 staff nurse, to include experience of acute hospital setting
- Experience of formal safeguarding in the workplace processes
- Understanding the impact of domestic abuse on vulnerable victims and children
- Working knowledge of clinical and safeguarding practices
- Organisational skills and ability to lead a team
- MDT team meeting experience
Desirable
- Experience of managing complex casework, including issues such as child abuse, mental health, substance abuse.
- Working with vulnerable adults and children and crisis intervention
Knowledge
Essential
- Demonstrate a knowledge of duties required for the post
- Excellent role model in all aspects of work.
- Knowledge on Safeguarding legislation, policy and practice.
- Direct work with people experiencing emotional, personal or practical problems
- Adapt to wide range of people and situations
- Understanding of the National agenda for safeguarding vulnerable individuals
Desirable
- Awareness of how gender, social, economic, race, cultural, linguistic, religious and sexual orientation issues may impact young people's lives.
Skills
Essential
- Excellent verbal, written and communication skills.
- Risk assessment skills
- IT Skills -common software packages e.g. Word, Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint
- Teaching Skills
- Time Management Skills Able to work autonomously
- Evidence of the ability to build effective relationships, both internally and externally, shows sensitivity to others' viewpoints and valuing diversity.
- Able to work across professional teams and organisational boundaries.
- Evidence of sound decision making
- Self-motivated and demonstrates initiative.
Desirable
- Able to demonstrate leadership skills
- Clinical/safeguarding supervision skills
- Audit skills
- Evidence of reporting on Incidents/Root Cause Analysis and Action planning
- Demonstrate knowledge of political and ethical issues related to safeguarding.
Other job requirements
Essential
- Demonstrates ability to work well under pressure, has robust personal strategies for coping with stress and challenging situations
- High degree of professionalism
- Can maintain focus for long periods and manage competing priorities
- Good attendance and Punctuality
Desirable
- Open minded approach to learning from experience
- Assertive
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
The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address
The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Trust
Bristol Road
Birmingham
B31 2AP
Employer's website
https://www.roh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
